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Are American consumers facing a credit crisis?
Is it time for your household to rein in its spending? The Washington Post reported that American consumers are increasingly falling behind on car loan and credit card payments, a “troubling signal of consumer stress” that is “most acute for lower-income earners” who mostly spent down the stimulus money they socked away during the pandemic.…
The Week contest: Lazy job
This week’s question: A TikTok “life coach” is recommending fellow 20-somethings find “Lazy Girl Jobs”: low-stress, white-collar positions that allow them to work remotely and focus on their non-work lives. Come up with a job title for a uniquely low-effort role. Click here to see the results of last week’s contest: Housing monument Skip advert RESULTS:…
NYT Exposé Shows Migrants Kids in U.S. Are Forced into Brutal Jobs for Major Brands
Lizzo’s current dancers praise singer as she faces lawsuit
Lizzo’s current backup dancers have expressed support for the singer, thanking her for “shattering limitations and kicking in the door way” for them as the artist faces a lawsuit from former dancers accusing her of sexual harassment and fat-shaming. In an Instagram post, Lizzo’s dance troupe, known as the “Big Grrrls,” said they have “had…
New homes get more affordable
Here are three of the week’s top pieces of financial insight, gathered from around the web: New homes get more affordable New homes are no longer selling at a premium, said Matt Phillips in Axios. “The median price for an existing single-family home stood at $416,000 in June,” according to FactSet. That’s almost exactly the…
Striking actors shut down Hollywood
The smartest insight and analysis, from all perspectives, rounded up from around the web: Hollywood studios thought they could “ride out the skirmish with screenwriters” and keep the entertainment factory going, said Meg James in the Los Angeles Times. Now, with Hollywood actors joining striking screenwriters last week for the biggest Tinseltown shutdown in more…
Before we reform tax policy, we need to know what’s working
Before we reform tax policy, we need to know what’s working Congress and President Trump are embarking on what is likely to be a major rewrite of the federal income tax code. Yet no one knows whether the hundreds of tax preferences embedded in the law accomplish their purpose. | View caption Hide caption Congress…
UPS reaches tentative deal to avoid strike
UPS reached a tentative deal with its Teamsters union on Tuesday, potentially avoiding a strike that could have caused supply chain disruptions across the country. The deal is “a win-win-win agreement on the issues that are important to Teamsters leadership, our employees, and to UPS and our customers,” UPS CEO Carol Tomé said in a press…
Ever wanted a talking dog? New products may be close enough.
First Look Ever wanted a talking dog? New products may be close enough. Robotic dogs, moving pillows, and AI-powered strollers – all these inventions were displayed this week at CES, the Consumer Electronics Show. The Las Vegas event showed innovation from startups and big tech alike. | View caption Hide caption | Tech companies are…