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01/26/2022

01/23/2022

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has hope for the U.S. economy, despite rising inflation and the recent Omicron surge. Reuters has the info @ https://reut.rs/33fgxuE

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in a congressional hearing that pointed to his likely confirmation for a second term as head of the U.S. central bank, said on Tuesday the economy should weather the current COVID-19 surge with only "short-lived" impacts and was ready for the start of tighter mon...

01/22/2022

A string of earthquakes in South Carolina has left many puzzled, and many more wondering if they need to add earthquake coverage. Insurance Journal has the details @ https://bit.ly/3fjcQGT

After more earthquakes have struck near South Carolina's capital city, the ninth and tenth in a series of rumblings, geologists are asking how long the

01/21/2022

Staffing shortages and the ongoing pandemic may cause delays for tax filers this year. CNBC has the details @ https://cnb.cx/3Gppz6A

Tax season begins on Jan. 24 and filers should expect delays, according to Treasury officials. Here's what to know before filing to avoid issues.

01/20/2022

The U.S. Mint has begun shipping quarters featuring poet Maya Angelou, and marks the first coins in the American Women Quarters Program. AP News has the scoop @ https://bit.ly/31W37TN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States Mint said Monday it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou, the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program. Angelou, an American author, poet and Civil Rights activist, rose to prominence with the publication of “I Know Wh...

01/19/2022

The Dow hit a record high ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Reuters has the details @ https://reut.rs/3qMITnO

The Dow hit a record high on Wednesday as investors swapped technology stocks for economy-linked cyclicals that stand to benefit from a high interest rate environment, ahead of minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting.

01/18/2022

The 5.9% Social Security increase takes effect this month. Reuters has information about what to expect @ https://cnb.cx/33bbBqo

Social Security benefits are poised to get the largest annual increase in decades. Here's what beneficiaries can expect when those checks start this month.

01/16/2022

Ground control to Major Tom…David Bowie’s extensive music catalog has been sold to Warner. AP News has the notes @ https://bit.ly/3G4ckYK

NEW YORK (AP) — The extensive music catalog of David Bowie, stretching from the late 1960s to just before his death in 2016, has been sold to Warner Chappell Music. More than 400 songs, among them “Space Oddity,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “Fame,” “Rebel Rebel” and “Let’s Dance” on 26...

01/15/2022

The U.S.S. Constitution, aka “Old Ironsides,” is now helmed by the first female commander in it’s 224-year-old history. AP News has the details @ https://bit.ly/337aCYi

BOSTON (AP) — A woman is taking over as the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, for the first time in the warship's 224-year history, the Navy announced Tuesday.