Internet Shutdowns, Texas Wildfire, and Worst Business States

How to Save Money: 7 Key Steps                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 29 Feb | [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. Joke of the Day: How do rabbits travel? By hareplanes. Keeping up with America [Coinbase customers are seeing $0 in their accounts -]( The crypto exchange says it's investigating: Some Coinbase customers are opening their digital wallets to find zero dollar balances in their accounts, an issue the cryptocurrency exchange platform acknowledged on Wednesday. [2 charged with stealing $20 million in SNAP benefits from NYC bodega:]( Dawood Kassim, 31, and Dia Alqalisi, 26, allegedly allowed SNAP recipients to exchange their benefits for cash or non-eligible goods like beer at Throop Farm Market in Brooklyn. [A cluster of wildfires scorched the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday,](including a blaze that grew into one of the largest in state history, as flames moved with alarming speed and blackened the landscape across a vast stretch of small towns and cattle ranches. [Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in US Senate:](Kentucky senator, 82 and the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step aside as minority leader at end of this year [Chiefs release WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, save $12 million in cap space:]( The Kansas City Chiefs plan on releasing veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, according to ESPN. Do you believe in term limits for members of Congress? [Yes]( [No]( Around the World [Many in Iran are frustrated by unrest and poor economy - Parliament elections could see a low turnout:]( Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may not be who gets elected but how many people actually turn out to vote. [Ukraine reports jump in number of downed Russian planes:](Ukraine's military says it has shot down 10 Russian military jets in as many days, which marks a sharp increase over the preceding months. Lets Talk Business and Tech [Wall Street Sees 100% Upside for This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock]( No One Is Talking About [These are the best (and worst) states for business owners]( in 2024 [The cost of silence:]( How internet shutdowns impede Pakistan’s technological ascent Richer, Wiser, Happier [52 Affordable Quick Trips for When You Need to Escape:]( Mini vacations offer big fun on a tight timetable. [How to Save Money: 7 Key Steps]( | Melanie Lockert, Fortune. Between mass layoffs and talk of a potential recession, one thing remains certain: It’s never too late to start saving for the unexpected. Inflation has stuck around, with the Consumer Price Index rising 3.4% in 2023 according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The rising cost of goods means paying more for the same and can take a bite out of your discretionary income. Learning how to save money and manage the money you do have can put you in the best position for whatever comes your way. 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