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This week, the federal government took two steps that could have far-reaching effects for millions of American workers.
Apr 26, 2024 01:34 PM EDT
Elon Musk's Promise of Affordable EVs Sends Tesla Shares Skyrocketing
Following CEO Elon Musk's announcement that the electric car business intends to start producing new, reasonably priced EV models by early 2025, Tesla shares finished up 12% on Wednesday.
Costco's Gold Bars Part II: From Africa to the Alps to You
So where exactly does that shiny new "999.9 fine gold minted" bar from Costco come from? Under that "Essayeur Fondeur" Swiss authenticity stamp lies a long, bloody trail of death and tears.
Short on Cash? A Guide to Using Earn-Wage Apps Safely and Affordably
Several businesses provide a lending service known as Earned Wage Access, including EarnIn. In order to help workers meet their daily necessities and pay their obligations, the applications provide tiny, short-term loans to them between paychecks.
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Google Buys Access to Reddit Data, Raising Privacy Concerns
Google and Reddit have reached an agreement that enables the search engine giant to train its artificial intelligence models with postings from the online discussion platform, therefore enhancing services like Google Search.
Feb 24, 2024 05:45 AM EST
Senators Push Biden to Crack Down on Cheap Online Imports
President Joe Biden is being urged to take executive action by two U.S. senators who want to reduce the amount of duty-free packages coming into the country from China. They claim that U.S. manufacturers are unable to compete with low-cost competitors who, in their opinion, rely on forced labor and government subsidies in important industries.
Feb 24, 2024 05:11 AM EST
Why a Used Car is a Better Purchase in Today’s Market
As long as there's too much national debt the Federal Reserve must maintain low-interest rates or banks default on their loans. That means consumer borrowing costs remain low and the market for used cars stays highly competitive.
Feb 23, 2024 03:38 PM EST
4 Cars Owners Regret: Teslas, Sports Cars, and More
That's the problem with cars these days like Tesla and the Apple Car. They just don't make them to last. With all this new technology, it's just a bunch of computers on wheels. You're lucky if your new car lasts 100,000 miles without a major issue.
Feb 23, 2024 03:30 PM EST
What Are Crypto ETFs? A Beginner's Guide
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Feb 23, 2024 03:17 PM EST
Revised FAFSA Glitches Cause Financial Aid Hang-Up
This year, the anxiety that many students have about receiving the necessary financial help to attend their first-choice college is dampening their pleasure over getting admitted.
Feb 23, 2024 11:10 AM EST
Investors Brace for Wait: Fed's Waller Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
Christopher Waller, the governor of the Federal Reserve, stated on Thursday that before he is ready to back interest rate reductions, he will need to see more proof that inflation is down.
Feb 23, 2024 10:14 AM EST
Cooling Inflation, Rising Rates: Are High-Yield Savings Accounts Still Your Best Bet?
The recent years have not been the best for interest rate environments. The greatest inflation rate in decades, coupled with high interest rates intended to control it, has caused Americans to feel the pinch of the economy almost everywhere-from their mortgage payments to their food bills.
Feb 23, 2024 06:07 AM EST
Reddit's IPO Filing Shows Growth, But Questions Remain
Reddit made public its initial public offering (IPO) filing on Thursday, one day before its much-awaited scheduled March stock market debut in the United States. The social network firm said that its net loss decreased to $90.8 million and revenue growth was around 21% in 2023.
Feb 23, 2024 12:19 AM EST
Why Bidenomics is a Complete Failure
The numbers don't lie, and they paint a picture of an economy floundering under the weight of misguided decisions.
Feb 22, 2024 12:33 PM EST
Bitcoin to 100K: Why 2024 Might Be The Year
Analysts at Blockware Solutions suggest that the 2024 Bitcoin halving could take the asset over the moon.
Feb 22, 2024 12:19 PM EST
New Data: How Many Credit Cards Should You Own?
Ask yourself, can you keep track of due dates, credit limits, and rewards programs? If you're nodding, great! If not, it might be time to rethink your plastic portfolio.
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