Europe’s record heat wave moves toward Greenland, threatening world’s 2nd largest ice sheet
‘Temperature records weren’t just broken, they were smashed,’ UN official says of heat wave moving north The hot air that smashed European weather records this week looks set to move toward Greenland and could take the world’s second largest ice sheet close to or below record low ice levels set in 2012, the United Nations […]
Conservatives, New Democrats seek study into allegations government pressured former diplomats
Members of foreign affairs committee request meeting to discuss possible inquiry Conservative and New Democrat members of the House of Commons committee on foreign affairs have asked that the committee meet next week to discuss a possible study of allegations that a federal official pressured two former diplomats to coordinate with the government before speaking […]
You Have a Moral Obligation to Claim Your $125 From Equifax
Go claim your $125 from Equifax. Right now. Even if $125 isn’t a sum of money that matters to you, even if you don’t feel you were really directly affected by the breach. Even if the prospect of filling out a relatively brief online form fills you with more dread than the theft of all […]
Here’s what to know before signing up for a high-yield savings account at a robo-advisor
Robo-advisors Wealthfront and Betterment both recently announced eye-popping interest rates on cash accounts of 2.57% and 2.69%, respectively, 25 to 27 times the national average APY of 0.01%. Those are some of the highest rates around. But savers should be aware that the accounts are not technically savings accounts, though the Betterment Everyday Savings and […]
How to Make an Extra $1,000 This Month
EARNING EXTRA INCOME through a side hustle, gig app or freelance job is a legitimate way to stretch your budget, jump-start financial goals or pay off debt. These days, there are myriad opportunities for making extra money online via apps and through part-time in-person work. But not all side hustles are created equal or will fit your goals […]
Worried about your financial future? This selfie could help turn things around
It’s fun, it’s Russian, it’s potentially dangerous. FaceApp, the amusing smartphone app that gives you a sense of what you might look like in 20, 30 or 40 years, can also help you better save for retirement. Celebrities including the Jonas brothers and LeBron James have posted their own aged faces, and the comments are […]