Articles by April Fowell

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 05:21 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 04:41 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 08:56 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 08:09 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 06:14 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 08:15 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 07:36 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 06:58 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 05:10 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 03:30 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 01:20 AM EDT


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