A January report from WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states to determine which one is the best place to raise a family. The states were evaluated across five key dimensions: Family Fun Healthy and Safety Education and Child Care Affordability Socio-economics WalletHub used 50 relevant metrics, including shares of families with young children, pediatricians per […]

By Gianluca Lo Nostro, Florence Loeve and Paul Sandle GDANSK/PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) – Vivendi management and bosses of some of its newly spun out companies – Canal+, Havas and Louis Hachette Group – need to lay out more clearly their strategies to convince investors the break-up was worth it, analysts and investors said. The spin-offs in

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump took office for the second time Monday, taking over from Joe Biden. Trump has promised sweeping changes that will have economic consequences, including mass deportations, tariffs on imported goods, fewer regulations and lower taxes. Under Biden’s leadership, the economy prospered but was undermined by persistent problems including stubborn inflation, high

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a move that would lift short-term borrowing costs to levels unseen since the 2008 global financial crisis. A tightening in policy would underscore the central bank’s

Snoop Dogg was the lead act at the first-ever Crypto Inaugural Ball held in Washington on Friday evening MacKenzie Sigalos As the crypto industry celebrates the arrival of a new administration in Washington, D.C., nobody is taking quicker advantage of the coming changes than the person leading the charge: President Donald J. Trump. On Friday

Mortgage rates have decreased for several consecutive days, but they’re still relatively high. According to Zillow, the current 30-year fixed interest rate is 6.67%, and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.95%. So, should you buy soon or hold out for lower rates? First of all, mortgage rates should go down throughout 2025 — but the

The Federal Reserve reduced its target interest rate three times in 2024. This will have a ripple effect on deposit account rates, which means now could be your last chance to lock in today’s high rates with a certificate of deposit (CD). Here’s a look at today’s CD rates and where you can find the

Key Takeaways The largest U.S. banks posted substantial fourth-quarter revenue and profit gains thanks to a resurgence in Wall Street dealmaking. Investment banking revenue soared compared to the same quarter a year ago, with the largest banks all reporting increases of 25% or more. For much of the past two years, banks had enjoyed ongoing

The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times this year, which means deposit account rates are also on the decline. It’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning the highest rate possible on your savings, and a high-yield savings account could be the solution. These accounts pay more interest than the typical

In Salzburg, Austria last spring, I skipped around the fountain outside Mirabell Palace. Others did too. Some 60 years earlier, Maria and the von Trapp children danced around the palace’s Pegasus Fountain, singing “Do-Re-Mi,” one of most famous songs from “The Sound of Music.” The movie recounts the story of the von Trapp family, and