Low-Income Borrowers Face Loan Delinquency as Prices Rise
According to current data and bank executives, U.S. borrowers with lower incomes are finding it more and more difficult to make their loan payments. As a result, banks are becoming more cautious when granting credit cards and auto loans.
Apr 23, 2024 04:45 AM EDT
Another Retailer Bites the Dust: How Express's Struggles Reflect the Changing Retail World
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Once a trailblazer in casual workplace wear, the company has struggled to compete with retailers like Zara and H&M.
Biden's Renewed Effort for Tuition-Free Community College Could Transform Personal Finances
President Joe Biden indicated that he was still hopeful about making some college education free when he disclosed the specifics of his Plan B for student loan forgiveness.
Fewer Self-Checkouts at Walmart: Could This Mean More Cashiers and Lower Prices?
Walmart is getting rid of the self-service lanes at a store in Missouri, joining the ranks of businesses reevaluating self-checkout.
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Bitcoin Breaches $56,000, Highest Level in Two Years, Triggers Market-Wide Surge
The largest cryptocurrency in the world by market capitalization, Bitcoin, continued its upward trend in Asian trade on Tuesday, hitting a two-year high of almost $56,000 and boosting the whole cryptocurrency market amid encouraging market developments and purchases from bulls.
Feb 27, 2024 05:11 PM EST
Americans Spend Record Share of Income on Food Since 1991
Americans are spending more of their money on food than they have in the last thirty years, between restaurants and grocery.
Feb 27, 2024 07:04 AM EST
US Blocks Merger of Kroger and Albertsons, Citing Price Concerns
The $24.6 billion agreement would remove competition and raise costs for millions of Americans, according to the Federal Trade Commission, which filed a lawsuit to stop the proposed merger between grocery titans Kroger and Albertsons.
Feb 27, 2024 12:25 AM EST
Future-Proof Your Portfolio: Top 5 AI Investments to Watch Out for in 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword on everyone's lips, and it's not just because Siri got a new update. ...
Feb 26, 2024 12:41 PM EST
Rise Against Terror: How Ukraine's Resistance Could Spark Global Democratic Uprising
Part 2 of Is Ukraine hunting Russia's blood gold traffickers in Africa?
Feb 28, 2024 12:42 PM EST
ETH-Denver 2024: The Epicenter of Blockchain Innovation & Creativity
ETH-Denver is more than just a conference; it's a pulsating hub of decentralized innovation.From February 26th to March 3rd, over 20,000 members of the SporkDAO community will come together to share ideas, express creativity, and build the future.
Feb 26, 2024 11:09 AM EST
The 2024 Bitcoin Halving is Coming. Here's What You Need to Know
Every four years, Bitcoin undergoes a halving event. In layman's terms, this means the number of new coins earned by miners gets cut in half.
Feb 26, 2024 10:51 AM EST
Consumers Fight Back, Forcing Businesses to Rethink Pricing Strategies
A lot of Americans now buy differently due to inflation. These shifts in consumer behavior are now contributing to a decrease in inflation.
Feb 26, 2024 12:18 AM EST
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