Why gold may be losing its shine as a safe-haven investment
The price of gold reached a historic high in April and remains close to that value.
Conventional investing wisdom puts gold as a "safe-haven" asset—one...
How sneaky social media ads slip past our attention
Think you can easily spot an ad on social media?
You might want to think again.
New research shows that on platforms like Instagram, ads are...
How Uber’s star ratings turn ordinary drivers into safer, smarter road pros
If you’ve ever taken an Uber, you’ve probably noticed the star rating system that lets you rate your driver after each trip.
It turns out...
Your credit score may reveal where—and how—you were raised
A new study from Harvard’s Opportunity Insights group has uncovered a surprising truth: your credit score doesn’t just reflect your recent financial behavior—it can...
How AI is revolutionizing travel planning
Not long ago, planning a trip meant juggling guidebooks and hours of searching the web for the best restaurants and must-see sights.
Now, travelers are...
What happens if the Fed cuts interest rates — and what does it mean...
Recent headlines have painted a complex picture of the U.S. economy: announcements of trade deals and tariffs, a slight uptick in inflation, and a disappointing jobs report that tanked...
What is personalized pricing, and how do I avoid it
Recently, Delta Air Lines announced it would expand its use of artificial intelligence to provide individualized prices to customers.
This move sparked concern among flyers...
As Trump has pulled back from the highest tariffs, this chart shows the economic...
It’s tariff season again, with the next deadline looming on Friday, August 1.
Since the beginning of July, the United States has issued another flurry...
Genius Act: This new US cryptocurrency law could pave the way for the next...
On June 17, the US senate passed the GENIUS Act, which was seen as a big win for the cryptocurrency sector.
The bill aims to...
With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research...
With the Reserve Bank of Australia easing monetary policy, interest rates are on the way down.
Already this year, mortgage pre-approvals had begun to rise,...