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Does Lowering the Thermostat Really Save You Money? 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Electricity bills are skyrocketing across the nation. This year's summer electric bills are projected to rise by 8%, according to a June 2024 estimate from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association and the Center for Energy Poverty, and Climate. That will push the national average energy Hurricane Roof Clips: Are They Worth It? 07/16/2024 08:00pm • With storm season upon us, homeowners in hurricane-prone areas are looking for ways to better protect their homes from high winds and other storm-related damages. And for good reason, as 2023 had more billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, like tornadoes and tropical storms, than ever before. 8 Ways to Manage Money Stress 07/16/2024 08:00pm • It's easy to get stressed about money. Life is expensive. Even in the best of times, your own finances may not be all that healthy, and there's always something around the corner that you're going to want or need to spend money on, from summer vacations to car repairs to back-to-school season to hos Will the Stock Market Crash in 2024? 6 Risk Factors 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Even with company earnings on the upswing and Wall Street buzzing about the Federal Reserve curbing interest rates, some stock market investors are still on edge. On the plus side, the S&P 500 is up 18.8% year to date through July 16, an encouraging number at the halfway point of 2024. The index 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds to Buy for Steady Income 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Bond funds are a cornerstone for many income investors, and many asset managers offer comprehensive fund screeners to help investors sift through their lineup. Fidelity is no exception. If you are specifically looking for a bond fund that pays steady income, there are a few key criteria to consider 7 Best Retail Stocks and Discount Retailers for 2024 07/16/2024 08:00pm • On July 16, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that retail sales were virtually unchanged in June. Flat retail sales numbers are generally not something to celebrate, but this report was better than Wall Street was expecting. The consensus among economists was that, after a slight gain in May, retail s Foods That Mimic the Effects of Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Want a less expensive and healthier alternative to weight loss medications?If your TikTok and Instagram feeds are blowing up with videos showing how to make the hunger-slashing foods and beverages like the oatzempic craze, the good news is that research verifies that specific foods, including oats, Capital One and Walmart Call It Quits: Which Card To Use at Walmart Now 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Capital One was the exclusive issuer of Walmart cards for nearly five years, offering the Capital One Walmart Rewards Card and Walmart Rewards card. But that partnership has since ended, with a federal court ruling in March 2024 that Walmart could terminate the agreement after the retailer cited cus Lemon Water: Health Benefits 07/16/2024 08:00pm • As excessive heat continues this summer, it is crucial to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. While drinking water with lemon is not new, lemon water has become the new, trendy summer drink with powerful benefits. Adding lemon water to your diet as a way to stay hydrated is a refreshing alternative to plain 6 Benefits of Outdoor Exercise 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Have you ever wondered about the impact of running on a treadmill versus running outside, or have you considered taking your HIIT workout class outside on the patio rather than working out in your basement? It turns out that the outdoor options can boost the health benefits of your workout. It sound Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power 07/16/2024 07:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Of the 49 vice presidents in U.S. history, nine of them — or nearly 1 in 5 — have risen to the presidency due to death or resignation. The first was John Tyler, who became president after William Henry Harrison died one month into his term. The most recent was Gerald Ford, w Jon Rahm hoping to ride Spanish momentum to end drought 07/16/2024 06:28pm • TROON, Scotland (AP) — Jon Rahm felt like one of the most popular players when he arrived at Royal Troon, even if it had nothing to do with him or with his golf. Spain is on quite the run at the moment. Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon on Sunday for his second Grand Slam title of the year, right befor Walmart retools its young adult clothing line in pursuit of fashion credibility 07/16/2024 05:55pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart has spent three years overhauling its mix of adult apparel to make it stylish as well as sensible for middle America. Now, the nation's largest retailer is seizing the back-to-school shopping season to take another shot at fashion respectability. The company plans to relau Montana judge: Signatures of inactive voters count for initiatives, including 1 to protect abortion 07/16/2024 05:50pm • HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge said Tuesday that the Secretary of State’s Office erred in changing the rules governing whose signatures should count on petitions for three constitutional initiatives — including one to protect abortion rights — after officials tried to omit the signatur Elon Musk says he's moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California to Texas 07/16/2024 05:19pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk says he's moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X to Texas from California. Musk posted on X Tuesday that he plans on moving SpaceX from Hawthorne, California to the company's rocket launch site dubbed Starbase in Texas. X will move