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Bankrate: 5 saving strategies for financial goals

August 24, 2024, 5:20am Business

Saving isn’t always easy, but it pays off over time. It’s especially useful to have a solid savings foundation in place to protect yourself against economic uncertainty. And with the unemployment rate surging to 4.3 percent in August, the road ahead looks potentially rocky. Read story

Levin: Why 818,000 fewer jobs signal a healing economy. Don’t panic

August 24, 2024, 5:06am Business

There was a lot of commotion Wednesday about an obscure — at least to non-economists — labor data revision that, on the face of it, showed 818,000 fewer nonfarm jobs in America than previously thought. To put this annual exercise in context and allay some concerns, it’s helpful to roll… Read story

What credit score is needed to buy a house?

August 19, 2024, 5:02am Business

Strictly speaking, you don’t need a credit score to buy a house. If you’re paying cash, for example, no one necessarily cares whether you have good credit. However, if — like most aspiring American homeowners — you’ll need financing, then your credit score is crucial. Read story

To mandate or not to mandate? How to lure employees back to the office

August 17, 2024, 5:48am Business

One of the key ways CBRE’s Lenny Beaudoin works with companies is by helping them rethink their employees’ relationship to in-person work, especially when it comes to return-to-office mandates. Read story

A home burns after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the area in the Centennial Heights neighborhood of Louisville, Colorado on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. U.S. homeownersǃ٠wildfire and flood risks are underinsured by $28.7 billion a year.

Gongloff: A $1 trillion time bomb is ticking in the housing market

A home burns after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the area in the Centennial Heights neighborhood of Louisville, Colorado on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. U.S. homeownersǃ٠wildfire and flood risks are underinsured by $28.7 billion a year.

August 11, 2024, 5:13am Business

Cassandras seldom get opportunities to be right about two disasters. Even the original Cassandra scored no notable victories after predicting the fall of Troy. But when a seer who successfully called one catastrophe warns of another coming, you might want to listen. Read story

Econometer: Can 7-Eleven change its US image and become more like the stores in Japan?

August 10, 2024, 5:25am Business

A food-focused shift for 7-Eleven is coming to the U.S., mimicking its success in Japan, and items are already showing up in Southern California. Read story

The Federal Trade Commission says cryptocurrency fraud schemes have ǃúskyrocketedǃù as consumers lose tens of millions of dollars.

Crypto scams are becoming more common on social media. Here’s how you can protect yourself

The Federal Trade Commission says cryptocurrency fraud schemes have ǃúskyrocketedǃù as consumers lose tens of millions of dollars.

August 4, 2024, 5:24am Business

When Kelly Mitchell, 56, had her Facebook account hacked by scammers, she didn’t realize that she had joined the group of nearly one million people who had been a part of ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, or data security breaches in the past year. Read story

Hiltzik: Investing through index funds is more popular than ever, so why is it becoming controversial?

July 20, 2024, 5:38am Business

The share of adult Americans who own stocks is approaching an all-time high of 63%, which may explain why events such as the surge in “meme” stocks like GameStop gets such generous play in the news. Read story

Bankrate: Pay off debt or save? Expert tips to help you choose

July 15, 2024, 5:53am Business

A common financial struggle for Americans is deciding how much money to devote to savings versus paying down debt. While the answer varies on a case-by-case basis, it’s often important to strike a balance between the two. Read story

How to combat loneliness in the workplace

July 13, 2024, 6:07am Business

Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking. Read story