Here Are the 10 Most Difficult Wordle Words of 2022

But what was the toughest Wordle of 2022? How does it work? Well, remember when absolutelyeveryonewas posting their Wordle attempts on Twitter? Wordle 241 3/6 you asked for this So what were the hardest words? According to the numbers they are… 1. TACIT Some of this checks out. A number of them – like FOYER or TACIT – feel like words I’d spell incorrectly. Others like PARER barely feel like words that actually exist....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Amber Medina

Here is Why I Always Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred When Dining Out

These points are highly valuable since they transfer to14 different airline and hotel partners. This helps me earn more rewards over time, which I typically redeem for travel expenses later on. It’s also worth noting that the Sapphire Preferred doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees. Once you’ve earned its bonus, stick around for the dining rewards. Plus, 5% for hotels and car rentals booked through Capital One Travel. That makes this card a good option for both dining in and ordering out from your favorite restaurant....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Alexandra Patel

Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2021

Read on for an overview of some common expenses and tips for new pet owners. How much are adoption fees? Your first year of owning a pet is often the most expensive due to one-time startup costs. Expect to pay anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 during your first year of pet ownership. When buying directly from a breeder or pet store, expect to pay more. In fact, according toPrudentPet Insurance, some dog breeds can cost as much as $14,000 to adopt....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Cody Black

Here's How Your Tax Refund Can Help You Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle

Here’s what Flores wants you to know about saving your refund and where you should keep it. The great debate: Should you save or pay down debt? Deciding which path will give you more financial freedom can be tough. Paying downdebtcan help you pay less interest as you reduce your balance. That could mean you have more money to save in the long run. However, saving money now can help you cover emergency expenses andstart building wealth....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · David Medina

Here's the Internet Equipment You Need if You Just Got a New Gaming Rig

These days, games are crazy hefty. The latest Call of Duty game,Black Ops 6, requires about 137 gigabytes. More often, gamers buy shiny new games and then sit around for hours waiting to play them. There are investments you’re free to make that’ll help alleviate some of these woes. For a wireless broadband connection, those areyour modem and router. While most ISPs will loan you this equipment, many will charge you an additional monthly fee....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Lauren Wood

Here's the real story behind that viral funeral home anti-vaccine ad

But there’s no real funeral home involved. It was a prank with a message. “Get vaccinated.” A funeral home!" The agency chose the name Wilmore for the neighborhood where the company is located, Oakley told the station. If not, see you soon." It links to ahealthcare sitewhere users can sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Wilmore hoax hit home for some people, even if the funeral home doesn’t really exist....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Amber Zamora

Here's What I'm Doing With My $6,000 Student Loan Refund

Early in December, thousands of dollars were deposited into my bank account from the US Department of Education. Student loan borrowers have been on awild ride this year. During the pandemic, I paid down my student loan balance to about $14,000. On Dec. 1, more than 10 weeks after making the request, that refund hit my bank account. And if you receive a student loan refund, I recommend you don’t either....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Jennifer Brown

Here's What Jack Dorsey Told Elon Musk in Private Texts About Twitter

Musk is trying to back out of the deal and Twitter sued the billionaire to enforce the agreement. Twitter’s relationship with Musk has been a rocky one. Twitter sued Musk in July. That case is scheduled to go to trial in the Delaware Court of Chancery on Oct. 17. Musk, by contrast, accuses Twitter of misrepresenting the number of spam and fake accounts on its site. He alleges the price he agreed to buy Twitter for is inflated....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Miss Laura Evans

Here's Who Can't Get Their Student Loans Canceled

What options do you have? Here also iswho will automatically get their student loan debt canceled. What kinds of student loans aren’t covered by Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan? Discontinued in 2010, the FFEL program allowed private lenders to issue and administer federally guaranteed loans. Will privately held loans be included later in the administration’s debt forgiveness plan? What kinds of loans are eligible for debt forgiveness? Recipients of Pell Grants are eligible for $20,000 of forgiveness....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Douglas Glass

Here's Why Amazon Wants To Kill the Barcode

As a result, Amazon said Friday that it has aplan to kill the barcode. “It will help us get packages to customers more quickly and accurately.” The system, called multi-modal identification, isn’t going to fully replace barcodes soon. Amazon has built computer vision into other products. You canask an Echo Showsmart display, “Alexa, what am I holding?” to get help recognizing objects around the house. The feature is called Show and Tell and was designed with vision impaired people in mind....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Anna Rodgers

Here's why mortgage refinance rates are dropping even lower

Just when you thought interest rates couldn’t go any lower – they go lower. And thanks to a recent change, refi deals are getting even sweeter. That has since fallen to 2%, according to FHFA data. “The COVID-19 pandemic financially exacerbated America’s affordable housing crisis. The FHFA was created following the 2008 housing crisis, and the agency acts asconservatorof Fannie and Freddie mortgages. Jumbo mortgages between $510,400 and $765,000 in some regions were also exempt....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Krystal Morgan

Hidden Savings on Refurbished Buys Can Score You This Bose Soundbar 550 for Just $170

There’s no understating the power of ahigh-quality soundbarwhenever you’re putting together your home entertainment system. However, they can quickly get pricey. That’s why taking advantage of refurbished items can be a big win for your wallet. This deal is live until March 30, but it could sell out well before then. This refurbished Bose Soundbar 550 measures 32 inches long and has five speakers. It also supports Dolby Atmos sound and can enhance dialog, bass and treble....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Christine York

High APYs Hold On -- for Now. Today's CD Rates, Feb. 19, 2025

slide in your information below to get CNET’s partners' best rate for your area. But don’t wait too long to take advantage of today’s APYs. you might earn up to 5% APY on the best high-yield savings accounts. Check outtop savings ratesnow. We evaluated CD rates from more than 50 banks, credit unions and financial companies. We evaluate CDs based on APYs, product offerings, accessibility and customer service. *APYs as of Feb....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Dr. Keith Alexander