The Xbox Series X could be getting new graphics modes that can save you money

Microsoft is looking into additional Xbox Series X energy-saving modes which could impact performance on the console. Soon, you’ll be able to choose to lower your in-game resolutions and framerates to save on your energy bills. Microsoft has been sending Xbox Series X|S owners enrolled in the Xbox Insider program a questionnaire that asks the…

Oil prices could once again soar to $125 a barrel in 2023 if China ends its COVID-19 lockdown policy, Goldman Sachs says

US oil exports jumped last week to a record high. George Frey/Getty Images Oil prices could once again soar to $125 per barrel if lockdown policies in China come to an end, according to Goldman Sachs.The bank sees Brent crude prices rising to at least $110 per barrel next year as supply risks remain.“Our China…

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine said Christmas can be moved to December 25, in another snub to Russia

Metropolitan Epifaniy, head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, marking Orthodox Christmas in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko The Orthodox Church of Ukraine said Christmas can now be celebrated on December 25. It previously marked Christmas on January 7, alongside the Russian Orthodox Church. Russia’s invasion has pushed many Ukrainian institutions to become…

When my husband died tragically at 37, I was completely shattered. But there was a saving grace: life insurance.

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, right, with her late husband. Allison Nichol Longtin My husband’s…

A laid-off Twitter employee filed an NLRB complaint alleging he was fired for helping fellow staff ‘protect themselves’

Robyn Beck-Pool/Getty Images A software engineer laid off by Twitter said in an NLRB filing that he was illegally targeted. Emmanuel Cornet claimed he was laid off for trying to help Twitter staff preserve work documents. Just hours before being fired, he had shared a browser extension that made downloading emails quicker. A former Twitter…

A home warranty protects your appliances, but it’s not a substitute for homeowners insurance

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. A home warranty can cover the cost to repair kitchen appliances, among…

Mortgage rates are soaring, but higher credit quality means there likely won’t be a default crisis like the 2008 crash, Goldman Sachs says

Joe Raedle/Getty Images Mortgage rates are up and home prices are down, but Goldman Sachs doesn’t see another default crisis. The bank pointed to new credit regulation resulting from the 2008 housing crash, which will likely shelter the market from a wave of defaults. “Our analysis suggests that a surge in delinquency rates is unlikely…

27 gifts for whiskey lovers, recommended by Insider’s whiskey expert

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Erin Brains/Insider, BarnWorksDesigns/Etsy If you don’t know much about whiskey, it can be intimidating to get the whiskey lover in your life something they’ll truly love and don’t already have. Fortunately, there are virtually limitless gift options out there if you…

My wife wants me to buy her flowers, but I think it’s a waste of money. What should I do?

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Cavan Images/Getty Images For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider…

This week’s average personal loan rates: November 8, 2022 | Most rates drop

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Borrowers with excellent credit scores have seen rates dip this week. If…