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[Science Alert, Wikimedia Commons] The mineral pyrite was historically nicknamed fool’s gold because of its deceptive resemblance to the precious metal. The term was often used during the California gold rush in the 1840s because inexperienced prospectors would claim discoveries of gold, but in reality it would be pyrite, composed of worthless […]
[Benzinga, UnSplash] Not Even Elon Musk Can’t Save It, Says Bitcoin Bull Pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Tyler Durden said on social media that even Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk cannot save Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) from hitting a “programmed” 0.05 level. What Happened: Durden, a known Bitcoin bull, posted a chart on Twitter and claimed that […]
[CNBC] Many people’s first experience paying with plastic instead of cash is their debit card, which gives consumers direct access to the money in their checking account. But while debit cards have certain advantages over credit — they don’t let consumers easily rack up debt the same way that credit cards […]
New York (CNN Business) The US economy has come a long way since last year’s devastating downturn. But a return to “normal” may not be possible. The Back-to-Normal Index created by CNN Business and Moody’s Analytics stands at 93% as of June 18, a new pandemic-era high. The index is comprised of 37 […]
[Go Banking Rates, Getty/iStock] Earning extra money on the side can be easy when you know what types of opportunities to look for. Whether you want to pay off student loan debt, start saving for a big-ticket purchase or build up a fund for the future, finding one of the best […]
[CBS NEWS] For two years, John White has been trying to get a permanent job at the company where he’s a contractor, but his applications to open positions there have been rejected five times. Company policy forbade contractors from working remotely during the pandemic, so even while his colleagues worked […]
[Engadget] Motherboard noted that at least some people have three attempts to pass the facial recognition check, though. The outlet also pointed out that the company’s claims of national unemployment fraud costs have ballooned rapidly in just the past few months, from a reported $100 billion to $400 billion. While Hall […]
[Business Insider, Getty Images] 60% of millennials earning over $100,000 say they’re living paycheck to paycheck in a new survey. Some of these millennials — known as HENRYs — prefer a comfortable, expensive lifestyle. But $100,000 also doesn’t go that far in today’s economy. High-earning millennials are feeling broke. Sixty percent of millennials raking in […]
[CNBC, Twenty/20] Last month, the U.S. consumer price index, a survey of a variety of goods, rose 5% compared with a year ago. The gain was a bit more than anticipated and the largest increase since the summer of 2008, according to the Labor Department. That has Wall Street buzzing about what inflation means for […]
[Fortune, Getty Images] It’s Fed day, investors. Here’s what you’ll need to know. Good morning. Global stocks and U.S. futures are pretty steady ahead of today’s big Fed decision—or, more likely, lack of one. Either way, there will still be plenty of fireworks as Jerome Powell gets grilled on inflation, growth, the […]