Money

As you navigate through life, especially if your assets seem straightforward, the idea of planning your final wishes might be easily pushed aside. However, even if your financial affairs appear manageable by naming beneficiaries and…

Linda Ham, a trailblazer veteran at NASA who made history as the agency's first female flight controller and flight director, is now grappling with a financial setback as $400,000 mysteriously disappeared from her retirement fund. …

In a remarkable convergence of technology history and memorabilia enthusiasts, a $4 check written by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to Radio Shack in 1976 has become the focal point of a heated auction.  The signed check, drawn against an…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a pivotal role in providing essential benefits to citizens across the United States, and one of its critical monthly offerings is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  December 2023…

The holiday season is notorious for bringing joy but also a strain on finances. With various expenses such as travel, gifts, and decorations, December can quickly become a costly month.  However, there's a proactive way to navigate the…

Gold surged to a six-month high on Monday, bolstered by a weaker dollar and growing anticipation of a Federal Reserve pause in monetary tightening.  Bullion successfully held its ground above the crucial $2,000 an ounce mark, reflecting…

Alaska is gearing up for a minimum wage increase in 2024, with the hourly rate set to rise to $11.73. This adjustment, mandated by a 2014 voter-approved statute, aims to keep pace with inflation, tying the minimum wage to consumer prices in…

Charitable giving plays a significant role in supporting causes that positively impact lives and communities.  In 2022, Americans donated a staggering $499.33 billion, with individual contributions leading the way at $319.04 billion,…