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EXCLUSIVE: The founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, Johnny Morris, says that despite inflation, the hunting, fishing and outdoor sporting brand will remain focused on affordability heading into boating and fishing seasons. Inflation remains high at 3.4%, above the Fed’s 2% goal, though it dropped from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022.”Inflation is here. It’s real,” Morris told FOX Business during a video interview. EXCLUSIVE: CEO OF BASS PRO SHOP REVEALS NATURE-BASED AMPHITHEATER, MORGAN WALLEN TO PERFORM AT GRAND OPENING In April, energy prices rose for the third month in a row, and the cost of gas increased…
Capital One and Walmart announced Friday that they ended the agreement that made Capital One the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s consumer credit cards. Walmart and Capital One launched their partnership in 2018 after the retail giant ended its two-decade partnership with Synchrony Financial. Capital One began issuing Walmart-branded credit cards starting in 2019.”While Capital One and Walmart have ended their card partnership, nothing changes today for cardholders – cardholders can continue to earn and redeem rewards, and previously accrued rewards will retain their value,” a press release stated. “Until informed otherwise, cardholders can also continue to use their Capital One…
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.875% as of May 23, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.125%, which is 0.125 percentage points higher than yesterday. With mortgage rates changing daily, it’s a good idea to check today’s rate…
The IRS recently announced that in 2024, for the fourth consecutive year, IRA beneficiaries don’t have to take the annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) described in the proposed regulations interpreting the 10-year rule of the SECURE Act. Recall that in late 2019 the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was enacted. One of its many provisions was to eliminate the Stretch IRA. With few exceptions, those who inherit an IRA after 2019 must fully distribute the IRA within 10 years. That applies to both traditional and Roth IRAs. In early 2022, the IRS proposed regulations that greatly…
Rep. Gonzales: I don’t regret voting for gun safety Two-term Texas GOP congressman Rep. Tony Gonzales, whose district includes Uvalde, is defending his advocacy for gun safety just days before his runoff election against gun activist Brandon Herrera. He talks to CNN’s Manu Raju about what’s at stake in the election. Read the full article here
Hello and welcome to the working week.We have entered a period of political endings, and perhaps one or two triumphant returns, in this historic year of elections. South Africa holds a general election on Wednesday with voter surveys suggesting the ruling African National Congress will lose the absolute majority it has held since 1994. A landmark moment, if it happens. One person who will not be standing is former president Jacob Zuma. Read this to understand the political nuances, and this by FT foreign editor Alec Russell to understand the problems facing ANC leader, and current president, Cyril Ramaphosa.Now, an…
Shares of Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) reached new all-time highs this week, driven by the continued share price and fundamental momentum, and by what some would say is the obesity market hype. The former is true if we just look at the numbers, but there is also some truth to the latter. This can be seen by the formation of a GLP-1 ETF of which Eli Lilly and main competitor Novo Nordisk (NVO) are a big part – the Roundhill Glp-1 & Weight Loss ETF (OZEM). The name and ticker symbol are short-sighted because the obesity market is already expected to…
BlastUP, the premier launchpad on Blast, has confirmed its robust utility by successfully launching its first IDOs. As its presale nears completion, it continues to garner significant attention from crypto enthusiasts. The amount of funds raised so far is approaching 7 million, and BlastUP already boasts a large and passionate community of supporters.Early Triumphs Fuel BlastUP’s Presale Surge Toward $7 MillionBlastUP, currently in its presale phase, has already demonstrated its practical value by successfully launching two IDOs. The first one, CYBRO, garnered $140,000 during its private sale round. Following closely, Petobots completed its private sale through BlastUP in just a…
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, with many students out of school and office workers enjoying the day off. The federal holiday, falling on the last Monday of May, honors members of the US armed forces who died serving their country in wars. This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27. Here’s what will be open and closed on Memorial Day 2024. Most national retailers will be open on Monday. Walmart and Target will be open on Memorial Day. All Food Lion locations will be open during regular hours, as will most of the grocery stores under…
It’s easy to imagine what you’d buy for yourself if you were a millionaire. When you talk to actual millionaires, though, you realize that no one makes a million dollars — or keeps it — by spending indiscriminately.Make It has spoken with plenty of millionaires over the years and often asks them, “What do you refuse to spend money on?” The answers show that even when you ostensibly have funds to spare, it’s important to be intentional about your spending if you hope to grow and preserve your wealth.For some, like millionaire Todd Baldwin, frugality is something almost akin to…
