Are you, like me, curious about why new car sales are so strong at a time when households struggling to pay their bills is a big topic in personal finance? ? Sales in seven out of 10 states last month exceeded pre-pandemic levels in January 2019, according to a report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Total … Read more
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans are soaring in popularity, offering the appeal of instant gratification without the immediate financial pinch. You only need to look at the rise in consumer credit debt in Canada to see how strong the temptation is for many people to get what they want now and pay later, according … Read more
share: After the durable goods release, the US dollar turned sideways. Market sentiment remains uncertain as investors await further data in a crucial week. The US dollar index is back flat and struggles to rally towards 104.00. The US dollar (USD) was flat in this trading session just minutes after the US opening … Read more
George Fry/Bloomberg/Getty Images A pharmacist holds boxes of Novo Nordisk A/S Ozempic brand semaglutide medication lined up at a pharmacy on Monday, November 27, 2023 in Provo, Utah, USA. Washington DC CNN — Analysts at Goldman Sachs said in a recent research note that the U.S. economy stands to benefit significantly if Americans take popular … Read more
In a world where home prices are soaring and the cost of living is rising, many parents want to help their adult children financially. But experts say parents need clear guidelines before they go to mom and dad’s bank to ensure their children don’t put their retirement at risk. “Without boundaries, parents can be put … Read more
In a world where home prices are soaring and the cost of living is rising, many parents want to help their adult children financially. But experts say parents need clear guidelines before they go to mom and dad’s bank to ensure their children don’t put their retirement at risk. “Without boundaries, parents can be put … Read more
One fifth of the workforce has a disability. And for a very long time, little was done to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce. Thankfully, this is changing as more companies seek to engage, expand, and develop this hidden workforce. They are also promoting it. A recent IGD report … Read more
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on the state of venture funding for Black-founded startups in the U.S., based on 2023 data from Crunchbase and its Diversity Spotlight feature. Part 2 on Thursday examines funding trends in several major U.S. metropolitan areas. Last year, total venture funding for Black-founded U.S. startups … Read more
Doctors in Gauteng march for preferential employment on Monday. news Hundreds of medical professionals, including at least 600 unemployed doctors supported by colleagues, took to the streets of Pretoria on Monday to demand that they be offered jobs. The march began at 7.30am from Madiba Street and Kgosi Mampulu Street in Tshwane. They waved placards … Read more
TechRound is pleased to announce the 50 Women in Startup and Technology winners. TechRound is proud to announce the winners of our 50 Women in Startup and Technology campaign, which celebrates female entrepreneurs who are changing the landscape of technology and startups across the UK and Europe. Founded in 2016, TechRound is the UK’s most … Read more