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Memecoins like Fartcoin are riding Trump's victory to huge valuations. Experts say it may have only begun.
And yes, it has nevertheless tripled in value over the past week to a market capitalization of more than $700 million — about equal to those of Office Depot, Guess jeanswear, and the parent company of Steak N’ Shake.
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Face the Facts: Discussing fiscal guardrails and the state's budget surplus
Higher education, childcare providers and substance abuse programs – just three of the areas clamoring for more state funding. NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck spoke with Keith Phaneuf, the state budget guru and reporter for the Connecticut Mirror.
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Face the Facts: Discussing fiscal guardrails and the state's budget surplus
Higher education, childcare providers and substance abuse programs – just three of the areas clamoring for more state funding. And as budget negotiations start in the new year, many of them are saying the nonprofits who provide these services, they want to use the state surplus money to help them do their jobs and get what they need. But is…
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How to claim your Fortnite refund from the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will issue refunds to nearly 630,000 Fortnite players after ruling that the maker of the popular video game, Epic Games, duped people “into making unwanted purchases.”
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You could get money after settlement says Epic Games unlawfully charged Fortnite players
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. players of the online video game Fortnite could be entitled to a refund after the Federal Trade Commission says users were unlawfully charged for “unwanted purchases.”
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‘Hawk tuah girl' Hailey Welch's crypto launch draws scrutiny
The social media sensation who lent her viral “hawk tuah” moment to a new digital coin is the face of the latest controversy centered around crypto.
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Will prices in the grocery store be stabilizing any time soon?
Experts weigh in on the prices people are paying at the supermarket.
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Why did Bitcoin surge to $100,000 for the first time?
The digital currency’s price has more than doubled in 2024, driven by a 40% increase since Donald Trump was elected president last month.
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Bitcoin tops $100,000 as monster 2024 rally reaches new heights
Bitcoin had been widely expected to reach $100,000 since the U.S. presidential election but investors sent it to this mark much sooner than expected.
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This ‘stepping stone' strategy helps parents boost their kids' credit score. Here's how it works
Adding a child as an authorized user to your credit card account can help jumpstart their credit history. But there can be risks, experts said.
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Looking to cut heating and energy costs this winter? Here's how
As temperatures continue to drop across the nation, here’s how you can save a little bit of money this winter season.
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Police warn counterfeit currency season is in ‘full bloom.' How to spot ‘washed' notes
Cleburne police said counterfeit bills have been passed at local retailers and restaurants, but that the concern this year is a spike in “washed” notes.
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These key 401(k) plan changes are coming in 2025. Here's what savers need to know
Starting in 2025, key 401(k) plan changes enacted via Secure 2.0 could make saving for retirement easier. Here’s what investors need to know.
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University of New Haven lecturer discusses bitcoin
David Sacco, a lecturer for the University of New Haven, says bitcoin is digital gold. He discusses how it works and why you should care.
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What is a ‘brushing' scam?
The U.S. Postal Service has warned about the scam in the past, which uses unexpected gifts delivered to a doorstep to lure victims.
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How women are breaking barriers in the sports betting space
With the U.S. sports betting industry experiencing unprecedented growth, here’s how women within the space are breaking barriers and creating a community.
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Social security recipients will see an increase in 2025 — and an extra check in November
While millions of retired Americans will soon see a 2.5% cost of living increase in their Social Security payments, additional Social Security checks might be in the mail for November, thanks to a calendar quirk.
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How a high school class helped this man build one of the largest Hispanic-owned financial firms in the country
Martin Cabrera’s career in investment banking began in high school with The Stock Market Game.
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Meet the founder of one of the largest Hispanic-owned financial firms in the US
Martin Cabrera had worked up a successful career in the investment banking industry when he decided to launch his own business.
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How this man built one of the biggest Hispanic-owned financial firms in the US
Martin Cabrera almost didn’t go into the investment banking industry. But a game he played in a high school class played a big role in convincing him to do so.