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Average annual percentage rates (APR) for new credit cards have reached a record high. The average bank card borrowing rate in America in June rose to around 20%, revealing a steep increase of about 6% compared to the pre-pandemic average credit card rate of 14.87% in 2019. “Credit card interest rates are basically the highest they’ve ever been. I’ve been watching credit card rates on a monthly basis for more than a decade now. And it’s the highest that they’ve been since I’ve… Source link

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — First impressions go a long way. After spending three days at the LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, one thing is clear: there’s a market for this upstart circuit. It just depends what you want to get out of a golf tournament. If you’re a golf fan who loves the game for the history and competition, these events won’t be for you. But if you’re a general sports fan who loves festivals and fanfare, you may be interested. When you walk… Source link

‘Recession is inevitable’: Elon Musk now thinks there’s a greater than 50-50 chance that the economy will decline. Here are 3 simple ways to protect your money The U.S. economy made a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. But according to Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk, the good times might be over pretty soon. “I think a recession is inevitable at some point,” he said at the Qatar Economic Forum earlier this month. “As to whether there is a recession in the near term,… Source link

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. Saturday is jam-packed with baseball. There are 17 games, and that means doubleheaders. Those matchups aren’t included in the DFS slate, and neither is the 2:10 p.m. EDT start between Baltimore and Minnesota. You’re left with 12 games, and that’s from where I chose my recommendations. Pitching George Kirby, SEA vs. OAK ($40): Kirby’s rookie season has been up and down, but it’s been all down for the Athletics’ offense as they’re… Source link

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — As Phil Mickelson approached the tee box Thursday for his first shot on U.S. soil as a member of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, a fan asked: “How you doing, Phil?” “Awesome,” he replied. The face of LIV Golf has been all smiles this week at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, accommodating fans asking for his trademark thumbs up sign or looking for a fist bump. And his mood didn’t change Friday even after a second consecutive 75 that has him at 6-over for the first two… Source link

The Utah Jazz are reportedly trading three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Timberwolves will send Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro and a package of first-round picks to the Jazz, according to Wojnarowski. The move signals the Jazz’s desire to move on from the Gobert-Donovan Mitchell pairing that had grown strained since the beginning of the COVID-19… Source link

NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Voyager Digital LLC, the operating platform of Voyager Digital Ltd. (“Voyager” or the “Company”) (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2), announced it is temporarily suspending trading, deposits, withdrawals and loyalty rewards, effective at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time today. Voyager Digital, Ltd. (CNW Group/Voyager Digital Ltd.) “This was a tremendously difficult decision, but we believe it is the right one given current market conditions,” said

Discipline is the most important trait for day traders, says stock trading educator Teri Ijeoma. “The most important thing about day traders is having discipline,” the founder of Trade and Travel told Yahoo Finance Live. “You have to be able to follow a trading plan,” she said, adding that the “discipline to be able to sell or buy at the right time is important.” The S&P 500 (^GSCP) just capped its worst first half of the year since 1970 amid tighter monetary policy and fears of a recession…. Source link

The Boston Celtics got the point guard they were seeking Friday. Boston reportedly acquired Malcolm Brogdon in a trade with the Indiana Pacers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal will cost the Celtics five players and a 2023 first-round pick. None of the players going back to the Pacers are considering part of Boston’s core. In exchange for Brogdon, the Pacers will receive Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas and Daniel Theis. Brogdon, 29, averaged 19.1 points… Source link

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. After a fairly quiet Thursday, baseball ramps back up with all 30 teams in action Friday. There are a few early start times, including a matchup between two storied franchises when the Cubs host the Red Sox. The evening portion is filled with battles between teams with playoff aspirations, including when the Guardians take on the Yankees. A battle for first place in the NL West will also continue when the Dodgers host the Padres…. Source link