Новости за 22.03.2024

After a long hibernation, home equity lending is back in a big way.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are suddenly hot among people seeking five- and six-figure financing. In response, lenders have begun catering to new types of borrowers by letting business owners and property investors tap their home ownership stakes. They’re also getting creative with product features, such as draw periods, and even loosening criteria, like credit scores.

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The Canadian superstar watched the Boston Bruins take on the New York Rangers on Thursday

Princess Kate announced that she has cancer Friday, putting end to relentless, ridiculous rumors that have spun out of control in the wake of her absence from public life following a planned abdominal surgery in January.

The Amazon Big Spring Sale has been a solid three days of savings, and the fun isn't over yet. Heading into the weekend, we expect to see even more deals drop on the warm-weather essentials we're all looking for. There've been deep discounts on spring fashions, outdoor furniture, cleaning technology, and lawn and garden essentials and we don't expect a slow-down anytime soon. The sale runs through March 25, and you don't even have to be a Prime member to enjoy the deals. Though you still benefit from free and speedier shipping... Читать дальше...

We have finally turned the corner towards spring, with the sun setting later and the temps on the rise, and we couldn't be happier. Although Nordstrom's spring sale is certainly doing its best to increase our joy. The retailer's annual spring sale is known for its outstanding discounts on top-selling brands and, this year, does not disappoint. We are talking up to 50% off products we know and love, including some spring fashion staples — like this flowy maxi dress for under $50 and these Sam Edelman heels that are just $70. Читать дальше...

The Federal Reserve’s announcement this week that it’s holding interest rates steady is good news for the historically high APYs you can find on deposit accounts like CDs. But rate cuts are on the horizon, with financial experts predicting the first to come in June. What’s a saver to do?

Finally something every generation can agree on: These viral slides! They've got Zers, Xers, Millennials and Boomers feeling like they’re like walking on marshmallows. Employ them as restorative house shoes after a long day on your feet; pack them on your next vacation to wear around the pool; or buy a neutral color to wear with thick, comfy socks for a run to the convenience store. Have we convinced you that you need these? We thought so. And lucky for you, Amazon has the Joomra Pillow Slippers on sale for just $20... Читать дальше...

Mortgage rates on 30-year terms continue their climb back to nearly 7.0% as of Friday, March 22, 2024, in the wake of the Federal Reserve's hold on the benchmark interest rates. The Fed concluded its most recent meeting this week by holding the federal funds target interest rate at 5.25% to 5.50%, the fifth consecutive time it’s kept rates steady since July 2023. 

This week, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds target interest rate at 5.25% to 5.50% for the fifth consecutive time since July 2023 while hinting that cuts are on the horizon. If you're a saver looking to prepare for lower yields later in the year, a certificate of deposit is one way to lock in today's highest rates of return while they last. 

If the first week of spring has you itching to update your warm weather wardrobe, retailers like Amazon and Walmart have major spring sales going on so you can save and look stylish in the process. Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs through March 25, and Walmart's Spring Savings Event is on through April 14. Both retailers have major savings on everything from patio and garden furniture, spring cleaning and home organization and — our personal favorite — spring dresses. 

Just five days ago, the SEC was touting itself for getting eight teams into the NCAA Tournament, tied for the most with the Big 12.

Martha Stewart knows how to get people talking. 

On March 20, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model and lifestyle legend posted on Instagram about a recent dinner she enjoyed at Maison Barnes. The new restaurant, which has been described as “an elegant ensemble of a bar, a dining salon and private dining rooms, as well as a speakeasy and a wine cellar table” is connected to Cafe Boulud, an upscale French restaurant on Manhattan's Upper East Side. 

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Down goes Big Blue nation.

The No. 14 seed Oakland Golden Grizzlies used a memorable 3-point shooting performance by Jack Gohlke to stun No. 3 seed Kentucky, 80-76, in the biggest upset of this NCAA men's tournament so far.

Oakland got off to a bad start after it missed its first seven shots of the day. But it shook it off with an outstanding 3-point performance, hitting 15 of 31 shots from beyond the arc - including 10 by Gohlke - to defeat the team that was the best 3-point shooting squad in the country. Читать дальше...

While playing baseball in Lake Worth, Florida, 6-year-old Oscar Stuebe was hit by a fly ball that sent him into cardiac arrest. Due to quick thinking and CPR from his mother, Sarah Stuebe, Oscar will soon be running the bases again — but this time, he'll be wearing a chest protector.

By Clark Mindock

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sixteen Republican-led states on Thursday filed a lawsuit to challenge the federal government's ban on approving applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG), saying the federal government lacks the authority to broadly deny those permits.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Lake Charles, Louisiana, by the Republican attorneys general of a coalition of states including Texas, Louisiana and Florida that claim the U.S. Department... Читать дальше...

Oprah Winfrey is sharing some of the powerful lessons she learned after hosting a TV special on Monday night about obesity and the growing popularity of weight-loss drugs.

The reality star was charged with a DUI and DWI after crashing a car in Maryland on Tuesday night