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'Soft landing, no recession,' Bank of America now predicts. Here's what consumers can expect

A highly anticipated downturn in the U.S. economy may not come to fruition, based on the latest economic data, experts say. Here's what consumers can expect.

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Consumers may soon get up to $14,000 or more in rebates for making energy-efficient home upgrades — if states sign on

Inflation Reduction Act created two consumer rebate programs tied to energy efficiency. Florida has signaled it won't apply for the federal funding.

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Money market funds are paying above 5%. What to know before ditching your savings account

Money market funds are now paying above 5%. Here's what to know before transferring cash from a savings account.

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A consumer spending slowdown is coming in the second half of 2023

Consumers have continued to spend amid high inflation, but interest rate hikes and resuming student loan payments could slow that.

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Paying in cash helps shoppers 'forget' guilty pleasures, Stanford research finds

Even as transactions get increasingly cashless, there's still a place for paper currency, especially when it comes to guilty pleasures, Stanford research finds.

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These states are restoring free school meals for all kids, regardless of income

Nine states have passed legislation that preserves a federal pandemic-era policy making free school meals available to all students, regardless of income.

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'Something bad is happening around the corner': Why a consumer spending drop is likely in the fall

Consumers have continued to spend amid high inflation, but interest rate hikes and resuming student loan payments could slow that.

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Four-time Olympic medalist Dominique Dawes on how she defines success

Olympic icon Dominique Dawes wants more than sports records for the kids attending her gymnastics academies. She wants to build champion human beings.

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This is America's most overlooked labor force, with as much as 80% shut out of work

National labor data shows that only one in five disabled Americans can find work, but Amy and Ben Wright, Bitty & Beau's Coffee founders, are changing that.

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Couples leverage 'something borrowed' to cut wedding costs

The average cost for a wedding has increased to $30,000, but brides are being more savvy with their budgets and renting items instead of purchasing them.

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Tiktok’s hyper-realistic aging filter may help you make better retirement decisions — but not on its own

A new social media filter lets you catch a glimpse of future you. Experts weigh in on whether that may inspire people to save more.

1 year ago

Cryptography: A Novel Solution to the AI-Labeling Problem

Cryptography | Aug 3, 2023 C2PA, or the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, is revolutionizing the way we identify and label AI-generated content, offering a cryptographic solution that has far-reaching applications in content verification, digital rights management, combating misinformation, and more. What is C2PA? C2PA, or the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, is


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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.25 billion. Here’s how it benefits the government

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion. Here's how the lottery benefits the government.

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Meta Files New Patent: Voice ID Data for User Authentication…Progress or Privacy Concern?

Patent | Aug 3, 2023 Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is taking a significant step towards enhancing user security and personalization. The company has recently filed a patent entitled "User Identification with Voiceprints on Online Social Networks." This article will explore the details of this patent and what it means for users and advertisers along


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1 year ago

New Mortgage Guidelines in Exceptional Circumstances: Implications for Fintech and Bank Mortgage Lenders

Mortgage Lending | Aug 3, 2023 The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has recently released new guidelines for mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances. The new guidelines are designed to provide a framework for lenders when dealing with borrowers who are facing exceptional circumstances. These circumstances could include situations such as a global pandemic, a


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