John Hernandez 
Debt is a common issue for many Americans, with the average amount of household debt on the rise. However, addressing this problem should not be daunting even though the process can be overwhelming. The first step towards paying off debt is taking stock of exactly what you owe. This involves gathering all your statements and …
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Digital sales platforms such as Facebook Marketplace offer a convenient way to buy and sell pre-owned items, reduce waste, and earn extra cash while connecting with people in your community. However, scammers also take advantage of this platform to prey on unsuspecting victims. Although Facebook takes measures to protect its users, there are still many …
John Reyes, a California real estate agent, recently stumbled upon a valuable treasure while cleaning out his late father-in-law’s home in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles with his wife and her extended family. In the basement’s crawl space, they found dozens of bank bags filled with pure copper pennies, estimated to total around one …
Billionaire and co-founder of Infosys Technologies, Nandan Nilekani, believes that America’s willingness to accept talented immigrants makes it great. At CNN’s Asia Business Forum, Nilekani stressed that for the U.S. to remain competitive globally, it should remain open to overseas talent. Infosys, India’s second-largest outsourcing firm, employs a massive number of Indian workers through U.S. …
A recent article highlights the growing trend of young people in the UK opting to forego driving lessons and owning cars due to the high costs associated with them. Many see driving as a luxury rather than a necessity, and the decision to learn to drive and own a car is often dictated by the …
Amsterdam hosted the annual Money2020 conference, attracting executives from fintech companies worldwide. While last year’s event buzzed with talk of embedded finance, open banking, and banking-as-a-service, this year, the narrative has changed little amid a slump in technology valuations and limited consumer spending. Investors remain keen on firms offering services to enterprises rather than consumers, …
Apple has made an official declaration that it has joined the Wireless Power Consortium. This strengthens rumors that the tech giant is planning to release a new iPhone model that can be charged without the need for a cable. The Wireless Power Consortium is a group composed of around 200 organizations that advocate for a …
The Department of Labor reported that initial filings for unemployment benefits rose by 28,000 to a seasonally adjusted 261,000 for the week ending on June 3, which could indicate a softening labor market despite a year of interest rate hikes. The four-week moving average of claims increased by 7,500 to 237,250, the highest recorded since …
If you’re having trouble finding information about your parent’s pensions, The Pension Tracing Service can assist you for free. Other companies offer this service but may charge a fee. You’ll need to provide some information like your parent’s previous employer and when they were part of the pension scheme. Gretel is another free service that …