In the spring of 2022, Sam Brownback, a former U.S. senator, governor of Kansas, and U.S. ambassador, co-founded the National Committee for Religious Freedom (NCRF) to, in his words, “protect the right to the free exercise of faith for all Americans.” NCRF’s board members decided to set up the non-profit’s bank accounts at JPMorgan Chase….
IN-DEPTH: JPMorgan Chase Faces Backlash Over Alleged Discrimination Against Religious and Conservative Groups
May 18, 2023
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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (May 17)
May 17, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $1.97 to $72.83 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $2.05 to $76.96 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 9 cents $2.57 a gallon. June heating oil rose 6 cents to $2.42 a gallon. June natural gas fell 1 cent to $2.37 per…
Nearly 70 Percent of Australian Employers Look to Hire More as Wages Increase
May 17, 2023
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Australia’s hiring outlooks are improving as over two-thirds of employers intend to recruit more workers over the June 2023 quarter. The Quarterly Australian Work Outlook Report, published by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) on May 16, surveyed 60,600 HR and business leaders in Australia. The report showed that 69 percent of organisations are planning to…
What’s Concierge Medicine? Is It Worth It?
My primary care doctor recently left her practice and invited me to join her at her new gig—a concierge medicine group. There, for a membership fee, I’d have better and more personal access to her services: same-day appointments and long conversations! Concierge medicine—a model in which patients pay a membership fee for a more direct…
The Price of Prescription Drugs Expected to Fall for Retirees
By Sandra Block From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance If you’re enrolled in Medicare and spend a lot of money on prescription drugs, legislation enacted last summer could lower some of your expenses. The prescription-drug provisions in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act will be phased in over seven years, but some take effect as early as this…
Social Security for Younger Retirees
Conventional wisdom has it that to get the most out of your Social Security, you should wait as long as possible to start your benefits. That’s good advice for some, but not for all. There are a variety of reasons why you might want to take your benefits at 62 (the earliest you can start…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (May 16)
May 16, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell 25 cents to $70.86 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell 32 cents to $74.91 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 1 cent $2.48 a gallon. June heating oil fell 2 cents to $2.36 a gallon. June natural gas was unchanged at $2.38…
The IRS Is Tracking Down Crypto Tax Evaders
Until recently, many people thought that purchases and money transfers made with cryptocurrency were safe and secret. The convenience and anonymity led many people—including criminals—to use it for shady and illegal deals—such as profiting from illegal porn and drug transactions. Others thought they could profit and never have to report it to the Internal Revenue…
High Car Prices Result in Americans Holding Onto Aging Vehicles
Higher car prices are forcing Americans to hold onto their vehicles longer than they want to, according to a new survey, The price of new and used cars remains high, with many car owners planning to delay selling their vehicles, along with rising borrowing rates and high inflation cutting into many Americans’ expenses. The average…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (May 15)
May 15, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $1.07 to $71.11 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $1.06 to $75.23 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 4 cents $2.47 a gallon. June heating oil rose 7 cents to $2.38 a gallon. June natural gas rose 11 cents to $2.38 per…
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