Modern aircraft, comfortable seats and unflappably pleasant flight attendants.These are factors many rankings consider in determining the world's best airlines.But they overlook a crucial element, according to the passenger rights company AirHelp — how airlines treat customers when problems occur."We believe that an airline should be assessed not just by...
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The weight loss drug boom isn’t over yet — here’s what to expect in the year ahead
George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWeight loss drugs exploded into the public eye this year, and 2024 will bring more change to the evolving market. The drugs skyrocketed in popularity in 2023 as they helped patients shed significant weight, despite hefty price tags, mixed insurance coverage and a handful of...
Asia’s family offices have been betting big on risk — but that could be changing
Singapore city skyline on September 18, 2016.Rustam Azmi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAsia's family offices used to have a far bigger appetite for risks compared to their global counterparts — but that could be changing, according to a recent survey.A Citi Private Bank global survey in the third...
Fed sparking irrational market optimism over potential rate cuts, former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair warns
Market optimism over the potential for interest rate cuts next year is dangerously overdone, according to former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair.Bair, who ran the FDIC during the 2008 financial crisis, suggested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was irresponsibly dovish at last week's policy meeting by creating "irrational exuberance" among investors."The...
Powerball jackpot climbs to $535 million. The winner should weigh options if it’s better to claim their prize in 2023 or 2024
The Powerball jackpot hit $1.2 billion on Oct. 3, 2023, the third-biggest prize in the game's history.Scott Olson | GettyWhether you pick the lump sum or annuity payout, Loyd suggests a "cooling off period" after winning the lottery before making any big financial moves.If you're planning to donate money to charity,...