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Articles by April Fowell
Ripple Boss Foresees Crypto Market Explosion to $5 Trillion
According to the CEO of blockchain firm Ripple, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies will surpass $5 trillion this year.
Apr 08, 2024 6:42 AM EDT
Solar Eclipse to Spark $6 Billion Boom, Towns Prepare for Rush
Visitors are enjoying the unique astronomical event, which is beneficial for nearby companies that are directly in the line of the eclipse.
Apr 08, 2024 5:13 AM EDT
Supercharge Your Savings! Earn Up to $$$ with a 6% Savings Account
If you have credit card debt or are borrowing money in any other way, you may find it difficult to cope with the exorbitant interest rates of today. On the other hand, the current high interest rate environment benefits you if your goal is to save money since it allows you to earn a higher return on your idle capital. And one very attractive option to do it is with a high-yield savings account.
Apr 06, 2024 9:40 AM EDT
Fry Attachment Rate Stays High, Signaling Consumer Confidence
Taking a broader view, the so-called fry attachment rate's strength supports economic data by demonstrating that regular Americans are still prepared to spend money on little pleasures.
Apr 06, 2024 8:32 AM EDT
Unemployment Tumbles as US Adds Tons of Jobs, Is a Recession Off the Table?
Employers in the United States created a staggering 303,000 new jobs in March, a further indication that the economy is resilient enough to fend off inflation and avoid a recession due to rising interest rates.
Apr 06, 2024 6:31 AM EDT
Walmart Shoppers Rejoice! Check Your Receipts - You Might Be Owed Cash
Customers of Walmart who purchased specific weighted goods or bagged fruit have until the end of the month to be eligible for a portion of a settlement of $45 million, which settles claims the store overpaid for those products.
Apr 05, 2024 7:20 AM EDT
Itemize or Take the Standard Tax Deduction? This Guide Maximizes Your Refund!
Determining whether to itemize or take a standard deduction when filing taxes can be challenging at times.
Apr 05, 2024 2:09 AM EDT
Experts Reveal Strategies to Conquer Back Taxes and Save Money
Once again, tax season is among us, and the time for filing your federal tax forms is drawing near. Paying your tax payment and any back taxes you may owe is another requirement of this
Apr 04, 2024 9:07 AM EDT
Tesla Sales Slump as More Affordable Options Hit the Road (Is Now the Time to Buy?)
As global competition in the electric car industry intensified and the company's earlier price reductions failed to draw in additional customers, Tesla's sales dropped precipitously in the most recent quarter.
Apr 04, 2024 7:22 AM EDT
Spring Hope Blooms! More Homes on the Market, Buyer Optimism Up
With more properties on the market and buyers ready to buy now that the winter frost has passed, the spring purchasing season is heating up.
Apr 04, 2024 4:02 AM EDT
Post-Pandemic Optimism Leads to Decline in Estate Planning
According to a recent poll, less people are drafting wills, which shows that as the epidemic wanes, Americans are becoming less concerned about their death.
Apr 04, 2024 3:26 AM EDT
JetBlue's New Bag Fee Surprise: What You Need to Know
JetBlue is increasing the cost of checking bags during busy travel times by using surge pricing for bag checks, comparable to what Uber does.
Apr 04, 2024 2:37 AM EDT
Generational Gap in Wallets: Most Feel Financially Worse Off Than Parents, But Hopeful for Kids' Future
Furthermore, compared to their older and younger counterparts, many persons in their prime earning years were more likely to report feeling worse off than their parents, according to the poll.
Apr 04, 2024 1:51 AM EDT
Americans Need Half a Million MORE to Retire Comfortably
Americans have ambitions for their retirement, with the median worker believing they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably - a leap of 53% from their savings target in 2020, according to a new poll from Northwestern Mutual.
Apr 03, 2024 10:59 AM EDT
Your Favorite Chocolate Could Soon Be a Luxury You Can't Afford
Chocolate addicts take note: it's likely to grow more expensive to satisfy your already expensive addiction.
Apr 03, 2024 6:10 AM EDT
How Stores Like Target Use Your Data to Sell You More
For the past three quarters, Target store sales have decreased as consumers have been shopping at competitor Walmart (WMT.N), Temu (PDD.O), Shein, and other direct-to-consumer retailers searching for better deals.
Apr 03, 2024 5:21 AM EDT
Your Ultimate Guide to Outsmarting Tax Scammers and How To Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
There are a lot of hassles associated with tax season, from document collection to scheduling the time to submit. However, you should try to prevent being a victim of a tax fraud.
Apr 03, 2024 4:41 AM EDT
Should You Buy Gold at Record Highs?
Due in large part to gold's price gradually rising over the past several weeks, gold has been a popular issue among investors. Additionally, the price of gold reached a new all-time high of $2,259.29 per ounce on April 1, 2024.
Apr 02, 2024 11:40 AM EDT
Beyond Banks? Free Bitcoin Education Promotes Financial Literacy for All
The El Salvador-based Bitcoin education effort Mi Primer Bitcoin announced the open-source introduction of their upgraded Bitcoin Diploma curriculum.
Apr 02, 2024 11:06 AM EDT
Cash-Strapped Globetrotters Beware: The Hidden Costs Driving Up Luxury Travel
Most of the travel sector is back on course. However, the high costs associated with the luxury market, which increased during the Covid epidemic, aren't going down. In actuality, they are rising each month.
Apr 02, 2024 10:42 AM EDT
How to Spot Real Deals During the Solar Eclipse
Although the next complete solar eclipse will only last for a little over five minutes, fast-food restaurants and other businesses are using the occasion to launch days of promotions. These include discounts, free snacks, and solar eclipse glasses that are limited to one hundred pieces.
Apr 02, 2024 8:56 AM EDT
Save Money, Save Time: Essential Tax Updates for Small Businesses
There are several considerations small company owners should make for their tax file this year as Tax Day draws near.
Apr 02, 2024 8:09 AM EDT
Crush Your Credit Card Debt: Budget-Friendly Hacks to Freedom!
The cost of credit card debt may be high. Your credit card debt repayment procedure may take decades, and depending on how much you owe, you may wind up spending thousands of dollars in interest.
Apr 01, 2024 6:14 PM EDT
Renowned Economist Reveals Groundbreaking 'Inflation Reversal' Theory, Claims Fed to Introduce 'Negative Rate Hikes
The Federal Reserve may decide not to lower interest rates this year, but it won't stop the markets from rising, says TS Lombard chief U.S. economist Steven Blitz.
Apr 01, 2024 11:12 AM EDT
California Fast Food Boom Boosts Wages to $20, Will Your Industry Follow Suit?
The minimum wage in the restaurant business in the United States will reach $20 per hour for the majority of workers in California starting on Monday. However, the pay increase is igniting a heated discussion, with labor groups praising the advantages of higher salaries while some restaurant owners fear job losses and increased client pricing.
Apr 01, 2024 8:15 AM EDT
Is Deflation Coming? How to Prepare Your Finances Now
Although the rate of increase in average prices may have slowed down, it is still much higher than it was three years ago. Most of them are still going upward.
Apr 01, 2024 7:36 AM EDT
April Fool’s Day Money Jokes and Pranks For a Good Laugh
April Fool's Day, celebrated annually on the first day of April, is a time-honored tradition filled with laughter, pranks, and good-natured mischief.
Apr 01, 2024 6:58 AM EDT
Expert Hacks to Build Your Emergency Savings Fund - Fast!
After the spike in inflation and ensuing campaign of interest rate rises, economists are now more optimistic about a "soft landing" for the economy rather than the feared catastrophe.
Mar 30, 2024 5:10 AM EDT
Rising Debt Levels Lead to More Loan Rejections
In the last two years, half of Americans who asked for loans had their applications denied, citing a recent poll by personal finance website Bankrate.com.
Mar 30, 2024 3:30 AM EDT
Why Chasing Credit Card Points Might Be a Money Loser
When you use your credit card rewards, everyone feels like they're receiving something for free, but a recent study suggests that you could be paying more for those "freebies" than you think.
Mar 30, 2024 1:20 AM EDT