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01/15/2023

01/14/2023

While the Fed has agreed to slow interest rate hikes, they're asking for flexibility regarding future hikes as they keep watch over the economy. Reuters has the story @ https://bit.ly/3jSHxrM

All officials at the Federal Reserve's Dec. 13-14 policy meeting agreed the U.S. central bank should slow the pace of its aggressive interest rate increases, allowing them to continue increasing the cost of credit to control inflation but in a gradual way meant to limit the risks to economic growth.

01/13/2023

Kick your new year off right with these 3 things that every senior citizen should have. CBS New has the story @ https://bit.ly/3vIi32U #2023

These items can offer medical assistance, security and financial stability, often at a reasonable cost.

01/12/2023

Upgrade your travel experience in 2023 with a luxury cruise. Travel + Leisure has their favorite lines and stunning destination @ https://bit.ly/3GIFbF2 #2023

Travel + Leisure hand-selected 16 different types of on-the-water adventures to consider in the year ahead.

01/06/2023

The SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law as part of the $1.7 billion spending bill. How will this affect your retirement savings? NPR has the details @ https://bit.ly/3ClrCZl #2.0

From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.

12/26/2022

Have you ever wondered what a dust devil on Mars sounds like? Thanks to the Perseverance rover, we now have our answer! AP News has the story @ https://bit.ly/3uZRnu5

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — What's a dust devil sound like on Mars? A NASA rover by chance had its microphone on when a whirling tower of red dust passed directly overhead, recording the racket. It's about 10 seconds of not only rumbling gusts of up to 25 mph (40 kph), but the pinging of hundreds ...

12/25/2022

Traveling with holiday gifts this year? Travel+Leisure has the travel tips to make sure that TSA isn't the one unwrapping your gifts ahead of time @ https://bit.ly/3VZEfkx

The TSA has strict rules about traveling with wrapped presents. Here are three tips on how to avoid problems at the airport.

12/24/2022

Celebrate Hanukkah (or just treat yourself!) with this holiday classic: jelly doughnuts! Known as sufganiyot, these tasty pastries are fried in oil, then filled with jelly or jam. AP News has the recipe @ https://bit.ly/3FxWC9f

Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, have become a classic Hanukkah treat, one of a number of foods fried in oil that are popular on the holiday ( latkes, or potato pancakes , are another).

12/23/2022

The dollar is still growing strong, maintaining its value as recession worries continue to grow. Reuters has the story @ https://bit.ly/3Yq8CCw

A breathtaking surge in the U.S. dollar trampled foreign currencies, gouged corporate profits and gave investors one of the year’s few winning trades. Though the greenback has stumbled in recent weeks, recession worries may keep it elevated in 2023.