Money Kings, Financial Abuse, and Celebrity Brand Fails

5 underrated tech gadgets you should be using                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 09 Jan | [Read Online]( Hey there, my wonderful American Centrist friends! I hope this morning finds you all feeling as fabulous as you look. If you're feeling a little bit drained from the week, don't worry - we'll get through this together. Newsletter Partner Joke of the Day: Why can’t your ear be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot. Keeping up with America [56 million credit cardholders have been in debt for at least a year, survey finds](: Although Americans helped stave off a recession in 2023 by spending enough to propel economic growth, it has come at a cost - Nearly half of consumers say they are carrying credit card debt, according to a new survey from Bankrate. [Alaska Airlines accident could have been ‘much more tragic,’ NTSB official says:]( No one was seated near the “plug door” panel that became detached during a flight from Oregon to Southern California on Friday, the NTSB chair said. [First US lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward moon with commercial deliveries:]( The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon Monday, launching private companies on a space race to make deliveries for NASA and other customers. [Winter storm brings heavy snow and freezing rain to parts of US north-east:]( Meanwhile, Sierra Nevada storm with heavy snow in the west shut down a stretch of interstate and leaves thousands without power [5 underrated tech gadgets you should be using:](These underrated yet powerful tech items will make your life easier. Do you fly with Alaska Airlines? [Yes]( [No]( In Partnership with [FinanceBuzz]( Experts Urge Americans To Transfer Their Balances Did you know some credit cards could actually help you get out of debt faster? Yes, it sounds crazy. But it’s true. The secret: Find a card with a [“0% intro APR"](period for balance transfers. Then, transfer your debt balance and [pay it down as much as possible]( during the intro period. [No interest]( means you could pay off the debt faster. Check out the full list of cards you could use to do this [here.]( Please support our sponsors! Around the World [Russian air defenses downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in occupied Crimea and southern Russia on Friday,]( officials said, as Kyiv pressed its strategy of targeting the Moscow-annexed peninsula and taking the 22-month war well beyond Ukraine’s borders. [Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken:]( US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Palestinians must not be pressured into leaving Gaza, and must be allowed to return to their homes once conditions allow. Lets Talk Business and Tech [What happened to the artificial-intelligence investment boom?]( Many economists believe that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is about to transform the global economy. [The 3 Hottest Wearable Technology Stocks]( to Watch in 2024 [Another celebrity brand goes out of business:]( Having a big name attached has not been enough to guarantee success for some. Richer, Wiser, Happier [The 'Money Kings' of NY banking:](A new book describes how a group of German-Jewish immigrants made New York City's financial industry happen. [The New FAFSA Is Finally Open — Here Are 6 Big Changes Affecting Financial Aid]( | Kaitlin Mulhere, Money. College financial aid season is officially open after a months-long delay. The new FAFSA — or Free Application for Federal Student Aid — opened in a soft launch on Dec. 30. This year, students and their parents will see a shorter, more streamlined application, which millions of students fill out every year to access federal grants and student loans, plus financial aid from the college they attend. [Financial Abuse Vs Financal Red Flags Signs - How To Tell The Difference:]( "If your partner is doing this, they are intentionally using money and limiting your financial knowledge in a way to make it so you will continue to depend on them." Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans [Who made the NFL playoffs?]( Gen Z doesn't care. And that's a problem | [NBA Blue Devil Stepping Up Game Alongside No. 1]( Draft Pick [Rosamund Pike Reacts to]( Natalia Grace Film Rumors |[Â]([Cillian Murphy Wins the Golden Globe for Best Actor]( in a Drama Film [Peter Capaldi on Britain’s Real-Life Institutional Disorder]( Behind Apple’s ‘Criminal Record’ |[Â]([Ayo Edebiri celebrates Golden Globes win for 'The Bear']( in emotional speech In Partnership with [FinanceBuzz]( Top Credit Cards for Balance Transfers If you have outstanding credit card debt, getting a [new 0% intro APR credit card]( could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Our credit card experts identified some of their [top credit cards for balance transfers.]( It’s perfect for anyone looking to pay down debt and not add to it! Click through to see what all the hype is about. 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