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Living in the United States is not cheap—especially as prices continue to soar, from groceries to transportation to housing. According to recent reports, an American household spends an average of $61,334 per year on their expenses, with housing being the largest expense, at almost $1,800 a month. So why not move someplace where it costs a whole lot less to live? International Living recently released a list of 13 places around the globe where a couple can live for as little as $1,500 a month (or less). This figure covers everything: housing, healthcare, food, fun and more. And here’s the…

The Biden administration announced a new rule Friday expanding safeguards against potential discrimination of gay and transgender Americans seeking medical care, in a reversal of Trump-era limitations that nixed federal health protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community. In a set of expansive new rules unveiled by the Department of Health and Human Services, the department moved to advance civil rights protections for patients by barring health providers and insurers receiving federal funding from discriminating against those seeking care on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation. The HHS rule restores Obama-era protections for transgender patients that the Trump administration rolled back in 2020 — a move that was condemned…

Investors are pushing back their expectations of interest rate cuts around the world, as the US Federal Reserve’s battle with price pressures complicates other central banks’ loosening plans.As the US reported the latest in a string of poor inflation figures, markets reined in their forecasts for rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, as well as by the Fed itself.“The Fed’s inflation problems have a global dimension and other central banks cannot ignore them,” said James Knightley, chief international economist at ING in New York. “In particular, if the Fed can’t cut rates soon it…

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBNC) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Thomas Prame – President & CEOLynn Kerber – EVP & Chief Commercial Banking OfficerMark Secor – EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Terry McEvoy – StephensNathan Race – Piper SandlerDamon DelMonte – KBWBrian Martin – Janney Montgomery Scott Operator Good morning everyone, and welcome to the Horizon Bancorp Inc. Conference Call to discuss financial results for the first quarter of 2024. All participants will be in the listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today’s presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. [Operator…

Ethereum Blockchain got its own new Bitcoin flying under the radar, kind of.  Publications like  CryptoNews, BitcoinInsider, and CryptoPotato have all mentioned the token; but just as the initial coin offering for BTC in 2011,  the new store-of-value asset has a token presale that’s drawn uncertainty from investors. However, now at 65% sold out, perhaps it’s time for crypto traders to pay attention to Mollars token presale, before the last 35% is gone.Mollars Has No Reason To Scam, Here’s Why It Will Launch Next MonthAnytime a new token comes along, doubt is a natural part of the consumer review.  However,there…

One of the core demands over the past week by the pro-Palestinian student groups at Columbia University has been for the school to withdraw investment funds from what they describe as companies profiting from Israel’s military action in Gaza. Columbia’s endowment is worth $13.6 billion and is managed by a university-owned investment firm. The request from Columbia University Apartheid Divest — a coalition of student groups behind the movement — includes, among other steps, divesting endowment funds from several weapons manufacturers and tech companies that do business with Israel’s government. The group has described those companies as profiting “from Israeli apartheid,…

There are plenty of factors to consider when booking long-range travel plans. One of the biggest: which airline will fly you to your destination.While many airlines will take you where you want to go, the travel experience can vary widely when it comes to factors such as boarding processes, amenities and baggage allowances.WalletHub recently released a ranking of the best airlines in the U.S. The site compared the nine biggest domestic airlines, plus one regional carrier, across 13 metrics in three major categories:Baggage and departuresIn-flight comfort and costSafetyThe airlines were scored on metrics including how many mishandled baggage reports they…

Paramount Global’s board is preparing to fire Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish as soon as Monday morning, according to people familiar with the matter.Paramount Global reports its quarterly earnings Monday. Bakish won’t be on the call, the people said.The board is expected to lean on company division heads in lieu of a CEO while it negotiates a possible merger with Skydance Media. Paramount Global has set up a special committee to explore the deal. The companies are in exclusive talks to pursue a deal until May 3, though that window could be extended.Bakish has lost the trust of Paramount Global controlling…

Months after the United States Supreme Court ruled President Biden’s sweeping student loan handout was illegal, he is forging ahead with another partial loan forgiveness. “Today, my Administration is canceling student debt for 277,000 more people, bringing the total number of Americans who have been approved for debt relief so far under my Administration to 4.3 million borrowers through various actions,” the White House said on Friday.It comes at a whopping price tag of $7.4 billion for taxpayers, who are already dealing with crushing inflation.  “I will never stop working to cancel student debt – no matter how many times…

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