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.
Apr 26, 2024 1:26 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Apr 23, 2024 2:23 AM EDT
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.
Apr 22, 2024 11:10 AM EDT
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.
Apr 22, 2024 10:19 AM EDT
Relief for Diabetes Patients: Biden Champions $35 Insulin Cap in Bid to Ease Healthcare Costs
Biden's team frequently exaggerates the amount that those qualified for the price ceiling previously spent for insulin in an effort to highlight what it perceives as a benefit over the likely Republican nominee, Donald Trump. F
Apr 22, 2024 5:55 AM EDT
Why Solana is Better Than Ethereum
Ethereum changed my life. More than my college degree, winning the flag football regional championship, or my managerial position at Denny's combined.
Apr 19, 2024 8:59 PM EDT
Why Airchat Is The Next Big Social Media Platform You're Not On (Yet)
Naval Ravikant and Brian Norgard built something special Social media is broken. We all know this. At this year's Eth-Denver I was introduced to the app that will fix it.
Apr 18, 2024 10:44 PM EDT
Macro Summer 2024 is Here For Crypto - Here's Everything You Need to Know
Crypto royalty Arthur Hayes of BitMEX and former Goldman Sachs exec Raoul Pal have a new rallying cry for getting rich: forget 90% of stocks. They're yesterday's game. The duo is pointing to crypto and tech for a period they dub 'Macro Summer'-a season of record all-time highs for Bitcoin.
Apr 18, 2024 4:25 PM EDT
Good News for Californians? In-N-Out Promises to Fight Minimum Wage Price Hikes
Lynsi Snyder, president of In-N-Out, has pledged to maintain current rates at the beloved burger joint on the West Coast.
Apr 13, 2024 9:50 AM EDT
Is a Recession Coming? Big Banks Offer Mixed Signals on the Economy
Large banks issued a warning about an "uncertain" year due to the first quarter's uneven financial performance, persistently rising inflation, and geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, Europe, and other regions.
Apr 13, 2024 6:14 AM EDT
Buy Gold Bars at Costco? Why Guns, Gold, and Hard Assets Go Viral
The numbers show that when the going gets tough, Americans get to buying guns and gold. Signs of this gold rush might even be found amongst something as commonplace and red, white, and blue as Costco's floor-to-ceiling pallets of bulk household products and its $1.50 hotdog line. But the gold's origins are not so red, white, and blue.
Apr 12, 2024 2:28 PM EDT
Gas Prices on the Rise, But Here's How to Save Money
Drivers on a tight budget might want to fill up as soon as possible because gas prices are probably going to rise in the near future.
Apr 12, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: How Debt Creates Financial Risk and Instability
With the intention of beginning to erase people's loans as early as this autumn, the Biden administration is working swiftly to implement its new plan for student loan forgiveness.
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