Trump’s limits on credit card interest rates might help Americans save $100 billion annually, research indicates.
Trump’s Proposed Credit Card Rate Cap Could Save Americans Billions A recent paper from Vanderbilt University suggests that if President Donald Trump’s pledge to cap credit card interest rates were enacted, Americans might save approximately $100 billion annually on interest payments. Interestingly, a survey conducted by student papers indicates that banks and credit card companies […]
Americans could save $100 billion if credit card interest rates were limited as suggested by Trump, according to researchers.
Proposed Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Could Save Americans Billions Recent findings suggest that limiting credit card interest rates could save Americans roughly $100 billion annually, according to a study from Vanderbilt University. The study indicates that implementing a 10% cap on such rates might be feasible. This proposed national cap could also ensure that […]
Mortgage rates drop to 6.5%
Freddie Mac Reports Decline in Mortgage Rates Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac released its latest findings on Thursday, highlighting a decrease in the average rate for benchmark 30-year fixed mortgages, which has dropped to 6.5% from last week’s 6.56%. The average over the past week has been around 6.44%, which, honestly, is a slight improvement since […]
Central NY’s biggest health insurer is increasing rates by 20% for those in the state’s individual marketplace.
Syracuse, NY – Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield to Increase Premiums by 20.7% Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield is set to raise premiums for individuals purchasing insurance through the state’s health market by a significant 20.7% next year. This marks the second-largest increase approved among insurers statewide. As Central New York’s largest private insurer, Excellus’s […]
MRNA Vaccines Could Be Connected to Increasing Cancer Rates
New Review Raises Concerns About mRNA Vaccines and Cancer Nicholas Halsher discussed findings from a recent thorough review authored by Mathilde Debaud, which examined over 100 studies on the possible connection between mRNA vaccines and cancer rates. The review outlines several ways these vaccines could potentially influence cancer development. Title: “Comprehensive Literature Review by Mathilde […]
Study reveals marijuana dispensaries are associated with a 1,452% increase in crime rates.
Discussion on Crime and Marijuana Policy President Donald Trump emphasizes the need to address the crime epidemic, framing the challenge as a way to protect lives across the nation. Recently, however, there’s been significant attention on the rise of marijuana use in urban areas, and its relationship to crime rates can’t be overlooked. As the […]
Gold prices in India: Rates on September 4
Gold prices saw a decline on Thursday, as reported by FXStreet. The price of gold per gram dropped to INR 10,000.95, down from INR 10,082.24 on Wednesday. For TOLA, prices decreased from INR 117,597.30 to INR 116,649.10 just a day earlier. Unit Measure INR gold prices 1 gram 10,000.95 10 grams 100,011.80 TOLA 116,649.10 Troy […]
New York City considers reducing alcohol stores and sales to tackle high drinking rates
The city’s health authorities are considering a reduction in the number of liquor stores in New York City to tackle alcohol-related health issues. A report released recently by Mayor Eric Adams’ Department of Health revealed that high alcohol consumption is linked to several cancers, including those affecting the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colorectal region, […]
Trump’s choice for Fed chair says it’s time to lower interest rates
A Federal Reserve member, Christopher Waller, suggested that it’s possible for President Trump to take over as chair of the central bank. He believes the Fed should start cutting interest rates at its next meeting. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Waller expressed concerns about how quickly a weakening job market might decline if […]
Ex-NYPD detective points to George Floyd and bail reform for low murder resolution rates
A retired NYPD murder detective recently shared insights with Fox News Digital, indicating that major cultural and policy shifts in 2020, such as bail reform and the backlash following George Floyd’s death, significantly impacted the low murder clearance rates nationwide. The Murder Accountability Project has reported that the percentage of murders solved—where suspects are identified, […]