A no-closing-cost refinance saves you money on your mortgage upfront, but you could pay more in the long run

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 no-closing-cost refinance requires zero closing costs upfront, but you’ll pay the…

The Fed is showing it’s willing to overtighten after being too lax – and it makes no sense with the economy operating in a good place, BlackRock’s investment chief says

Steve Marcus/Reuters The Fed is showing it’s willing to overtighten the economy, and it makes no sense, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder said. He pointed to historic drops in housing activity as well as steady declines in the labor market. “I don’t think we’ve got to keep veering the boat from one side to the other side,”…

Harry Styles stars in the new Amazon original ‘My Policeman’ — here’s how to watch the romantic drama

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson star in “My Policeman.” Amazon Studios “My Policeman” premiered November 4 on Amazon Prime Video. The drama is set in the 1950s and stars Harry Styles as a gay man engaged in a secret…

FBI says New Jersey synagogues are no longer in danger after agents found the source of a threat that forced houses of worship to step up security

Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, New Jersey. AP Photo/Ryan Kryska The FBI said on Friday that New Jersey synagogues are no longer in immediate danger. This update comes after the agency warned of a “broad threat” against the houses of worship. The…

Nintendo is selling a new Pokémon version of the Nintendo Switch, just in time for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The Pokémon Nintendo Switch has an exclusive design. Nintendo; The Pokémon Company Nintendo just debuted a special version of the Nintendo Switch to celebrate the upcoming release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The new Switch’s dock features the legendary Pokémon Koraidon…

Elon Musk reportedly tells Twitter teams to find ways to slash infrastructure costs by $1 billion a year as part of a ‘Deep Cuts Plan’

Elon Musk wants Twitter to slash its infrastructure costs by $1 billion a year. Carina Johansen/Getty Images Elon Musk wants Twitter to slash its infrastructure costs by $1 billion a year, Reuters reports.   The directive is reportedly part of Twitter’s “Deep Cuts Plan” to reduce spending. Twitter is currently losing $3 million a day,…

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes slipped and testified he supports the ‘right to riot’ at his January 6 trial

Oath Keepers founder Elmer Stewart Rhodes was charged with seditious conspiracy in the January 6 investigation. Photo by Philip Pacheco/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Oath Keepers founder Elmer Stewart Rhodes took the stand to testify in his own defense Friday, a risky move he insisted on taking in the face of charges his far-right group plotted to…

Hot startups like Miro and Canva are racing to dominate virtual whiteboards, an emerging category of workplace tools that sparked Adobe’s $20 billion bid for Figma

  Andrey Khusid, the founder and CEO of Miro. Miro Virtual whiteboards are becoming essential workplace tools, as evidenced by Adobe’s bid for Figma. But analysts and VCs think these whiteboards will be just one piece of visual-collaboration suites. Firms like Miro and Canva are building out platforms to compete with one another. This article…

Climate COP-out: Without further action, the world is headed for ‘irreversible’ climate chaos, the UN Secretary-General warns.

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said global efforts to tackle the climate crisis are falling “pitifully short.” Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Research shows that countries and businesses are far off track to meet climate goals by 2030. The planet is on track to warm by catastrophic levels this century.  The grim assessments land as world…