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As prices on everything from groceries to housing march higher, you may be looking for passive ways to save a few pennies. Among the many apps out there are those that return cash back and rewards on the things you buy every day, including gas, groceries, shopping, travel and dining out. Some of these apps return a percentage on what you spend — anywhere from 1% to 15% and higher paid out as cash to your bank account or digital wallet — while others redeem your rewards as gift cards or points you can build toward other perks. Читать дальше...

A $50,000 windfall could really get you started securing your financial future. With time and some smart financial planning, you could create financial stability for yourself and your family — and could even turn your money into a million dollars by making some really basic investments.

Key takeaways

• The top high-yield savings accounts are currently earning APYs of 5 percent and greater.

• By comparison, the national average savings account APY is just 0.59 percent.

• You'll often find the most competitive APYs at online-only banks, which tend to pay higher rates than brick-and-mortar banks.

These days, it’s possible to find high-yield savings accounts that earn up to nine times the return they earned just a few years ago. Читать дальше...

Trav and Tay Are Staying at a "Desert Hideaway"Patrick Smith - Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly heading to Coachella (sorry to break out the all-caps, but...WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THEIR FESTIVAL 'FITS), and it seems as though they've booked a stay at a luxury resort for the weekend.

A Chris Farley biopic is in the works, with Josh Gad set to direct.

In the hot package being shopped around town, Emmy, Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Award winner Paul Walter Hauser is attached to star as the legendary comedian. There’s no word yet on where the project will land, but it’s sure to attract a slew of bidders.

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• Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells Broadway Comedy 'Gutenberg! The Musical' Recoups $6.75 Million Investment

• 'Gutenberg! Читать дальше...

Summer is on the horizon and now that summer clothes are out, it's a great time to scoop up some new suits for those warm-weather days. Comfort, style and some flattering fits are the top marks on our must-have list, and we've found quite a few hits in the Target swim section. And for an extra bonus, thanks to Target Circle Week, you can add a few suits while they are 30% off. You do need to be a Target Circle member, but joining is free and the perks are worth it. 

If you're a fan of Lululemon or someone you love is, you may know that their bestsellers can be hard to come by. And they're almost never marked down. That's why we're always peeking into the We Made Too Much section, so when something great slides in there, we can let you know. Known for being incredibly durable and a wee bit pricey, Lululemon has become the athleisure standard all other activewear is measured up to. There are hundreds of styles, including their infamous Align High Rise leggings... Читать дальше...

Padma Lakshmi is getting real about aging.

In an April 11 interview with Harper's Bazaar, Lakshmi, 53, opened up about her experience with perimenopause and said it's been taking a toll on her body.

Perimenopause is the period when a woman's body starts to transition to menopause, ending the reproductive years. Symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness and PMS-like symptoms.

“Nobody tells you that about perimenopause,” Lakshmi said. “Your t--s get huge.”

Lakshmi noted that her metabolism has changed as well... Читать дальше...

Major economic data released this week came in higher than expected, pushing the timeline for anticipated rate cuts to later in the fall. Yet while continued high rates aren't good for borrowers, they're great news for savvy savers looking to lock in high yields on certificates of deposit — with the best CDs paying rates that outpace inflation by up to 2 percentage points.

Major economic data released this week came in higher than anticipated, making a cut to the country's benchmark interest rate in the short term unlikely and pushing home financing costs higher for homebuyers as of Friday, April 12, 2024.

Mother's Day is May 12, which means you have less than a month to figure out the perfect gift for her. While Mother's Day flowers are always a solid choice, and subscriptions boxes are a gift that keeps on giving, sometimes you want to give a gift that's truly unexpected. Cue the Mother's Day gift baskets.

Fire up those grills and pack the beach blankets because it’s summertime and like the popular song says, “The livin’ is easy.”

Padma Lakshmi is getting real about aging.

In an April 11 interview with Harper's Bazaar, Lakshmi, 53, opened up about her experience with perimenopause and said it's been taking a toll on her body.

Perimenopause is the period when a woman's body starts to transition to menopause, ending the reproductive years. Symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness and PMS-like symptoms.

“Nobody tells you that about perimenopause,” Lakshmi said. “Your t—s get huge.”

Lakshmi noted that her metabolism has changed as well... Читать дальше...

An 8-year-old boy in Kentucky who died of what was thought to be an allergic reaction to strawberries actually died from fentanyl, according to multiple outlets.

Derrick Dearman says he wants to live.

The 35-year-old inmate on Alabama’s death row has spent almost six years fighting his sentence after being convicted of killing five people, including a woman who was pregnant. But now, he says he’s asked the state to execute him. It’s time, he says, for “justice to be delivered,” and “it’s the right thing to do.”

“I don’t want to die,” Dearman told CNN in a phone interview Friday from a prison in Atmore, Alabama. “But I feel it in my heart... Читать дальше...

A military aide carries the "nuclear football," which contains launch codes for nuclear weapons, as he follows US President Joe Biden, not pictured, onto Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Biden said the US is trying to find an "off-ramp" for Russian President Vladimir Putin and worries his threats to use tactical nuclear weapons are real and could lead to "Armageddon." Credit - Ting Shen-Bloomberg/Getty Images

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Tarnished Glory

Athletes earn fame – and often fortune – during their playing days. Many live the rest of their lives basking in that glory, but a number of athletes — like O.J. Simpson, who died Wednesday — have ruined their reputations by post-play missteps (or allegations that only emerged after their playing days). Read on for some of the many cautionary tales.

Editor's Note: This story was updated in April 2024.

O.J. Simpson

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Throughout his record-shattering football career, Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson bobbed and weaved on the gridiron like no other in his white Buffalo Bills jersey.