Layoffs are making headlines again, but they’re concentrated in just one sector: tech. And those numbers are spiking, with November’s toll three times October’s, according to Layoffs.fyi, which tracks layoffs in the tech industry. In fact, since the start of 2022, more workers in tech have been laid off than in 2020 and 2021 combined….…
Pros: Multiple insurance products available. AAA membership includes benefits such as roadside assistance and travel discounts. Cons: A membership fee may be required. Some AAA-branded insurance providers have stronger offerings than others. May have to switch insurers if you move states. Bottom line: AAA home insurance is worth considering if you’re a member of AAA……
Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) is a token that mirrors the value of Bitcoin (BTC) and is interoperable with decentralized applications built on the Ethereum network. Released in 2019, wrapped Bitcoin tracks the value of real Bitcoin, which means each wBTC token’s value has a one-to-one relationship with Bitcoin. Bitcoin and Ethereum have different protocols, so the……
You might want to buy an electric car, but the price gives you a severe case of sticker shock. It leaves you wondering, “Why is the cost so much higher than gas cars?” For example, the cheapest 2023 gas-engined model vehicle available in the U.S. is the Nissan Versa at $15,730 plus destination. The cheapest……
The Hartford offers policies designed for older homeowners through its partnership with AARP. The company has been the provider of AARP home insurance since the 1980s. However, you don’t need to be an AARP member to buy insurance from The Hartford. Non-members can get coverage through independent agents. The Hartford is one of the insurance……
A slight uptick in unemployment in October is the one blemish on an otherwise strong employment picture for workers, according to the jobs report released on Nov. 4 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A significant number of jobs were gained in October and wages remain up overall. And hiring was stronger in industries that……
Nothing spurs a closer look at your budget like fear of a recession — and for many Americans, cars eat up a big chunk of their funds. According to AAA, the average American will pay $1,062 more in 2022 to own and operate a new car than they did in 2021. These expenses include gas,……
Students wondering how to pay for college typically turn to two key funding options: loans and scholarships. Borrowers are generally on the hook to repay student loans with interest, while scholarship awards are free money — meaning you never have to pay them back. Even if scholarships don’t fully cover your college costs, they can……
The AT&T Points Plus Card from Citi just debuted this month — but if you think the name sounds familiar, you’re not mistaken. Citi has previously offered two other AT&T-branded credit cards, the AT&T Access Card from Citi and the AT&T Access More Card from Citi. (Both of these close cousins have closed to new……
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