Kathryn Underwood
Kate Underwood is a former high school teacher who now creates financial content for a variety of sites. Personal finance is a passion for her because it has enabled her to design a more purposeful life, and she loves sharing that empowerment with others.
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How to Block Spam Texts and Phone Calls on Your iPhone
Spam text messages and phone calls are rapidly rising. Managing the settings within your iPhone can help block unwanted messages.
Why Is Inflation Happening at the Highest Rate in Over 40 Years?
Inflation was at its highest rate since 1981, at 8.5 percent from March 2021 to March 2022. The war in Ukraine, rising wages, and supply chain issues are partly to blame.
Valerie Biden Owens’ New Memoir, Thoughts on Trump, and Net Worth
Valerie Biden Owens is the sister of President Joe Biden. She has managed or advised all of his Senate and presidential campaigns. What's her net worth?
Former NFL Star and Senate Candidate Herschel Walker Has Built an Impressive Net Worth
Herschel Walker, a former NFL player and Olympian, is running for U.S. Senate. What's his net worth?
Magic Johnson's Shoe Deal: Regrets Choosing Converse Over Nike
Magic Johnson has earned impressive salaries as an NBA player and through endorsements, but choosing Converse over Nike early in his career cost him a lot of money.
Top Fox News Political and TV Anchor Bret Baier's Salary and Net Worth
Bret Baier, a journalist at FOX News Channel, anchors a top-rated nightly program and covers political news. His salary and net worth reflect that.
CNBC's Female Anchors Host Some of the Top Financial and Business Programs Today
CNBC features a number of female correspondents and anchors in its top finance and business programs, including 'Squawk on the Street.'
Where Do Putin’s Daughters Live? Latest Target of U.S. Sanctions
Where do Russian President Vladimir Putin's daughters live? Although he rarely talks about his children, Putin said in the past that they live in Moscow.
Karlie Kloss Has Made Millions as a Top Model, TV Host, and Investor
Karlie Kloss is a supermodel, "Project Runway" host, and founder of a coding camp for girls. Her net worth is about $40 million in 2022, although her husband's is $2 billion.
Disney Feels the Heat in 2022, Conservative Group Criticizes 'Woke' Culture
The Walt Disney Company condemned the recent Florida legislation barring instruction on sexuality for those younger than fourth grade. Why is everyone made at Disney?
The Star of Discovery’s ‘Bee Czar’ Is Backed by Some Big Bucks
"Bee Czar" Walter Schumacher is a Texas native aiming to save the American honeybee through relocation and honey sales. What's his net worth?
'Morning Joe' Goes to 4 Hours of Programming to Increase Viewership
MSNBC's "Morning Joe" is adding a fourth hour to its programming and keeping the same three hosts the entire time. Drawing in new viewers is the primary goal.
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Is Working on a Film and Podcast During Her Hiatus
Rachel Maddow, a top-rated MSNBC host, has been on break from her primetime show since early Feb. 2022. Is she leaving MSNBC?
U.S. Cities Try Pilot Programs for Guaranteed Minimum Income
A number of cities in the U.S. are trying pilot programs providing guaranteed minimum income to select participants. What cities are on the list?
Ricki Lake Has Made Millions, Focuses on New Podcast Coming This Fall
Ricki Lake still has a multimillion-dollar net worth in 2022, and the former talk-show host is still active in the entertainment business.
Benjamin Franklin Gave Some of His Estate to Boston and Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin was a wealthy American and founding father, but what his net worth was isn't precisely known. He gave money to Boston and Philadelphia.
Caitlyn Jenner Is Joining Fox News To Share Her Perspective
Caitlyn Jenner is joining Fox News as a regular contributor. Have her salary details been released?
Lauren Sánchez Made Her Own Millions — Set to Marry Jeff Bezos?
Lauren Sánchez, an accomplished television anchor, actress, helicopter pilot, and producer, has a multi-million dollar net worth. She also may be getting married to Bezos.
Even Before SKIMS, Emma Grede was Hugely Successful
Emma Grede, co-founder of several lucrative businesses (including SKIMS with Kim Kardashian), has been hugely successful. What's her net worth?
Memphis Grizzlies Owner Robert Pera Is the Third-Richest NBA Owner
Robert Pera made most of his multi-billion-dollar wealth through founding and running his technology company. He also owns the Memphis Grizzlies.
Julia Child Paved the Way for Celebrity Cooks, One Perfect Soufflé at a Time
Julia Child, cookbook author and TV cooking show pioneer, paved the way for celebrity cooks. What was her net worth at the time of her death?
Jared Kushner’s Parents Made at Least $1 Billion in Real Estate
Jared Kushner has plenty of wealthy connections, including his real-estate investor parents who have a net worth of approximately $1 billion.
What the Avocado Shortage in Mexico Means for the U.S.
Mexican avocado imports have been temporarily suspended due to threats to a U.S. official, which has resulted in an avocado shortage.
Overstock Has Been Weakening on the Stock Market Amid Controversial Headlines
Online retailer Overstock.com saw rapid success after launching in 1999. Who owns the company?
Did Trump Use a Burner Phone? January 6 Committee Probe Continues
The Jan. 6 committee found a more than seven-hour gap in communications with Trump during the insurrection. A burner phone is a possible explanation.
AMC and GME Trading Halted for a Few Minutes Due to Unusual Activity
On March 29, trading of AMC and GME was halted for a few minutes. The NYSE imposed the halt due to unusual trading activity and volatility.
Guy Oseary Is Worth Millions — Talent Manager, Producer, and VC Investor
Guy Oseary's net worth is about $90 million. His long career as a talent manager in Hollywood, TV and film producer, and venture capitalist has paid off.
Elon Musk Is Vaccinated, Gets Second Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has contracted COVID-19 for the second time. Is Musk vaccinated against COVID-19?
How Venture Capitalist Alan Patricof Built His Net Worth
Alan Patricof helped pioneer the world of venture capital companies by founding APAX Partners and later Greycroft. What's his net worth?
Senate Could Vote on Federal Marijuana Legalization Soon — Here's How
The House could vote on federal marijuana legalization within the next week, and if that passes, the bill could move to the Senate for a vote.
Madeleine Albright Had Strong Opinions on Vladimir Putin
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright spoke out on Putin a month before her death after having warned of his danger to democracy for years.
Insurance Companies In Michigan Should Send Drivers Refund Checks By May
Michigan insurance companies are issuing refunds to insured drivers over a 60-day period, thanks to legislation signed by governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019.
Who Owns Conservative Media Company and Website The Daily Wire?
Who owns the conservative media company The Daily Wire? The company is making headlines for its protest against razor company Harry's.
What’s HuffPost Founder Arianna Huffington’s Net Worth?
Arianna Huffington, the co-founder of The Huffington Post and Thrive Global, has made at least $100 million for her work in journalism.
Luxury Real Estate Agent Josh Flagg Made His Own Millions Despite Family Wealth
Josh Flagg is a luxury real estate agent and reality TV star with a $35 million net worth. His family's $100 million net worth may have helped him start, but he has made his own career.
What Cable Providers Offer Conservative News Network OAN?
What cable providers still offer conservative news network OAN? After DIRECTV's contract ends, the network's reach will be constricted.
Will 'Young, Famous & African' Make Khanyi Mbau a Household Name in the U.S.?
South African soap opera and reality star Khanyi Mbau is in the cast of the Netflix reality series 'Young, Famous & African.' She has a net worth of $10 million.
Peter Schiff Makes Millions as a Broker and Top Financial Expert
Peter Schiff, a broker and economic analyst who founded Euro Pacific Capital, is worth about $70 million today. How did Schiff make his millions?
Shepard Smith Left Fox News Due to Frustration With Misinformation
Why did Shepard Smith leave Fox News after 23 years? In a 2021 interview, he discussed his longtime frustration with misinformation at the network.
Kevin Johnson’s Net Worth Is Strong as He Exits Starbucks
Kevin Johnson is stepping down as the CEO of Starbucks after five years. What has he accomplished with Starbucks and what is his net worth?
Stock Analyst Marc Chaikin’s Net Worth Likely in the Tens of Millions
Former Wall Street analyst and broker Marc Chaikin launched a second career through Chaikin Analytics. What's his net worth?.
Why Is the Price of Oil Dropping? Lower Demand and Geopolitical Changes
Why is the price of oil dropping? Key oil benchmarks dropped this week after increasing for weeks. Updates in China and Russia might be having an impact.
How 'Bad Vegan' Sarma Melngailis Went From Raw Food Pioneer to Prison
Sarma MeIngailis launched New York City's first raw food restaurant in 2004. By 2016, she was wanted for fraud and larceny after denying employees' pay.
How to Know Whether Ukraine-Focused Charities Are Scams or Legit
As the crisis in Ukraine grows, people want to help financially. Here's how to check if charities helping Ukraine are scams or legit.
Interest Rates Go Up Soon — How Does Raising Rates Help Fight Inflation?
The Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates in March. Raising interest rates is intended to slow down the economy and eventually lower prices and inflation.
How Did Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr Make His Millions?
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr started his career at Verizon before he focused on legal and political work. What is Barr's net worth?
Is the Brave Browser Safe? Details on the Chrome Alternative
Brave Software founded the Brave browser with the focus on personal online security and ad-blocking. Overall, the Brave browser is safe to use and can offer more data protection than other browsers.
Will Apple Stock Split in 2022? Seems Unlikely Right Now
Apple stock has gone up a lot in the past 10 years, which sometimes can prompt stock splits to bring down the price per share. However, Apple hasn't announced a stock split for 2022.
Tarek El Moussa’s Net Worth Is in the Millions Thanks to HGTV Show
Tarek El Moussa is a real estate entrepreneur and television personality, as the co-star of HGTV's Flip or Flop. His net worth is around $15 million thanks to his real estate business and TV career.
Yale Professor Shares 'Naughty or Nice' List — Where Companies Stand on Russia
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld shared a spreadsheet of nearly 300 companies stopping operations in Russia and applauded the decision. Here's the "naughty-or-nice" list.