A mosaic collection of world currencies.FrankvandenBergh | E+ | Getty ImagesThe world is looking at a debt crisis that will span the next 10 years and it's not going to end well, economist Arthur Laffer Jr. has warned, with global borrowings hitting a record of $307.4 trillion last September. Both high-income...
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How to reduce — or avoid — airline fees for checked bags
Izusek | E+ | Getty ImagesChecking a bag at the airport has gotten pricier for travelers — and harder to avoid.A checked bag is one stored in a plane's cargo hold during a flight. While that service was free in years past, it's now standard for major airlines to charge...
Mark Cuban didn’t want to invest in this $2.5 million ‘Shark Tank’ company—here’s what changed his mind
Mark Cuban didn't want to invest in Genius Litter — until a bidding war between his "Shark Tank" co-stars annoyed him into changing his mind.The Austin, Texas-based company sells color-changing cat litter can alert pet owners of potential illnesses. Founded in 2020, Genius Litter is already profitable, CEO and founder...
McDonald’s and Starbucks blame the Israel-Hamas war for slower sales — and the recovery might take a while
People dit at McDonald's outdoor seating after going out on a Saturday night along Rothschild Street on June 11, 2022 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty ImagesMcDonald's and Starbucks, two of the biggest U.S. restaurant companies, both said the Israel-Hamas war hurt their sales at the end of last...
Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 stocks for solid upside
The Netflix logo is shown on one of the streaming giant's Hollywood buildings in Los Angeles on July 12, 2023.Mike Blake | ReutersThe U.S. stock market continues to be volatile due to the uncertainty surrounding when the Federal Reserve will start to lower interest rates, and how many times. Despite...