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Health Carousel, a Norwood-based travel nursing and staffing firm, has agreed to settle for $6 million a class action lawsuit brought by former employees who had accused it of fraud and violating labor trafficking laws.

There's no better way than to celebrate the beginning of spring by indulging in a big ol' sale. That's right, Walmart has just kicked off a Spring Savings Event to get you excited for what is, in our opinion, one of the best seasons of the year.

A money market account is a type of savings deposit account that tends to offer check-writing privileges and a debit card for ATM access to your savings. Typically, savings accounts usually don’t let you write checks from the account, making money market accounts a unique option to store and tap your money when you need it.

If there is one thing you should absolutely do this week, it's sign up to be a part of Sam's Club. The retailer is known for its wide variety of items to save on — everything from groceries to TVs — but you need to pay to be a member. The good news for you is that this week you can sign up for Sam's Club Membership for just $25. It normally costs $50 per year to get access to all those savings, but if you sign up now, you'll be saving 50%. If you've been on the fence about joining Sam's Club, now's the time to take the plunge ... Читать дальше...

The Federal Reserve concluded its most recent committee meeting yesterday by announcing it’s keeping the federal funds target interest rate at 5.25% to 5.50%, the fifth consecutive time it’s held rates steady since July 2023. As prospective homebuyers continue to anticipate rate cuts predicted for later this year, mortgage rates on 30-year terms have inched higher as of Thursday, March 21, 2024. 

Easter is a little over a week away if you haven't realized it yet. As a mom of two, I've been scouring retailers for the best Easter basket stuffer gift ideas for all the little ones I love. I've been looking for practical items to stuff in their baskets—nothing too grand, lots of arts and crafts, some outdoor toys, small items to keep them occupied, and of course, candy. 

The Federal Reserve concluded its most recent committee meeting yesterday by announcing it’s leaving the federal funds target interest rate at 5.25% to 5.50%, marking the fifth consecutive time it’s held this key interest rate steady since July 2023. While high interest rates make it more expensive for consumers to buy homes, take out loans and pay off credit card debt, they benefit savers looking to lock in historically high yields through deposit accounts like CDs.

Defense wins championships, but offense attracts fans. Oftentimes, the best moments from March Madness come from shootouts that result in remarkable upsets. With that in mind, it should be no surprise that the highest-scorers tend to be the teams that fans want to watch most.

You've looked at your NCAA men's tournament bracket once. You've read through it twice. Maybe even three times. And yet you're still wondering if you might need some more assistance to make sure you have everything right before entering your pool.

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We’re getting close to window lock for your 2024 Bracket Madness picks, which means it’s time for our last-minute tip sheet. You need some final swing thoughts on the NCAA men's tournament before you lock in your picks. Seasoned players will recognize many of these timeless tips, but it's never a bad idea to run through them one more time before you finalize your bracket.

Your late-round picks are usually most important

By Jeff Mason 

  DALLAS (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden assailed Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz in his home state on Wednesday as part of a fundraising tour that has raised millions for Biden's re-election campaign. 

  Biden, at a fundraiser at the Dallas home of lawyer Russell Budd, urged donors to support U.S. Representative Colin Allred, the Democratic nominee for the Senate seat held by Cruz. 

  “The stakes couldn’t be higher across the board. And with your help... Читать дальше...

The soda wars continue between two bubbly juggernauts.

On March 19, Subway announced a new, 10-year agreement with PepsiCo to supply beverages in U.S. restaurants starting Jan. 1, 2025. That means customers have just nine more months to wash down their Footlong Cookie with a Coca-Cola across the sandwich shops.

The sandwich giant has been serving Coca-Cola products for close to twenty years. "Coca-Cola has been a significant part of our U.S. franchisees’ business for nearly two decades... Читать дальше...

While filming a news segment, Adele Andaloro had a surprise encounter with the men occupying the house that led to multiple 911 calls 

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions influence the rates you pay for variable-rate home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and new home equity loans.

 Lightbulb March Fed meeting On March 20, 2024, the FOMC decided to hold steady on interest rates. The benchmark rate remains at 5.25-5.5 percent.