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How this mechanic found a niche fixing Teslas and EVs
Carl Medlock used to work at Tesla, now he runs his own repair shop in Seattle fixing electric vehicles.
Americans are pausing investments because of the Russia-Ukraine war. Here's what it could cost them
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is hurting Americans' financial outlook, causing many to pause investing, according to a survey. Here's why that's a problem.
Gramercy Funds CIO on emerging markets investing amid the Russia war, including Ukrainian bonds
Robert Koenigsberger, CIO of Gramercy Funds, discussed his investment in Ukrainian bonds.
Personal finance education is gaining momentum but economics is falling by the wayside, study finds
Twenty-three states now require a personal finance course for graduation, according to the 2022 Survey of the States from the Council for Economic Education.
If you're rejoining the workforce after retiring, here's how to handle your Medicare coverage
It might make sense to drop your Medicare coverage and pick it up again later, depending on the options at your new job.
Companies are raising consumer prices but you have to be a sleuth to detect it
Some manufacturers are cutting the contents of packages. So-called shrinkflation is a way to increase consumer costs without adjusting the sticker price.
Hedge funds are doubling down on commodities bets with some notching big gains
Hedge funds have ramped up their commodity bets as prices surged during geopolitical turmoil, and managers with big exposure are reaping sizable profits.
Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 1
Tristram Waye Words Unfold and NCFA ambassador March 16, 2022 Part 1 of a 4 part series... Imagine a postcard, a tiny piece of coal, a...
How the Federal Reserve's rate hike impacts student loan borrowers
The Fed's recent interest rate hike will likely cause private student loans to get pricier, and for some, now is a good time to think about...
Washington lawmakers are considering a gas tax holiday. Don't expect that to make a big dent in what you’re paying at the pump
Record high gas prices are stretching consumers. Yet experts say temporarily doing away with the federal gas tax won't do much.
Why Blockchain analytics are catching Washington’s attention
Protocol Benjamin Pimentel Mar 16, 2022 In warning against the use of crypto by Russian oligarchs to evade war sanctions, Senate Democrats led by Elizabeth Warren...
Here’s why you should start paying off debt now — and how to get started
The danger comes from interest rate hikes occurring several more times over the next few months and potentially in bigger chunks.
How Canada’s economy is being impacted by the war in Ukraine
BDC March 17, 2022 After two years of pandemic, now, a new source of uncertainty is hitting the economy—the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. While Canada's...
Skyrocketing inflation is taking an ever-bigger bite out of your paycheck
Wages are rising, yet the prices consumers must pay for goods and services are rising even faster.