Losing your wallet can be a nightmare, not only due to the inconvenience of replacing everything inside but also because of the potential risk of identity theft. One crucial step that many people overlook is freezing their credit. Freezing your credit can prevent someone from opening new lines of credit in your name, reducing the
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The record summer air travel demand in the U.S. is not translating into record profits for airlines. Despite the forecast of record demand and revenue, higher labor and operational costs have eaten into the bottom lines of carriers. Some airlines have slowed down or even halted hiring due to slower demand growth and other challenges,
In 2023, there has been a significant surge in employment scams, with criminals leveraging artificial intelligence to target unsuspecting job seekers. According to experts, consumer reports of job scams increased by 118% from the previous year, highlighting a growing trend of fraudulent activities in the job market. Scammers often pose as recruiters and post fake
Micron Technology is a chipmaker that has been receiving a lot of attention from top-rated Wall Street analysts. Despite recent concerns about a potential economic slowdown, Micron Technology has managed to outperform expectations in the fiscal third quarter. The company’s strong performance can be attributed to the rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which
Wall Street closed the trading week on a positive note, with tech stocks taking the lead. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a modest gain of under 1%, while the S & P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, climbing nearly 2% and 3.5%, respectively. This positive momentum continued from the previous month and
The trend of micro-weddings is on the rise as couples like Vanessa Acosta and Sam Roberts opt for smaller, more intimate celebrations over extravagant affairs. After realizing they didn’t need to financially strain themselves for a big wedding, they decided to host a backyard ceremony with just 54 close family and friends. This shift in
The semiconductor industry is currently facing a significant talent shortage amidst a tight labor market. The competition for skilled workers is intensifying as funding from the CHIPS and Science Act is being rolled out to boost domestic production. A recent study by the Semiconductor Industry Association projects a shortfall of up to one million workers
The IRS is currently facing a major issue with a backlog of tax identity theft cases, with approximately 500,000 unresolved cases as of April. This number has seen an increase from 484,000 cases reported in September. Victims of identity theft have been left waiting for more than 22 months for resolution, exacerbating the issue further.
Young, wealthy investors are breaking away from the traditional investment strategies preferred by their parents. Research from Bank of America shows that investors between the ages of 21 and 43 with at least $3 million in investable assets are opting for alternative assets such as hedge funds, private equity, and crypto and digital assets. In
One of the key factors to consider when deciding whether to rent a car for a road trip is the capacity of your current vehicle. It is essential to assess whether your car has enough space to accommodate all passengers comfortably. In some cases, it may be more practical to rent a larger vehicle if