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Rare US coin from 130 years ago worth millions, expert confirms only 9 could be out there

Rare United States coins share a glimpse into American history and can hold generational wealth. One coin in particular, the 1894-S Barber dime, has been coveted by collectors far and wide. Barber dimes were minted between 1892 through 1916 at four different mints, but in 1894, only 24 were issued in San Francisco, with nine known to survive. RARE COIN …

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BlackRock adds new proxy advisory firm amid ESG criticism as leading expert says 'too little, too late'

BlackRock announced Tuesday that it is partnering with a third proxy advisory firm to give its clients a wider range of investment counsel as a leading expert suggested the mammoth asset manager is trying to make up for allegations that it leans into ESG (environmental, social, governance) tenets more than its fiduciary responsibilities merit. In a release obtained by Fox …

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Biden's move to lift financial restrictions on notorious dictatorship triggers backlash

Cuban American lawmakers lambasted the Biden administration after the U.S. Treasury announced it would be lifting some financial restrictions on Cuba. Treasury officials said the adjustments are aimed at helping independent businesses and supporting “internet-based services to promote internet freedom in Cuba, support independent Cuban private-sector entrepreneurs, and expand access to certain financial services” for Cubans, who have been under …

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5 more essential rules why you never loan money to friends and family

Amidst the escalating financial strain on Americans due to soaring prices and pervasive Bidenflation, consumer debt is scaling unprecedented heights. Recent statistics reveal a staggering surge in credit card debt, surpassing the formidable threshold of $1.1 trillion. Concurrently, auto loan delinquencies have surged to a 13-year pinnacle, while the perpetual specter of student loan debt looms large, hovering around $1.7 …

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Fox News Poll: Higher prices affecting summer travel plans

Memorial Day weekend, widely considered the official start of summer and vacation season, is right around the corner, yet the latest Fox News national survey finds many are not taking a vacation this year — largely due to finances. The poll, released Wednesday, finds a majority of registered voters are planning to stay put this summer. Their reason?Money. Of the …

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3 steps to help you find meaning while making money

It’s no secret that we all need to earn a living. No matter who you are or where you come from, you need money to survive. And not only that, you might seriously need or want more money than you’re making right now – whether it’s because you’re trying to pay off a mountain of debt, your HVAC unit just …

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Health care costs up to 300% higher for privately insured patients than those with Medicare, report reveals

Most Americans — more than 65% — have private health insurance, but a new report has revealed a potentially very expensive drawback. Patients who have private (commercial) coverage may end up paying significantly more for their medical care compared to those who have public health insurance, such as Medicare, according to recent data from RAND Corp. in Washington, D.C. As …

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Jill Biden tells Arizona college graduates 'community colleges should be free in America'

First lady Jill Biden called for community college education to be “free in America” during her commencement address in Arizona to Mesa Community College’s class of 2024. At the Saturday event in Tempe, on Arizona State University’s campus, Biden’s call was met with cheers from those assembled, as she further spoke about her own role as an educator at a …

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The ONE thing that Boomers can learn from Millennials and Gen Z — and it’s not what you think…

The wiser, more-seasoned generations have lots of advice for the younger generations, from financial best practices to relationship secrets and more. But when I asked my online following if the younger generations had anything to teach the Boomers, there was one piece of critical advice that popped up over and over again, and it’s really important: how not to get …

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Florida CFO alerts Trump to $54K in unclaimed property: 'Every dollar matters' against 'radical' attorneys

Florida’s equivalent of a state treasurer wrote a letter to former President Trump, urging him to recoup an estimated $54,000 through the state’s unclaimed property program to help defend against the “very, very nasty people” coming after him. Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis told Trump in the letter that the state is proud to host several Trump properties …

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