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Your Favorite “Finfluencer” Is Losing You Money
Do you follow someone on Instagram or TikTok who gives you investing tips? Maybe they explain how to build wealth with $100, or which stocks to buy, or how crypto will make you rich. If you nodded yes, you're not alone — and you're probably making financial decisions...
Cryptocurrency Is Now a Huge Divorce Problem
Millennials are the first generation dealing with a divorce complication their parents never faced: how do you split cryptocurrency in a settlement? That casual Bitcoin purchase from 2017 that seemed like play money could now be worth hundreds of thousands. Or it...
Why Cheap Items Are Now Cooler Than Designer Bags
People showed up with pepper spray. They camped out overnight in November cold. They called stores hundreds of times. All for a $44 glass cup shaped like a bear wearing a tiny green beanie. The Starbucks Bearista cup launched November 6 as part of the chain's 2025...
The Hidden Danger of Buy Now, Pay Later Holiday Shopping
Half of shoppers plan to use buy now, pay later services for holiday shopping this year, according to PayPal's latest report. That's a massive increase from previous years, and it makes sense on the surface. Splitting payments into four installments with no interest...
The Ralph Lauren Christmas Trend Is Missing the Point
If your TikTok algorithm has been showing you tartan-draped mantels, oxblood velvet ribbons, and vintage ornaments arranged just so, you've encountered the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic. The trend has racked up millions of views across social media, with former...
Your Next Uber Ride Might Not Have a Driver
A month ago, a robot taxi killed San Francisco's most beloved bodega cat. The city erupted in grief and rage, with memorials, protests, and calls to ban autonomous vehicles altogether. Last week, Amazon launched its own fleet of self-driving taxis on those same...
A “Tone-Deaf” Celebrity Launched Skincare for Toddlers
Shay Mitchell thought she was solving a problem when she launched Rini, a skincare line designed for children as young as three years old. Instead, she walked straight into a firestorm. The Pretty Little Liars actress debuted her brand with hydrogel face masks...
The “Doom Spending” Trap That Has Your Wallet Screaming
One in five Americans is engaging in what psychologists are calling "doom spending," making excessive or impulsive purchases driven by fear and anxiety about the future. It sounds contradictory: economic uncertainty should make us save more, not spend more. Yet here...
How to Start Investing Late in Life for Retirement
Smart, realistic steps for building wealth when time feels tight If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s and just starting to think about investing for retirement, it’s easy to feel behind. But here's the truth: starting late is still better than not starting at...
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