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Added on the 01/11/2016 07:48:01 - Copyright : Money Talks News
Some 65,000 football fans are set to descend on Wembley Stadium for the final of the virus-delayed Euro 2020 championship, the biggest crowd at a British football stadium since the start of the pandemic. Home side England are ready to make history as they chase a first major trophy in 55 years, but rivals Italy are in the mood to spoil the party at Wembley. IMAGES
Following Wednesday's violence on Capitol Hill, Goldman Sachs has made an ask. Goldman Sachs asked small-business owners not to wear "Storm the Hill" T-shirts. The company mailed them for an unrelated event, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The virtual event, planned for January 13, is to encourage small-business owners. The plan was to pressure lawmakers to pass additional COVID-19 relief for businesses. But the bank rebranded the event after pro-Trump terrorists literally stormed the hill on Wednesday.
An Iranian diplomat and three others have gone on trial in Belgium. The case is noteworthy because the three men and one woman are accused of planning a terrorist attack on a rally where Rudy Giuliani was the keynote speaker. Prosecutors say the targeted event was a rally held in Villepinte, France, on June 30, 2018. Fortunately, a tip from Mossad thwarted the attack. According to Business Insider, Iran's Assadollah Assadi was not in the dock--having claimed diplomatic immunity. Maryam Rajavi, leader of the exiled Iranian opposition group known as MEK, was the main target of the attack. If the powerful bomb had exploded, it could have exploded in a packed crowd of 25,000. Other prominent public figures who attended, included Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the US House of Representatives.
America's coronavirus deaths could surpass 511,000 by the end of February. According to Business Insider, the staggering number comes from a new University of Washington model. The model also found that nearly 130,000 of those lives could be saved if 95% of Americans wore masks. The problem officials found is that only 60% of Americans say they always wear a mask in public. Researchers found that mask-wearing could also delay the need for lockdowns. According to Business Insider, health experts say that wearing masks could also mitigate the worst of the fall-winter surge.
If you've managed to get your bachelor's degree, congratulations! And if you're thinking about grad school, get your piggy bank out and start saving. According to Business Insider, getting a master's degree or Ph.D. in your chosen field can be a smart career move, but it can also be a financial time bomb. If you want to go to grad school five years from now, start saving. First, research schools, tuition, and determine your monthly and annual living expenses. Research any benefits your company may offer for free or subsidized tuition, and look into state programs and scholarships. Still paying on student loans from your undergrad degree? Refinance them now, when rates are low. Finally, if you have five years to save, consider using a 529 plan. If you want to start sooner, a high-yield savings account may be better.
If you're in the market for a new car, or a new-to-you car, it really pays to do your homework before you walk on a car dealership's lot. According to Business Insider, if you secure your financing before you go car shopping, you can save thousands over the course of the loan. That's because when dealers 'run the numbers' to find lenders willing to loan you the money, they're not required to offer you the lowest rate they find. Not only that, they're allowed to add up to 2% to the loan rate as a type of convenience fee! Your best bet is to call your local credit unions and banks to see what rates you qualify for, and how much they'll be willing to loan you.