Longer-term certificates of deposit like three-year CDs are a good strategy for savings goals with a well-defined timeline. For example, if you plan to take an epic European vacation in 2027, opening a three-year CD will lock in a competitive annual percentage yield and generate fixed-interest growth on the money …
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See at Amazon Consistently top-notch iPhone case Speck Cases View details $23 at Amazon Top inexpensive MagSafe case Spigen Ultra Hybrid Mag View details See at Otterbox Best slim OtterBox cases OtterBox Symmetry Series Plus View details $30 at Amazon MagSafe case and stand combo Moft Case, Stand, and Wallet …
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A home equity line of credit (HELOC) gives homeowners with at least 15% to 20% equity access to flexible financing. You can tap into that credit line for expenses such as home renovations or to consolidate debt. Because the credit line remains available for a long time — a typical …
Read More »New York Comic Con 2024: What to Expect if You’re a TV, Movie or Anime Fan
Pop culture fans of all ages will gather at New York Comic Con, which kicks off on Thursday at the Javits Center. A fresh lineup of guest speakers, merchandise and surprise drops await attendees and cosplayers looking to snap photos with celebrities and immerse themselves in their favorite comics, TV …
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Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2: A lot of us liked Shure’s original Aonic 50 headphones, but they had pretty middling noise cancellation. Well, the 2nd-gen version addresses that issue — the noise canceling is much improved — and Shure has more than doubled the the battery life to around 45 …
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Thanksgiving is just over a month away and Christmas is only a few weeks after that. This means millions of Americans are gearing up to travel over the next two months. In fact, 599,814 domestic flights were scheduled in November 2023 and 606,218 domestic flights were scheduled in December 2023, …
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The Analogue 3D, an upcoming game console that can play Nintendo 64 cartridges at 4K, is set to release in the first quarter of 2025 for $250, Analogue said in a press release on Wednesday. Preorders go live on Oct. 21, at 8 a.m. PT. The Analogue 3D, like the …
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Key Takeaways Today’s top high-yield savings accounts offer APYs up to 5.30%. Savings rates are falling after the Fed cut interest rates on Sept. 18. Putting your extra funds in a savings account with a competitive yield can help you earn more money in interest. The top high-yield savings accounts …
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Online hearing tests are a useful starting point to see whether you may have hearing loss. They’re convenient and easy to use. Your results could be skewed if you don’t follow every instruction, including calibrating your volume properly. Moreover, online hearing tests aren’t as comprehensive as in-office hearing tests, and …
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