What ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Could Be Costing You

Francis Fukuyama: what Trump unleashed means for America

Republican is inaugurating a new era in US politics and perhaps for the world as a whole

World - Financial Times - November 8

What’s a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?

The party’s donor class is still wrestling with Donald Trump’s victory, worried about retribution and sluggish liberal energy. Some rich Democrats are even pondering leaving the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?

It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so much

World - Financial Times - November 1

Best MacBooks (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?

New MacBooks are here. Having a hard time choosing which Apple laptop to buy? Let us help.

Tech - Wired - November 11

You Can Buy Avowed With WoW Gold--Here's How

Avowed, the upcoming RPG from Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds developer Obsidian, will launch on Battle.net, and players can buy it with World of Warcraft's in-game currency, gold.. Games ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

Black Friday 2024: What to buy, what to skip and how to save

Save the most money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 by following these expert tips. Plus, learn what to buy and skip.

Buying big-ticket items this Black Friday before Trump tariffs hit? What to buy — and what to skip.

It might be months before Trump’s tariffs are implemented — but some shoppers are already preparing for potential cost increases and shopping for deals with this in mind.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

You get a surprise bill that’s incorrect or unfair. Is it OK not to pay it?

Before you trash a bill, consider the potential hit to your credit score and borrowing rates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

3 smart ways to deal with creditors when you can't pay

Certain issues can impact your ability to pay your creditors and finding a solution can benefit both parties.

Democrats’ commitment to the democracy message could cost them the election

Voters aren’t buying it; they see democracy — a term so vague its projected disappearance is hard to imagine — as immaterial, and Trump’s threats to it implausible.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump wants a mass deportation program. How much could it cost?

One report estimates it would cost tens, or hundreds, of billions a year.

England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds

Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says report

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Ukrainian Soldiers Say Trump's Peace Push Could Come With a Huge Cost

A rapid conclusion to the war now would likely leave Kyiv with the rough end of the deal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why.

Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.

Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees

Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn experts

World - Financial Times - November 17

Trump's tariffs could raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S.

The cost of generic drugs for many people could go up if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose sweeping tariffs on products from China and other foreign countries, ...

Hugging Face’s SmolVLM could cut AI costs for businesses by a huge margin

Hugging Face launches SmolVLM, a compact and efficient vision-language AI model, offering businesses a cost-effective solution for advanced AI implementation without sacrificing performance.

Tech - VentureBeat - 16 hours ago

Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer prices

Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.

Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college

In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.

How Trump and Republicans could pay for new tax cuts

President-elect Trump and Republican lawmakers are gearing up to push a massive tax-cut bill through Congress next year but will face pressure to find ways to cover the costs. While Trump and many ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy

Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers. Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Sneaky Business Models: How Companies Make You Pay More Than You Think

Hidden fees are everywhere, from streaming to travel. Learn to spot them as a consumer and rethink them as an innovator to build trust and protect your brand.

Business - Inc. - November 10

3 times you should pay off credit card debt collections (and 3 times you shouldn't)

Paying off collections debt can be a smart financial move, but it won't make sense in every scenario.

Republicans Ponder: What if the Trump Tax Cuts Cost Nothing?

Some in the party are considering alternative ways of assessing the federal budget as they prepare to extend temporary tax cuts passed in 2017.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars

The Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

If you can’t trust the voice of David Attenborough, what can you trust? | Zoe Williams

The world’s best-loved naturalist has had his voice cloned – and misused – by AI. Soon, we won’t believe anything we hear unless we are in the same room as the speaker. It sounds too fanciful and ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

What Are the Hardest Positions to Fill Right Now?

With the economy booming and a shortage of qualified workers, many businesses are struggling to fill key roles. Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs share their experiences and strategies for overcoming this ...

Business - Inc. - October 31

What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?

Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.

Americast: What Will Trump (And Harris) Do Now?

Our third episode in 24 hours.

Conservatives weigh potential show of opposition against Johnson

House Republicans are holding their leadership elections next week, where Mike Johnson is largely expected to earn the speakership nomination.

Politics - Politico - November 9

Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.

Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

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