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Credit cards are the ‘financing of last resort’ for older adults as inflation persists

As inflationary pressures leave older adults with little wiggle room to pay for everyday items and cover emergency costs, credit cards have become the financing method of last resort. As a result, balances have jumped since last year.

Apple vs. the world: Can the tech giant survive a global regulatory onslaught?

Apple has a strong track record fighting antitrust enforcers, but the global scope of its current fight is something new.

Markets set for May rally with Apple results the catalyst — based on this 74-year trend

The S&P 500 has generated median returns of 1.1% in the average May since 1950 versus just 0.4% in April.

Here are the moves to make to counter range-bound, choppy markets, says Goldman Sachs

Stay overweight stocks but prepare for a volatile period, says Goldman Sachs

‘He’s holding all the cards’: My mother, 86, has dementia. Her partner of 30 years is on the deed to her home. How can I gain control of her finances?

“I asked to be put on the deed to my mother’s home and I was met with a swift ‘no’ from her partner. He said that since he had paid off the mortgage, the house is his.”

Yellen argues that undercutting democracy threatens economic growth

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will argue in a Friday speech that democracy is under threat and that undercutting it will, in turn, threaten economic growth.

Errors on credit reports are an ‘epidemic’ — but nearly 25% of Americans can’t access their credit reports to check for mistakes, consumer advocates say

Credit reports are supposed to be available for free every week, but many consumers can’t get to their data, a Consumer Reports study found.

Bond yields drift ahead of jobs data that could challenge Powell’s dovish tone

Bond yields drifted Friday as traders waited for the latest data on jobs and wage growth.

Societe Generale and Credit Agricole shares rally as French banks beat profit forecasts

The French banks both outstripped analysts’ expectations, causing their share prices to surge

Here’s to the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, an affordable sports car that’s a joy to drive

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a superb little sports car that a wide range of drivers can relish. Pricing starts at $30,150.

‘Dreamers’ to get access to Obamacare coverage under new Biden regulation

President Joe Biden’s administration is rolling out a newly finalized regulation that allows “Dreamers” to access health plans through the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Anglo American shares rise on report Glencore may make rival offer

Shares of Anglo American rose on Friday after a report that Glencore was considering making a rival offer for the mining company.
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