US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
Oil is a global market, so when prices rise in one place, they rise everywhere. The current war against Iran has already raised oil...
Why complaining about your boss might actually bring coworkers closer
Most people have done it at least once—venting to coworkers about a frustrating boss after a long meeting or a tough day.
Gossiping about the...
Why dark pool trading could make stock market crashes more likely
A growing share of stock trading is moving away from traditional public exchanges into private electronic platforms known as “dark pools.”
While these venues offer...
Meet the new TikTok, same as the old TikTok
After a legislative ban, a trip to the Supreme Court, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok recently made a deal to spin out an American...
Why retailers rarely use ‘Super Bowl’
The Super Bowl isn’t just the biggest game in sports, it’s also a major driver of commercial sales. Yet many retailers avoid saying its...
How to spot the warning signs of financial abuse
Financial abuse is one of the most common yet least visible forms of abuse in family and domestic violence.
It happens when one person controls,...
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump's global tariffs are legal.
Until recently, tariffs rarely made headlines.
Yet...
What investors pay attention to can predict where the market is heading
New research suggests that what investors choose to focus on each day can actually predict how the stock market will perform in the near...
How financial stress disrupts your sleep
Long before the alarm sounds, many Americans lose quality rest to the quiet worries that surface after dark—whether about bills, the next paycheck or...
Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on...
’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping.
Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal,...