Tag: finance

Furniture retailers are facing the difficult reality that even products consumers still prefer to buy in person are no longer immune to shifting consumer habits, rising operating costs, and broader economic uncertainty. As inflation pressures household spending and e-commerce continues reshaping …

China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports

When the economy grows tight, Americans cut back on their beauty purchases, according to market analysts.  “Among all merchandise categories, including household goods, toys, pet food, vitamins, fitness, makeup, and skincare are the categories that rank highest for consumer intent to reduce …

Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses important student loan program changes that become effective July 1, 2026 with The Institute of Student Loan Advisors’ Betsy Mayotte. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Betsy Mayotte from the Institute of Student …

Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes

After more than a year of speculation about whether Spirit Airlines could come out of two bankruptcies with a last-minute Hail Mary, the skyrocketing price of jet fuel ended up dealing the final blow to the beleaguered low-cost airline. In the earliest hours of May 2…

UPS CEO says drug delivery strategy a good antidote to economic uncertainty

US Treasury seen holding coupon sizes steady, leaning on bills as tariff refunds loom

China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in ’candid’ call ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Most working Americans are aware — and most financial professionals agree — that 401(k) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are important retirement savings tools. In my years reporting on personal finance matters, I’ve unfortunately encountered evidence that people who rely too much on …