Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

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Jim Cramer says our newest stock is a buy after dipping on slow start to 2025
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White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
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Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund.CBS News - 6d -
Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived
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Trump’s first month back in office marked by mixed polling on his federal cuts
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Gazans Returning Home to Jabaliya Embrace Reopened Market
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"Resolute": Benjamin Hall on embracing the challenge of recovery
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Kansas vs. Oklahoma State odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Jayhawks in Feb. 22, 2025 game
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Purdue vs. Indiana odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Boilermakers in Feb. 23, 2025 game
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Ohio State vs. UCLA odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Buckeyes in Feb. 23, 2025 game
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Dynasty Fantasy Football 2025 Rookie Rankings: Pre-Combine top 12 features a talented crop of running backs
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Volk-Lopes, Chandler-Paddy, Pitbull's debut and more: Why UFC 314 has just become the best card of 2025
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2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Why are Rafael Devers, Sean Manaea, and Coby Mayo dropping in the rankings?
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Why the Texas Longhorns and Steve Sarkisian are facing immense pressure in 2025 | College Football Enquirer
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Five reasons why Steelers should consider signing Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams for the 2025 season
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Why are players slipping at the 2025 NFL combine? Behind the new turf, field pellets at Lucas Oil Stadium
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'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'
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Beloved owner of one of Hollywood's last costume shops dies at 90
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Warby Parker to open eyewear shops inside several Target stores
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2025 NFL cut candidates for all 32 teams: Kirk Cousins and Cooper Kupp are on the move
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Is the Future of the Creator Economy Direct-to-Consumer?
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Trump tariff threats rattle consumers
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