Dominic Cummings, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s most senior adviser, on Monday defended his 260-mile trip to Durham amid calls to resign for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules. News Pulse:Key Boris Johnson adviser Dominic Cummings defends travel to Durham amid U.K. lockdown, says he has not offered resignation In an unprecedented …
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It’s safe to say college will be a very different experience for students this fall than what they imagined. But right now, that’s pretty much all they can be sure of. As the coronavirus pandemic swept the country this spring, colleges almost uniformly moved students from lecture halls and dorms …
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The fun stuff is getting more expensive during the pandemic. Yes, U.K. consumer price index growth slowed to 0.8% in April from 1.5% in March, which was a slight bit weaker than the 0.9% growth rise in a FactSet-compiled economist poll. A drop in fuel prices had the biggest impact. …
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Credit scores are a pivotal part of the home-buying process. Not only does your credit score determine if you qualify for a loan, but it also determines your mortgage terms, most importantly, your interest rate. First-time homebuyers often jump into the process of looking to buy a home without really …
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This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Some states are stepping in to help private student loan borrowers, who were not aided by the coronavirus relief act. Private lenders reached an agreement in late April with the governments of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, Virginia and Washington state. …
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The world’s second largest ticket seller, Eventim EVD, +1.84%, is withholding millions of euros of ‘processing fees’ from fans seeking refunds for events canceled due to the coronavirus. The German-listed company sells tickets to concerts from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Iron Maiden. Based on several refunds, reviewed by …
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Disinfectants and hand sanitizers may be dandy for consumers sheltering at home from the coronavirus pandemic, but for some it appears liquor is quicker. From the week ending March 7 through the week ending April 18, when U.S. consumers were most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, total alcohol sales jumped …
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Many of us have started honing our cooking and cocktail making skills, completing artistic projects, doing massive jigsaw puzzles and creating a mini-industry of mask-making sewing clubs. But being stuck at home also allows you to take on some home improvement projects that can add real value to your home. …
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No one can accurately predict how long COVID-19 will continue to disrupt our lives, jobs or the economy at large. Whenever there’s that much uncertainty, mortgage rates can be volatile. That volatility has many asking whether this is a smart time to refinance your home or condo. There’s no crystal …
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