Medical debt is a uniquely American problem. We are the only developed country where one diagnosis can plunge a family into poverty. Unlike other borrowing, no one chooses medical debt. Many Americans who fall ill have no choice but to…
Attendees seeking clean beauty and sustainable solutions are expected to dominate among visitors at this year’s in-cosmetics Global, said the organizers, as the leading event for cosmetics and personal care ingredients is back in Barcelona from 28-30 March 2023. Taking…
Elon Musk has reportedly bought thousands of acres of land about 35 miles outside of Austin and plans to build his own town there for employees to live and work. The Wall Street Journal reports Musk has described the city…
Ken Langone thinks the Fed messed up and millions of Americans will have to pay the price. The billionaire investor and Home Depot cofounder describes inflation (which came in at 6.4% higher than a year ago in January, the latest…
Tammy Brady began her career as an Atlantic City casino dealer at the age of 18. Now 55, she has stage 2 breast cancer. “While I’m not sure we will ever know the exact cause of my illness, I can’t…
Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves. The preliminary opinion by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard…
Extensive headlines about companies ordering employees back to the office might make the return to the office seem inevitable. Do these headlines reflect the reality–or are they just clickbait for anxious workers who want to avoid the threat of a…
As the U.S. housing market continues to reel from spiked mortgage rates, buyers and sellers alike are increasingly turning to mortgage rate buydowns. Mortgage rate buydowns can vary, but with a 2-1 rate buydown, a seller essentially pays a lump sum…
If there was one piece of advice the boss of hedge fund Citadel LLC would give to the Federal Reserve, it would be to stop talking so much. Every time Fed Chair Jay Powell opens his mouth to discuss all…
Members of the House and Senate were informed Wednesday that hackers may have gained access to their sensitive personal data in a breach of a Washington, D.C., health insurance marketplace. Employees of the lawmakers and their families were also affected.…