We are 39 and 37 years old with approximately $315K in savings, but with two young kids and college expenses in mind. How are we progressing?

Question “I’m 39 years old and married. I have $215,000 in a 401(k), $40,000 in stocks, and my wife, who is 37, has about $60,000 in her pension. We want to retire at 60, but we also have two young kids who will be heading to college in roughly 15 years. What are our options? […]
Shutdown costing the US economy approximately $15 billion each week

Warning on Economic Impact of Potential Government Shutdown Kevin Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council (NEC), expressed concerns on Monday about the financial repercussions that a government shutdown might have on the U.S. economy, estimating a loss of approximately $15 billion per week. During a segment on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Hassett referenced an […]
Father who cared for approximately 20 kids found with child porn while returning from cruise with pregnant wife and children: Affidavit

Tennessee Man Arrested After Child Pornography Found Following Family Cruise A man from Tennessee, who has fostered around 20 children, was taken into custody in Florida due to the discovery of child pornography on his phone. This occurred as he returned from a family cruise, according to court documents. Jason Alan Miller, 48, now faces […]
Shooter attacks Catholic church; authorities report approximately 20 victims

Tragedy in Minneapolis Church Shooting Earlier today, the chief of the Minneapolis Police Station reported the shocking death of a church leader, allegedly caused by two children aged 8 and 10, in what is being termed “an unthinkable tragedy.” In addition to the deceased, there were 17 other individuals harmed, including 14 children, with two […]
CDC confirms approximately 600 job cuts; union claims workforce is ‘devastated’

CDC Layoffs Impact Hundreds After Court Ruling Recently, a federal judge approved layoff notices for hundreds of employees, while apparently protecting some offices within the CDC. According to a spokesperson from the U.S. Government Employee Federation (AFGE), “We can confirm that around 600 CDC employees have been let go.” The layoffs spanned multiple divisions, including […]
State Department plans large-scale layoffs of approximately 1,800 workers soon

State Department to Lay Off Nearly 2,000 Employees Following Supreme Court Ruling The State Department informed its employees on Thursday that a recent Supreme Court ruling would lead to the termination of nearly 2,000 workers. This decision allows the Trump administration to move forward with significant job cuts aimed at decreasing the size of the […]
Approximately 350,000 spectators anticipated at the Indy 500 race

Kyle Larson Attempts the Indy 500-NASCAR ‘Double’ NASCAR champion Kyle Larson appeared on “Fox & Friends” to talk about his ambition to take on the challenging “double” this weekend, where he aims to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. The Indianapolis 500 is widely regarded as the […]
Columbia University eliminates approximately 180 positions after losing federal funding.

Columbia University announced on Tuesday that it would lay off around 180 staff members. This decision came after the Trump administration revealed in March that it had canceled $400 million in federal grants, citing the university’s failure to adequately protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic harassment. The university’s leadership indicated they faced tough decisions regarding their […]
Fire damages approximately 5,000 hectares of Dartmoor National Park | Fires

Wildfires have ravaged about 5,000 hectares (around 12,500 acres) of Moorland in Dartmoor, Devon. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 2:25 PM on Sunday, with firefighters working tirelessly for nearly 24 hours before they left on Monday. This year, the UK has experienced an exceptionally warm start to May, hitting a high of 29.3°C […]
Approximately 800,000 BetterHelp Customers Receive Refund Notices, FTC Says

On January 15, 2014, a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seal is seen sewn into the carpet of a committee room at FTC headquarters in Washington, DC. (Photo credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP, see Getty Images) OAN’s James Myers8:06am – Friday, May 10, 2024 Approximately 800,000 customers of online treatment platform BetterHelp will begin receiving refund notices […]