Every living former head of the Federal Reserve condemned an “unprecedented” attempt by the Trump administration to weaken the independence of the US central bank after the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into its chairman, Jerome Powell. Former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen warned that similar attacks in other countries … Read more
For years, whenever Washington talked about a “military option” against Venezuela, the talk was usually limited to the language of foreign policy, deterrence or “regime change.” What was almost never said was that, should such a confrontation begin, its main consequences would be felt not in Caracas, but inside the United States – and more … Read more
By Alan Charlish WARSAW, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Zbigniew Ziobro, a former Polish justice minister granted asylum in Hungary, is no stranger to conflict, regularly unleashing tirades against “losers” and “wannabes” who opposed his judicial reforms or his approach to the European Union. However, the tough-talking, gun-toting nationalist watched the latest battle in his turbulent … Read more
New York is home to more affordable venues than you might realize. A new internal GOBankingRates study found 20 places where the cost of living is just under $37,000 annually. And some of these cities include popular tourist destinations. For this study, GOBankingRates looked at New York City cities with a total population of 5,000 … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is willing to negotiate with Washington after its threat to hit the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move that came as activists said Monday that the death toll in nationwide demonstrations had risen to at least 544. Iran had … Read more
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Tom Goldstein was a prominent Washington lawyer who argued dozens of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court until a double life involving high-stakes poker games hijacked his career. Now, Goldstein is betting that jurors will throw out federal tax evasion charges against him and spare him prison … Read more
By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Tala Ramadan DUBAI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said the U.S. may meet with Iranian officials and has been in contact with the opposition as he weighs a number of strong responses, including military options, to a violent crackdown on Iranian protests that are one of the … Read more
U.S. stock futures added to losses early Monday amid concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence after Chairman Jerome Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with criminal indictment. Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) futures fell 0.6%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) fell about 0.8%. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) led the way … Read more
Ramit Sethi / Youtube Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. Jeff, 50, is a specialized surgeon. His wife Susan, 48, is a stay-at-home mom. Even though Jeff earns an enviable $665,000 a year, the couple – married for 19 years – still struggle to pay … Read more
Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, MS, RDN Design elements: Getty Images. Design EatingWell. Key points Some supplements can interact with certain medications and reduce their effectiveness. Top offenders include calcium, magnesium, iron, fiber, activated charcoal, and vitamins C and K. If you take supplements, talk to your doctor to make sure they are safe for … Read more