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Federal Reserve Jerome Powell

Consumer Alerts

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at near-zero

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held steady on its benchmark lending rate, leaving it near zero and warning that an increase could be coming as the economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Open Market Committee concluded its two-day meeting with a statement saying interest rates will remain at 0% to 0.25%, the same level since March 2020, the beginning of the economic downturn. The statement said the status of the U.S. economy continues to depend […]

todaySeptember 22, 2021 31

Business & Lifestyle

What entrepreneurs should know: The future of e-commerce

The COVID-19 pandemic taught the world that it's possible to operate almost any business online. Now, more than ever before, almost anyone can get into e-commerce with little or no capital. Here are some things every entrepreneur should know. A strong online presence is critical U.S. e-commerce sales have skyrocketed to $933.30 billion in 2021, up 17.9 percent. The number of online shoppers in the US is expected to reach 230, a 1.32 percent increase from the previous year. The […]

todaySeptember 17, 2021 20

AMC Theatres

Business & Lifestyle

AMC confirms plan to accept cryptocurrency payments

AMC, the largest movie exhibition company in the U.S., Europe, and the world, has unveiled its plan to accept cryptocurrencies by the end of the year. As of March 31, AMC owned or operated approximately 950 theaters and 10,500 screens globally. AMC CEO Adam Aron tweeted Wednesday: Cryptocurrency enthusiasts: you likely know @AMCTheatres has announced we will accept bitcoin for online ticket and concession payments by year-end 2021. I can confirm today that when we do so, we also expect […]

todaySeptember 17, 2021 43

Millennial business spending

Business & Lifestyle

Adapting your retail business for Millennial buyers

Millennial shoppers are a significant target for many retail stores. The millennial generation is the most educated and diverse, and their choices often reflect that. They’re typically not looking for a high-priced item; they’re looking for the best price. Millennial shoppers emphasize the quality and sustainability of products and prefer to buy from brands that share those values. If you are struggling to appeal to this generation, then paying attention to these points can help you identify where you can […]

todaySeptember 16, 2021 30

Consumer Watchdogs

How to improve your financial situation

It is no secret that we all want to have better and more stable finances. Financial stability is one of the most important aspects of life because it provides a sense of security and peace. We all get into situations where we need to improve our finances. Whether it is for emergency situations, long-term money-saving, careers, to get a loan, or invest in the stock market. In order to improve your financial situation, you need to take steps in the […]

todaySeptember 14, 2021 49

credit card debt

Consumer Alerts

Four options to get your business out of debt

Most businesses experience some debt, but it is the level of debt that determines whether your company is thriving or failing. Getting into debt of any kind is easy, but it can be extremely difficult to get out of if you don’t manage your finances carefully. When running a business, you already have a hundred other problems to think about, and money troubles are the last thing you want to deal with, so how can you get your business out […]

todaySeptember 7, 2021 40

financial home household housing

Consumer Alerts

Has overbidding become the norm in the US housing market?

With the pandemic currently happening, this has contributed to bidding wars in the housing market across the United States. While some metropolitan areas such as New York City, San Francisco, and Miami have had overbidding ingrained in the housing market since the early 2000s, for many small and rural areas this is something entirely new. Bidding wars for homes are off the charts are home prices are rising rapidly. Many longtime home searchers, they’re unable to get a house due […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 62

money financial wealth wealthy

Business News

Five things to do to become wealthy

It's important to note that everybody's idea of being wealthy is different. For some people, it means having a lot of money to live on. For others, it's about owning lots of different properties. And then there are those who don't designate wealth to money at all, as they will focus on becoming emotionally wealthy by trying to live a very happy life. For the context of this article, we are talking about the financial side of being wealthy, so […]

todayAugust 31, 2021 44

money finance financial

Consumer Watchdogs

Survey: Americans don’t trust themselves with money

Americans have always trusted themselves above anyone when it comes to money. But, according to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll, Americans don’t rate themselves the highest anymore.   The survey, conducted on behalf of Northwestern Mutual, checked in with 2,300 Americans. [media-credit name="MICHAL JARMOLUK/PIXABAY PHOTO" align="none" width="640"][/media-credit] What has the survey shown? The same survey was conducted in 2020, and the most common response to ‘Who is your most trusted source of financial advice?’ was ‘Yourself,’ with 30% […]

todayAugust 31, 2021 66

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