The 20% Down Payment Rule for Buying Cars
Kelley Blue Book shows new cars average $50,000 in 2025. Chase Bank notes 20% down reduces interest. Experian reports average payment $675 Q1 2025.
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AI Layoffs Are Rising: What New Data Says About the Job Market
New data shows U.S. job cuts rose sharply in October. Here is what is driving layoffs, how AI is involved, and what to watch moving forward.
Trump Administration Ends Free IRS Tax Filing Program
IRS Direct File shut down for 2026. Jason Smith noted 296,531 returns filed, less than 0.5%. Ron Wyden said tax prep companies used deceptive practices.
American Debt Just Hit Another Record High
Federal Reserve Bank of New York data Wednesday: household debt climbed to $18.59 trillion. Student loan debt hit $1.65 trillion.
11 Ways Smart People Waste Money And How To Stop
Shop car insurance annually, avoid credit card interest and compare online shopping prices to save money. Americans lost $47 billion to scams last year.
Starbucks Sells Majority of China Business for $4B
Starbucks announced Monday $4 billion deal with Boyu Capital in China, selling 60% stake. CEO Laxman Narasimhan has explored strategic partnerships.
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Nov 4, 2025 3 min readChipotle Sees 'Significant Pullback' in Younger Customers
Chipotle's stock dropped 17% Thursday. The burrito chain reported weaker revenue and cut its sales forecast for the year. See why young customers are bailing.
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Nov 3, 2025 3 min readMcDonald’s Begins Cash Rounding Amid U.S. Penny Shortage
With the end of penny production in the U.S., McDonald’s and other retailers are rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents. Here’s what to know.
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Nov 3, 2025 4 min readTip Culture in 2025: How Far is Too Far?
Feeling tip fatigue? We break down fair amounts for baristas, drivers, and servers in 2025—and where tipping is lowest versus highest.