This is how retailers get you to spend more money

COP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight

The financing plan, which calls for $300 billion per year in support for developing nations, was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Wayfair customers are more price conscious, have cut spending as election nears

Wayfair’s stock turned lower as some downbeat comments about the home-goods seller’s customers followed an earnings beat.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says

European nations have boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but much remains to be done for them ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Poland urges EU to spend more on eastern defences ahead of Trump’s return

Warsaw has largest military budget among Nato allies

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Japan’s $250bn stimulus plan seeks to encourage more work and spending

Sharp raising of threshold before earnings are taxed is key measure in first major initiative of new Ishiba government

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How much money do U.S. senators make?

Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.

How much money does it take to be financially successful?

According to a new survey from financial service company Empower, Gen Z Americans believe it takes a salary of $588,000 to be considered financially successful. That's more than double the figure ...

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Review: More Power, More Immersion, More Money

This updated Sony console delivers better graphics but at a perhaps unreasonably high cost.

Tech - Wired - November 6

Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world

The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube.

NCAA Money Has Helped Some, but a College Degree Is More Valuable

For most NCAA athletes, the ability to make money in college isn’t the real prize.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds

It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

Why no more than 60% of your retirement money belongs in stocks

Bonds have kept pace with stocks throughout U.S. market history.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

More retailers squeeze in earnings reports before Black Friday with holidays and tariffs in focus

With Black Friday and the holiday shopping sprint just days away, quarterly results from retailers such as Macy’s Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. this week will help set the tone for the rest of the ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

How to Get Started on Bluesky

Waves of new users are flocking to the Twitter alternative, but Bluesky’s many customization options can be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. Here’s some advice on managing the flow.

Tech - Wired - November 13