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USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersIt’s a fast-paced read that few consumers can easily digest. Who wouldn’t be a little nervous if they suddenly saw a text claiming to be from Amazon or some other retailer indicating that a baby sleepsuit they just purchased was being recalled due to quality and safety issues? Scammers – who have flooded our phones with fake messages about parking tickets, tolls and job opportunities…

Gemini/GoogleThree weeks after Sophia Basson’s mastectomy, she felt a sharp pain under her right armpit. Over the following months, he experienced painful tremors in his chest and back. Her body had become so sensitive that sometimes she could not wear a shirt or even lift a fork to her mouth. Basson used to sleep sitting up because it was painful to lie down and she would tremble at the slightest touch. “I remember thinking…

Former US Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Wersh speaks during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meeting at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, April 25, 2025.Tierney L. Cross | Bloomberg | getty imagesThe Senate Banking Committee will hold a nomination hearing on April 16 for Kevin Wersh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.Warsh’s nomination is moving forward even as a separate criminal investigation by the feds continues, setting up a potential conflict between two parallel processes set out by the Trump administration. Senator…

Ridofranz / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearshelp you get rich trusted by millions of readers For years, frugality, when not confused with being cheap, was considered the gold standard of retirement planning. Save aggressively, spend as little as possible and you’ll be set, otherwise the financial advice supposedly…

Gemini/GoogleIf Easter candy is on your grocery list, expect to pay more again this year, according to an analysis from InvestorsObserver, which tracks stock market and financial trends. Since 2020, shoppers have increased their Easter candy budgets by about 15%, according to the National Retail Federation, but InvestorsObserver found that prices for popular Easter candy items have increased by 67%.

When Jeff Bezos said a breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were stunned. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy describes Generative AI As a “once in a lifetime” technology that is already being used to renew customer experiences at Amazon. Elon Musk predicted this at the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference 2040 will be there At least 10 billion humanoid robotswith a price between each $20,000 and $25,000. do the math. According to Musk, This technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. In other words it is approximately equal to:…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersBrush fires erupted in Southern California on Friday, April 3, with the fire already expanding to more than 2,500 acres in Riverside County. According to the National Weather Service, the area faces high winds on April 3, with some wind advisories in effect through Saturday, April 4. The fast-growing Springs Fire east of Moreno Valley grew to 2,817 acres as of 3:05 p.m.

Nike (NYSE:NKE) recently paid its latest quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share, paid on April 1, 2026, marking 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. That streak keeps Nike a long way from Dividend Aristocrat status, which requires 25 years of uninterrupted growth. However, the financial background surrounding this payment raises questions that income investors cannot ignore. A yield that tells the story of a stock’s decline Nike’s current dividend yield is 3.7%, a figure that looks attractive on the surface, but it reflects a stock under significant pressure. Shares have fallen 32.0% to $44.19 by the close on April 2,…

Daria Nipot / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearshelp you get rich trusted by millions of readers Spring is the perfect excuse to invest in some trendy upgrades — and Amazon’s luxury selection has never been better. Whether you’re into your skin care, your sleep, or freshening up your…

© Puttachat Kumkrong / Shutterstock.com VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (NYSEARCA: Mort) announced a ~6% dividend hike to March 31, 2026, taking its trailing yield to a level that attracts the attention of income-oriented investors across the market. The yield is now near 13.4% with MORT covered-call etf and leveraged bond funds as one of the highest-yield vehicles available to retail investors. The underlying holdings tell a more diverse story. How does MORT generate its income MORT has shares mortgage real estate investment trustCompanies that borrow at short-term rates and invest in mortgage-backed securities or originate real estate loans. The…