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The Daily Money

ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Thu Feb 15 2024

 

Daniel de Visé Personal Finance Reporter

Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

Tired of struggling with the new federal financial aid form? Colleges are, too. 

Now, some schools have created their own. While the documents don't replace the 2024-2025 free application for federal student aid (FAFSA), institutions can use them to estimate financial aid awards, Medora Lee reports.

The schools are responding to delays with the rollout of a new, simplified FAFSA from the Department of Education. Read the story.

Bezos sells stock, pockets $4B

One of the wealthiest men in the world now has a lot more cash on hand.

Jeff Bezos has been unloading Amazon stock at a fast clip, Bailey Schulz reports, selling nearly 25 million shares worth $4 billion since Feb. 7. And there's likely more to come; Amazon's latest annual report noted that the executive chair plans to sell a total of 50 million shares by Jan. 31, 2025.  

Experts say the move makes sense. Amazon shares are up, and Bezos's recent move from Seattle to Miami means he can sell without worrying about Washington state's new capital gains tax. Or. . . Does Bezos know something we don't? Read the story.

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Music fans of a certain age will remember "Gin and Juice," a song that blasted forth from car stereos, roughly 30 years ago. Now, its creators, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, have launched a series of namesake drinks.

The gin-based beverages come in four flavors, Anthony Robledo reports: Apricot, Citrus, Melon and Passionfruit. Snoop and Dre have released a promotional video, reportedly in the "Pulp Fiction" style. Follow the link above, or read the story here.

About The Daily Money

Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you.

Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today.

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FAFSA
 

Schools fill a void with their own FAFSA-like form with fast turnaround

The forms don't replace the 2024-25 FAFSA. But schools use them to estimate aid awards for students frustrated by slow FASFA processing times.

Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be available in four flavors: Apricot, Citrus, Melon, and Passionfruit
 

Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre launch 'Gin and Juice' cocktail cans

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre launched a line of cocktails called "Gin & Juice," named after Snoop's song off his 1993 album "Doggystyle."

William Post, of Glen Lake, Mich., poses with a Pop-Tart on March 16, 2003. Post, who played an important role in the development of the Pop-Tarts toaster pastry, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, according to a family obituary.
 

Pop-Tarts co-inventor William 'Bill' Post passes away at 96

William 'Bill' Post, who was one of the inventors of Pop-Tarts created the first 10,000 Pop-Tarts by hand in 1964.

North Carolina doctor to use $757,000 lottery win to support his campaign for U.S. Congress seat
 

North Carolina man to use lottery winnings for US Congress run

Josh McConkey of Apex says he's planning to use his lottery winnings to finance his campaign for a seat in the U.S. Congress.

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How to stay safe on cruises to countries with travel advisories

If you have booked a cruise to a destination with an active travel advisory, it may still be safe to go.

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$49 tickets for sale on Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines is selling tickets for spring travel for as little as $49 one-way.

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What could happen to your Social Security bump as inflation slows?

Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment is expected to slide as inflation cools. Seniors, though, are still struggling and paying more tax.

Disney characters dance during the unveiling of the Disneyland Magic Happens parade on Feb 27, 2020.
 

Disneyland performers seek union protections in California

The Actors' Equity Association is hoping to represent around 1,700 performers character actors and support staff at the Disney parks in California.

People protest ride-hailing companies like Uber, Lyft and others in the Transportation Network Provider parking lot at O'Hare International Airport, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Chicago.
 

Uber, Lyft drivers strike at 10 US airports on Valentine's Day

A coalition of gig-work drivers organized under Justice for App Workers are striking on Valentine's Day on Wednesday. They have to key demands.

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