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Frederic J. Brown/Getty images In the wake of Wells Fargo’s customer accounts scandal, the state of California Treasurer’s office this week slammed the bank with 1-year sanctions. The state will immediately halt investments in all Wells Fargo securities, suspend use of Wells Fargo as a broker/dealer to purchase investments and stop using the bank to…
Life comes at you fast, as does the NFL season, as we’re already a quarter of the way through the regular season. Cherish every second of it, as we make 5 bold predictions for Week 4. 1) THE LOSING COACH OF THE LONDON GAME WILL BE FIRED Getty Some ideas sound good on paper, like…
©Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock.com Wells Fargo Dealer Services, part of Wells Fargo N.A., has agreed to pay $4 million to settle allegations by the Justice Department that it illegally repossessed cars of military service members. The federal investigation began after a complaint from the U.S. Army’s Legal Assistance Program in March 2015 alleging that Wells Fargo had…
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Mortgage rates fell today. The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages fell, the average rate on 15-year mortgages fell and the average rate on 5/1 ARMs fell. Rates on mortgages change daily, but overall, they are at near record lows. If you’re in the market to purchase or refinance, it’s a great time to lock…
Home equity rates are mixed today. The average rate on a 30K home equity loan inched up, the average rate on a 50K home equity loan remained unchanged and the average rate on a 30K FICO-based HELOC fell. Rates on home equity may fluctuate, but it’s important to remember that they are currently around historic…
Auto loan rates are mixed today. The average rate on 60-month new car loans fell, the average rate on 60-month used car loans remained unchanged and the average rate on 48-month used car loans rose. While rates on auto loans change daily, overall, they are near record lows. Anyone in the market to finance a…
The Facebook presences of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have very little in common — their personas, their audiences (one assumes) and their choice of outbound links. But what they do have in common is a healthy thirst for “likes” and “shares,” those most coveted type of free internet publicity. It’s pretty difficult to say…
Two sisters from Alabama are at war over their mom, who remains jailed for a horrific crime 14 years ago for which one of the women still bears the scars. One sister wants her mother freed from the prison where she is doing time. However, another sister feels very differently and wants her locked up.…
For women, when that time of the month hits, you dash to your trusty stash of (hopefully) healthy tampons, try all your natural methods to keep PMS at bay, and eat the proper foods to avoid bloating and hormonal breakouts. But for those who grab whatever tampon’s available (often of the Tampax and Kotex sort…
Taxes are not an obstacle in Wyoming, though bison can be for those at Yellowstone National Park. ©Rob Crandall/Shutterstock.com Horace Greeley’s advice to “Go West, young man” is still worth taking if you’re looking to start a business. A recent survey of state business tax climates found that 7 of the top 10 locations for…
Brian Koerber Sep 29th 2016 11:48AM Teachers must endure a minefield of different germs and diseases every time they enter their classroom. Given the flurry of possible illnesses floating around school, teachers drill proper manners and bodily fluid etiquette into their students at a young age. Source: Imgur Thankfully, this little kid with a snotty…
Aol.com Editors Sep 29th 2016 10:33AM Sports fans can be intense. The games, the hype, the merchandise -– people go nuts for it. And people go nuts for the most random things. Check out the most ridiculously expensive sports items you can buy right now. 1. John Calipari autographed championship floorboard — $4.995.95 Photo:…
Mortgage rates fell today. The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages fell, the average rate on 15-year mortgages fell and the average rate on 5/1 ARMs fell. Rates on mortgages change daily, but overall, they are at near record lows. If you’re in the market to purchase or refinance, it’s a great time to lock…
The best credit card rates remained unchanged today. If you’re in the market for some new plastic, it’s a good time to be shopping. While those with the best credit tend to receive the best rates, there are still great deals out there for those with less than excellent credit. Make sure to shop around…
By Alex Sosnowski for AccuWeather.com There is a significant chance that Matthew, currently brewing in the Caribbean, could take a turn toward the United States as a hurricane next week. The budding tropical system was officially named Tropical Storm Matthew with winds of 60 mph (97 km/h) as of the midday hours on Wednesday, local…
Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen Sep 29th 2016 4:07AM Pumpkin Ricotta Flatbread will become your new favorite Fall recipe. It’s perfect for Friday pizza night or weekend game day snacking. In a few days it will already be October. I know, I can’t believe it either! Like the majority of you, I start thinking about what new…
Sep 28th 2016 3:37PM HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) — The mother of a 12-year-old boy with autism said the “creepy clown” who scared drivers on Laburnum Avenue in Henrico County was her son — and he is sweet, not creepy. Holly Brown said her son Angus is a huge Stephen King fan and recently got…
Sep 28th 2016 2:52PM Sept 28 (Reuters) – A teenager shot and wounded two children and a teacher at an elementary school in South Carolina, before being taken into custody on Wednesday, police said at a news conference. The shooting happened early in the afternoon at Townville Elementary School in Anderson County, located near the…
Jeff Dunn Sep 28th 2016 2:38PM It looks like a Twitter sale is coming soon. Several reports over the past week have claimed that multiple tech and media giants are eyeing a bid for the social networking company. Claimed suitors range from Google to Salesforce to Disney. The company’s struggles are well-documented, from both a…
Sep 28th 2016 12:27PM WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected President Barack Obama’s veto of legislation allowing relatives of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia’s government. The final vote was 97-1 against the veto. Democratic Minority Leader Harry Reid was the lone “no” vote.…
Mortgage rates fell today. The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages fell, the average rate on 15-year mortgages fell and the average rate on 5/1 ARMs fell. Rates on mortgages change daily, but overall, they are at near record lows. If you’re in the market to purchase or refinance, it’s a great time to lock…
Home equity rates mostly rose today. The average rate on a 30K home equity loan inched up, the average rate on a 50K home equity loan rose and the average rate on a 30K FICO-based HELOC remained unchanged. Rates on home equity may fluctuate, but it’s important to remember that they are currently around historic…
Auto loan rates are mixed today. The average rate on 60-month new car loans fell, the average rate on 60-month used car loans remained unchanged and the average rate on 48-month used car loans rose. While rates on auto loans change daily, overall, they are near record lows. Anyone in the market to finance a…
©Jamie Hall/Shutterstock.com Car collisions with animals and crashes involving multiple autos are more likely in the fall, according to new research from Farmers Insurance. After analyzing all claims filed from September through November between 2013 and 2015, the company found that 36% of auto insurance claims relating to collisions with animals occurred during the fall…
Story highlights Certain populations are hailed for the health and longevity of their population The cuisine of these populations hold part of the key to a longer, healthier lifespan It’s no secret that certain populations around the world live longer and produce a greater number of centenarians than others. More importantly, these marvels of nature…
Namely Marly Sep 28th 2016 4:48AM We are loving this Vegan Vanilla Wacky Cake because it’s rich and delicious, but oh-so-easy to make. If you haven’t guessed by now, I love a good vegan cake. For example, there’s my Vegan Chunky Monkey Cake, my Vegan Chocolate Chai Cake, and my Vegan Texas Sheet Cake. It’s…
Taking on Magazines Sep 28th 2016 4:38AM By: Taking on Magazines Barbecued Buttermilk-Marinated Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender and unbelievably delicious; addicting even. The process is beyond easy. Since I try to create as little a pile in the sink as possible, I mixed the buttermilk, cayenne, salt and pepper in a big zip top…
