An announcement from Simon & Schuster’s publisher left the literary community wondering whether blurbs, the little snippets of praise on a book jacket, are all they’re cracked up to be.

Currently, the best 1-year CD rates are some of the best rates you can get on CDs in general. The best CD rate for a 12-month CD term right now is 4.55% APY from Credit Human Federal Credit Union.

A 3-month CD is a short-term CD. Banks and credit unions don't offer it as frequently as 6-month or 1-year CD terms, so you might not find it at all financial institutions. To see how 3-month CDs ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. After climbing for the past couple of years, CD rates have been slowly declining in 2024. CD rates tend to track the federal funds rate.

In the mood for a good laugh? Our favorite funny books for kids are sure to get even the most reluctant readers engaged and giggling. The humorous options on this list range from silly picture books ...

One of the easiest ways to get kids hooked on reading is to get them into a great book series. All it takes is a captivating Book 1, and they're off and running. Fantasy, mystery, science fiction, ...

Get ready to bug out with our Nat Geo Kids Bug Book Bundle! It includes 10 magazine issues, the Ultimate Bugopedia book, and is packed with Weird But True! facts, mind-bending puzzles, and jaw ...

Interest is compounded daily and credited to your account monthly. If you take money out of your CD during the agreed-upon term, before its maturity date, you’ll be charged a penalty for early ...

CNBC Select will update as changes are made public. If you're looking for a safe place to park significant savings, a jumbo CD can be a good choice. Most jumbo CDs require a minimum deposit of at ...

A no-penalty certificate of deposit is a type of CD that charges no fee for withdrawing money before the term expires. It offers more flexibility than other CDs. Strict editorial guidelines to ...

Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been devastated by the digital age “Elita” is a novel ...

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