Personal Loan: Definition, Types, and How to Get One

What Is a Personal Loan? A personal loan is an amount of money you borrow to use for a variety of purposes. For instance, you may use a personal loan…

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Who We Are Investopedia was founded in 1999 with the mission of simplifying financial decisions and information to give readers the confidence to manage every aspect of their financial life.…

Legal and Privacy Considerations When Using Internet Tools for Targeted Marketing

Businesses often rely on targeted marketing methods to reach their relevant audiences. Instead of paying for, say, a television commercial to be viewed by people across all segments of society…

Does Ozempic, Wegovy Cause Suicidal Thoughts? Debate Over Safety Continues

The authors of a new study say there’s no link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation, while another recent study suggests the inverse. Research into semaglutide use and suicidal thoughts…

DOJ, FTC, DOL, and NLRB Join Forces and Announce Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Issues in Merger Investigations

On August 28, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, which enforces the US antitrust laws including the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),…

Best Money Market Accounts for September 2024—Up to 5.35% APY

Investing Stocks Cryptocurrency Bonds ETFs Options and Derivatives Commodities Trading Automated Investing Brokers Fundamental Analysis Markets View All Simulator Login / Portfolio Trade Research My Games Leaderboard Banking Savings Accounts…

Compare the Best Mortgage Rates Today – Sept. 3, 2024

As of Sept. 3, 2024, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.33%, 20-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.10%, 15-year fixed mortgage rate is 5.41%, and 10-year fixed mortgage rate…

Why Getting Your Flu and COVID-19 Shots at the Same Time Is a Good Idea This Year

CDC guidelines for the 2024–25 flu season recommend the flu shot for all individuals ages 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. The recommendations include two key updates: a return…

Arguing Internet Availability to Establish Copyright Infringement Is Bananas

In an unpublished opinion, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision finding that a pro se Californian artist failed to establish that an Italian artist…