Consumer spending
Fraud expert: This is the first sign you’re being targeted by a scammer (and most people overlook it)
How close of an eye do you keep on your checking account — would you notice if $1 went missing? Most people think of financial fraud showing up as a large, unusual charge on their bank account, but it’s the little transactions that can actually be the biggest red flags. Called “phantom payments,” these small […]
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How this 30-year-old billionaire spends money, from Uber Eats deals to a $30 million mansion
Lucy Guo attends her birthday party called ‘Lucypalooza’ in 2023, hosted by Le Bon Argent by Floyd Mayweather. Gonzalo Marroquin | Getty Images Thirty-year-old Lucy Guo might be the world’s youngest female billionaire, but she’s always on the hunt for a good deal. The California-based serial entrepreneur’s net worth soared to $1.3 billion in April, […]
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Some international LGBTQ+ travelers pull back on U.S. trips: ‘Why would I go there?’
Participants march in the Reclaim Pride Coalition’s seventh annual Queer Liberation March in New York, June 29, 2025. Erik McGregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images Canadian citizen Robert Sharp was planning to visit Provincetown, Massachusetts — one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly places in America — for his friend’s milestone birthday in July. But against a […]
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Fourth of July barbeque prices have risen since Trump imposed tariffs, congressional analysis says
Cans of Molson Coors Brewing Co. Miller Lite and Coors Light brand beer Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Americans may spend more on common barbeque items this Fourth of July with prices on products like beer, outdoor folding chairs and grill tools higher, according to a new congressional report. The total cost of […]
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‘Peak’ uncertainty: Evercore ISI predicts market turning point around Trump tariffs
Fast Money ‘Peak’ uncertainty: Evercore ISI predicts market turning point around Trump tariffs Published Mon, Mar 31 20256:54 PM EDT Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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Core inflation in February hits 2.8%, higher than expected; spending increases 0.4%
The Federal Reserve’s key inflation measure rose more than expected in February while consumer spending also posted a smaller-than-projected increase, the Commerce Department reported Friday. The core personal consumption expenditures price index showed a 0.4% increase for the month, the biggest monthly gain since January 2024, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.8%. Economists surveyed […]
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Walmart’s worst week since 2022: Retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong
Fast Money Walmart’s worst week since 2022: Retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong Published Sat, Feb 22 20259:00 AM EST Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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Australia November retail sales rise by most in 10 months on Black Friday boost
Pedestrians pass shops in the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, July 26, 2024. Lisa Maree Williams | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australian retail sales saw the biggest increase in 10 months in November as Black Friday discounting drew cost-conscious shoppers, but even so they missed forecasts suggesting consumer demand remains subdued. Analysts also suspect the extra demand was just brought forward from […]
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Best balance transfer cards with 0% APR of January 2025
Discover APRs are accurate as of December 12, 2024 Credit cards have notoriously high interest rates, so carrying a balance can be costly. However, some cards offer a path to paying off debt quicker with an introductory 0% APR period. These cards offer no interest for up to 21 months, which can more than offset […]
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5 advisors offer important tips for managing your money in 2025
Key Points Financial stability is top of mind for many Americans heading into 2025. Five financial planners on CNBC’s Advisor Council discuss the financial resolutions households should target next year. Source
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