Finance

Visa and Mastercard have­ reached a huge se­ttlement in an antitrust case brought by me­rchants over many years. The se­ttlement is set to affect numerous businesses and shoppers and transform how cre­dit card networks, banks, and retailers inte­ract. Let’s explore this ground-breaking settlement in full detail. Unveiling the­ Antitrust Settlement Visa, Maste­rcard, and affiliated banks […]

It’s been a disappointing week for Tesla, and some people – including investors – are blaming the company’s public-facing CEO. Tesla in Trouble? EV giant Tesla has released sales figures for the first quarter of the year, and the results were underwhelming. Company deliveries have dropped for the first time in nearly four years.  First […]

In what seems to be a promising start for the year 2024, the White House is optimistic about key economic indicators, highlighting higher consumer spending during the holiday season, real wage gains, and a notable surge in consumer confidence. They say these suggest a robust start for the U.S. economy in 2024. Optimistic Economic Signals […]

More millennials and Gen Z-ers are opting to wait to leave the nest. Find out why they aren’t moving on as quickly as older generations. Study Finds Adults Staying With Family in High Numbers One recent study showed that an unusually high percentage of millennial and Generation Z adults are still living with family, and […]

While millions of Americans are struggling with the cost of medical bills, drug prices, and healthcare in general, Houston residents might be able to find some help. And it’s coming from one of the most unlikely places—Walmart. Walmart’s Shift in Healthcare Strategy Walmart’s new “all in one” health centers are slowly being phased in as […]

One young student is questioning how his $50,000 salary job only leaves him with $10 to spend on personal items. Has the cost of living crisis gone too far? Video Sparks Financial Discourse A student’s revelation triggered a widespread conversation about the ongoing challenges associated with the cost of living crisis. Responding to Life’s Financial […]

It’s a good time to work in New York City, as Mayor Eric Adams has just announced a huge increase in the minimum wage. Here’s the full story. Mayor Eric Adams Makes Historic Minimum Wage Announcement On Tuesday, April 2nd, Eric Adams announced a historic change to the minimum wage that is set to benefit […]

Ever felt like your household items are just too silent, and maybe, just maybe, your life would peak if your water bottle could nag you about hydration? In a world where gadgets have gone from helpful to “huh?”, let’s sift through the tech clutter we’ve been convinced we can’t live without. Here’s a list of […]

2.7 million student loan borrowers across the country could be affected by Navient’s decision to transfer data to MOHELA, a company that has already been investigated and punished for a number of controversies. Navient’s Loan Switch Navient, a major private student loan servicer, has controversial plans to move its current loan data to MOHELA. Impact […]

Navigating the complicated American healthcare system is proving challenging for many patients. The complex processes from selecting insurance plans to deciphering medical bills is inadvertently causing patients to shoulder higher out-of-pocket costs. A Crisis of Confusion Patients are consistently finding themselves mired in confusion, as the complexities of insurance plans and medical billing procedures often […]