China’s economic data for the first two months of the year has exceeded analysts’ expectations in various sectors. Retail sales, industrial production, and fixed asset investment all showed growth rates that surpassed earlier estimates. The unemployment rate in cities for February was reported at 5.3%, indicating a stable job market. Meanwhile, online retail sales of
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In a market that is experiencing turbulence due to concerns about rising interest rates, investors are looking for stable and promising stocks that can offer long-term returns. One such stock that has caught the attention of top analysts is cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike (CRWD). With a recent impressive quarterly performance and upbeat guidance, the company is
Shrinkflation is a deceptive tactic employed by companies where product sizes are reduced while prices remain the same or even increase. The practice has garnered attention from various corners, including President Joe Biden and even popular characters like Cookie Monster. While the President has called for regulations to curb shrinkflation, consumers are urged to be
Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York City and personal lawyer to ex-President Donald Trump, is facing significant financial challenges as creditors are looking to force him to sell his $3.5 million condo in Florida in order to help pay off his substantial debts. In December of last year, Giuliani filed for bankruptcy protection,
Bitcoin, once known for its extreme price swings, is now showing signs of stabilizing, according to Matt Hougan of Bitwise Asset Management. Over the past decade, the cryptocurrency’s wild fluctuations have decreased significantly. Hougan attributes this shift to a recent surge in demand from ETFs combined with a limited supply in the market. The introduction
The price of bitcoin has reached record highs this week, driven by the demand for newly approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Despite the dip to $67,000 from the $73,000 peak on Wednesday, the price is still up more than 50% year to date. With this surge in bitcoin’s value, tax professionals are warning investors about
With the recent rise in inflation rates, Social Security cost-of-living adjustments have increased in the past years. However, experts predict that these benefit increases may begin to decrease starting in 2025 as inflation subsides. Mary Johnson, a Social Security and Medicare policy analyst, suggests that the 3.2% increase in 2024 may be among the last
The White House has announced plans to eliminate origination fees on federal student loans, a move aimed at reducing the financial burden on students. According to the Biden administration, these reforms are expected to save billions of dollars in unnecessary fees for borrowers. While most private lenders have already done away with origination fees, federal
In recent years, menopause has finally started to enter the public conversation, with celebrities sharing their experiences and promoting various products aimed at alleviating symptoms. Despite this increasing awareness, there is still a significant gap in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, presenting a considerable opportunity for companies to step in and make a difference. According
When it comes to Social Security benefits, the decision of when to claim them is crucial for all older Americans, but it holds even more significance for women. According to Mary Beth Franklin, a certified financial planner and Social Security expert, this decision is heavily influenced by the factor of longevity. Women, on average, tend
