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Jan 09 2025LIFESTYLE

Birthdays and Budgeting: Tips for Each Zodiac Sign

Today's the day! Celebs like Nina Dobrev, Kate Middleton, Dave Matthews, and Jimmy Page are celebrating their birthdays. Want to make the most of your special day? Here's a little astrological guidance to help you with your money and life. Aries, it's time to get thrifty. Look for tax breaks and di

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

Richland One Board Kicks Off 2025 with a Request for Full Financial Scrutiny

In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected

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Jan 08 2025FINANCE

Fun Times Ahead? Investors Weigh Options

Are you thinking about investing in Six Flags, the theme park giant? A recent report by Steven Wieczynski from Stifel Nicolaus recommends buying FUN stock with a $64. 00 price target, even though it currently sits at $47. 88. Wieczynski’s track record shows he's reliable, with a 5-star rating, 14. 2

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Jan 08 2025FINANCE

Risk Patterns in Crypto: Pandemic's Unexpected Shift

Ever thought about how risks move around in the cryptocurrency market? Before the pandemic, it was like a steady dance, with some risks getting absorbed and others gently echoing. But when the pandemic came, everything changed – it became a wild, fast-paced dance. Researchers studied this change us

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Jan 08 2025FINANCE

Betting and Investing: A Comparison You Didn’t Expect

Imagine mixing sports betting with financial investing. Sounds crazy, right? But there are some surprising similarities. For example, professional sports bettor Marco Piemonte turned $200, 000 into $3. 2 million in 2023 by making smart bets on multiple MLB and NBA games. This is similar to how inves

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

Goodbye, Medical Debt on Credit Reports!

Ever thought about how unfair it is that medical bills can ruin your chances of getting a mortgage or a car loan? The Biden administration has just made a big change to fix that. They've banned unpaid medical bills from showing up on your credit report. This is huge! It means around 15 million Ameri

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

China Dongxiang: Claim Your Dividends and Meet the New Director

China Dongxiang (Group) Co (HK:3818) has some news for its shareholders. The company is planning to take back unclaimed dividends that date back to 2013. If you're a shareholder, you have until January 14, 2025, to claim what’s yours. In other developments, the company has added a new face to its le

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Adventure: From $50 to Almost Double

Imagine jumping into the Bitcoin world with just $50 in 2022. That's what happened here! Let's see how that investment fared over the next three years. First, a quick backstory. PayPal decided to allow Bitcoin transactions. So, on a cold January morning in 2022, our investor decided to give it a sh

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Banking Watchdog Steps Down to Avoid Trump Clash

The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, is leaving his supervisory role next month. This move comes amid speculation that President-elect Donald Trump wants a more bank-friendly candidate. Barr will stay on as a Fed governor until 2026, but his resignation as the vice chair for su

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Jan 06 2025FINANCE

Will BRICS Markets Be Equally Affected by Trump's Policies?

Political leaders often influence stock markets, as seen with the recent US presidential election. The victory of Republican Donald Trump has caused uncertainty, making investors wonder how BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) stock markets will be impacted. A study used two method

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