Finance
A new survey reveals that the average American has mentally spent over half of their paycheck before it arrives, particularly among those earning less than $75,000 annually. The survey of 2,000 employed Americans found that 59% pre-plan their expenses while waiting for their paycheck, leading to 51% of funds being allocated in advance. Key factors […]
Just in time for the busy summer travel season, starting May 28th only Southwest’s most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top-tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags. Frequent flyer A-List Members, Southwest-branded credit card holders and other select customers will be allowed one checked bag. Everyone […]
At least eight people were injured when a customer rammed into a CarMax store in Inglewood, California, Saturday afternoon, according to the Inglewood Police Department. The incident is being investigated as an intentional act. Police were dispatched to the store on the 8600 block of S. La Cienega Boulevard at around 2:03 p.m. local time, after […]
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have unsettled investors, contributing to a stock market sell-off that has erased $4 trillion from the S&P 500’s peak just last month. New policies have heightened uncertainty for businesses and consumers, particularly due to fluctuating tariffs on major trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and China. On Monday, the S&P 500 fell […]
Department investigators are looking into whether the major egg companies are sharing information about supply and pricing, possibly contributing to price increases, the sources said. Egg producers, including the industry’s trade association, have said the soaring prices are due to the avian flu. The investigation is being run out of the Antitrust Division of the […]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will impose a 25% tariff on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota starting Monday. The move is a direct response to President Trump’s trade policies, which recently introduced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports—though the White House has since paused these tariffs for a […]
Nike was granted a motion for partial summary judgment in its lawsuit against resale platform StockX on Tuesday, according to documents filed in New York district court. A judge in the United States District Court of New York sided with Nike’s claims that StockX sold counterfeit shoes, which were first revealed in a lawsuit back in 2023. The […]
A grassroots movement, The People’s Union USA, has organized a 24-hour “Economic Blackout” on Friday, February 28, urging Americans to stop all spending for a day to protest corporate and political influence. Participants are encouraged to avoid shopping, dining, and fueling up, especially at major retailers like Walmart and Amazon. The blackout aligns with growing […]
ESL has confirmed they have fixed issues affecting Visa debit/check cards. The news comes a day after ESL is reported that customers may be experiencing issues with their cards Monday morning. Customers are reporting that their cards are being declined when purchasing items. ESL said there is not an estimated time that this will be […]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has halted the review of new grant applications due to a freeze on Federal Register notices imposed by the Trump administration. This delay has stalled around 16,000 applications for approximately $1.5 billion in funding, impacting research on diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. The freeze has prevented […]
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