Meta’s Threads tops 175 million monthly active users, Zuckerberg says

FOX Business’ Kelly O’Grady appears on “Varney & Co.” to weigh in on Meta’s controversial use of public social media posts to train artificial intelligence. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg The company announced on Wednesday that its newest social media platform, Threads, has surpassed 175 million monthly active users (MAUs) as it nears its first anniversary. […]
Monthly rents across country continue to rise in June: Report

US housing costs are rising again Zumper’s National Rent Report. According to the report, the national average rent for a one-bedroom apartment increased 1.5 percent in June to $1,526, while the national average rent for a two-bedroom apartment increased 1.9 percent to $1,900. “The continued monthly upward trend in the national index, combined with […]
Here's the Average Age Retirees Claim Social Security and the Monthly Benefit They Receive – Yahoo Finance

One of the most important decisions you will make when retiring is When to claim Social Security. Most retirees can start claiming monthly benefits starting at age 62, but waiting to claim will increase the check they receive each month from the government. Benefits usually max out at age 70. That leaves retirees with a […]
Amazon plans revamp of Alexa with monthly fee, AI features

Amazon plans to overhaul its decade-old, money-losing Alexa service by introducing a generative conversational AI with a two-tiered service, with access to the higher version costing around $5 a month, according to people with direct knowledge of the company’s plans. The project, known internally as “Banyan” after the sprawling fig tree, marks the first major […]
COLA Increase 2025: Social Security Monthly Amounts Changes – VIBUS News

For retirees, 2025 Social Security COLA, or cost of living adjustment. Last year, the grant was 3.2% per month. The year before that An astonishing 8.7%. This was the largest increase since the early 1980s. Now, many are wondering about the impact of the COLA in 2025. This blog post is intended to provide important […]
Find Your Estimated Monthly Social Security Benefit Amount Online – CNET

What does the future hold for your Social Security benefits? The outlook is uncertain, given reports that Social Security could run out of funds in the next decade. While we don’t know what the program will hold in the next few years, you can take control of your benefits online and empower yourself today. My […]
Argentina Hits Lowest Monthly Inflation in 2 Years Under Milei Reforms

Argentina’s inflation rate was 4.2% in May, continuing the downward trend seen in the first five months of 2024, the Argentine National Statistics and Census Institute (INDEC) said. Said On Thursday. Inflation in May was 4.2%. April At 8.8%, it was the lowest monthly inflation rate recorded by the South American country since January 2022. […]
Monthly car payments decline despite rising auto insurance rates

More than 17% of drivers who own a new car pay more than $1,000 per month. (iStock) The auto industry is becoming increasingly affordable, with monthly payments for a new car averaging $735 as of the first quarter. Although it is still at a high level, it is a slight decrease compared to the previous […]
BlackRock looks to make monthly paychecks part of 401(k) employee retirement plans

BlackRock is reportedly considering revamping employer retirement plans by giving back a portion of employees’ savings in fixed monthly payments. The program, called LifePath Paycheck, is a small but growing number of companies that want to promise employees some predictability in their 401(k) plans. Wall Street Journal. With target-date funds that incorporate pensions, the giant […]
Immigration ranks as top issue for Americans for longest consecutive monthly stretch in past 24 years: poll

Americans ranked immigration as the most important issue facing the United States for the third consecutive month, according to a new poll released Tuesday. According to a Gallup poll from April 1-22, 27% of Americans name immigration as the most important issue facing America. Immigration has topped Gallup’s indefinite trends for the third month in […]