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Daria Solovieva

Daria Solovieva

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"Amen" at the end of the long day: Laid-off workers seek community and solace online

The unemployed are bracing for the toughest job market in years

04.06.2025 10

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"Zig when others zag": Here's how to save big on summer vacation this year

Many Americans can't afford a summer break this year, but there are options if you stay open-minded

28.05.2025 5

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Toddler finance: Gen Z parents are starting money lessons before kindergarten

Younger parents are teaching personal finance to their kids much earlier than boomers did

23.05.2025 10

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Multi-level marketing is a scam — here's why people fall for it

In “Little Bosses Everywhere,” Bridget Read explores why people are drawn to pyramid schemes

21.05.2025 10

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We're pausing before purchasing in Trump's tariff era

Shoppers are staying online — and some are spending less — amid Trump's erratic policies

12.05.2025 3

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Never date a "broke dude" — but don't let one with money control you, either

Author Pattie Ehsaei gives women memorable tips for finding financial freedom

09.05.2025 8

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Investors are still asking female founders about their future kids — even at a Gates startup

Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe says investors want to know what will happen to her startup when she starts a family

08.05.2025 4

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Trump wants us to have more kids — but it's more expensive than ever

There are few policies that attract bipartisan support, and the child tax credit is one of them. Since the late 1990s, both Democratic and...

04.05.2025 3

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My family is food prepping for Trump's trade war

Shopping in bulk, if you can afford it and have space for the extra produce, will save money in the long run

01.05.2025 2

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A new film champions "passive investing." But is that method overhyped?

The premise of "Tune Out the Noise" might not work as well in today's economy, analysts say

26.04.2025 10

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“A 5-star rating for conflicts of interest”: Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick's finances raise red flags

“Our system was never designed for this level of conflict issues,” ethic watchdogs say

24.04.2025 10

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Gold might be an investment worth considering now

The metal is a traditional safe haven in an uncertain economy, experts say

11.04.2025 4

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Women live longer — but Trump's tariffs might derail their retirement plans

A persistent pay gap, low-wage jobs and now a rollercoaster stock market threaten their financial future

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“Female Invest” app lands in the US at a “time of crisis” for American women

An optimistic European founder isn’t deterred by grim outlook 

04.04.2025 5

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"Victory gardens," once a wartime necessity, now a TikTok trend

Gardening is the new sourdough, cutting through the political divide

01.04.2025 5

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"Put it in a credit union": TikTokers debate how to Trump-proof their money

With the future of banking regulators uncertain, Americans are wondering where their money is safest

18.03.2025 6

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"Environmental disaster": Toxic aftermath of Los Angeles fires puts public at risk, experts warn

Local residents are wary of "years of pollution" and misleading government messaging about the wildfires

14.03.2025 8

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"The worst advertising": Musk's politics takes toll on Tesla, investor says

Outspoken shareholder faults CEO's political activities as sales slump

04.03.2025 3

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Could federal upheaval erase student loan debt? Not so fast

Creators argue that a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act could lead to dismissal

28.02.2025 3

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DeepSeek's breakthrough casts shadow on US tech supremacy

The worries about the AI race with China are bigger than one company or sector

28.02.2025 10

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Imminent recession? DOGE’s mass layoffs spark fears of broader economic ripple effect

Economists warn of a recession signs “in weeks.” Here's what you can do now

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Why you should consider freezing your credit right now

With the increasing frequency of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches across government agencies, protecting your financial information has...

21.02.2025 4

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401(k) plans are more available. So why aren't we using them?

Access to the retirement plan has grown, but 40% of the U.S. workforce isn't saving enough

19.02.2025 3

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"A very dangerous precedent": Debanking dispute politicizes financial system

Republicans held congressional hearings on crypto industry claims that traditional banks won't serve them

08.02.2025 7

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Meme coins: What to know about Trump's new side hustle

The digital tokens started as internet memes, but investors are increasingly in on the joke

05.02.2025 6

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A “patriot economy”? Trump Media expands into fintech with Truth.Fi

Trump.Fi would allow “American Patriots” to invest in crypto, ETFs and other financial products

31.01.2025 10

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"We've seen nothing like it before": Sinema, Trump campaign manager join Coinbase advisory board

Their new roles underscore the crypto industry’s growing political power under Trump

30.01.2025 20

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Scott Bessent, hedge fund billionaire, is Trump's treasury secretary

Bessent is one of 13 billionaires tapped to join Trump's administration

29.01.2025 30

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How DeepSeek is upending AI and the tech industry

The Chinese startup caught up with Big Tech at a fraction of the cost

28.01.2025 4

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"No-spend" trend gains steam as consumer sentiment shifts

Americans are looking to tame their spending in response to overconsumption and persistent inflation

28.01.2025 10

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Trump's crypto order signals growth for industry he is invested in

Digital currencies faced scrutiny in the Biden administration, but are set to flourish under Trump

24.01.2025 10

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"I have the right to make a deal": Trump pauses TikTok ban

Trump said the U.S. government could broker a deal for 50% control of the app

24.01.2025 5

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Trump ends diversity efforts in federal government. Is the private sector next?

Some corporations began scaling back DEI programs before his executive orders, while others are holding firm

23.01.2025 10

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Housing "affordability crunch” projected for 2025

Those hoping to buy their first home may be put off by economic pressures

19.01.2025 10

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Russell Vought could expand power of Trump's budget office

Vought, a co-author of Project 2025, served as White House budget director in Trump's first term

17.01.2025 40

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Los Angeles fires: Rise in homelessness, bankruptcies, rents predicted

The immediate aftermath of the still-active wildfires means more pain for the housing market, analysts say

15.01.2025 10

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Trump's Greenland plan could affect Ozempic, Legos, hearing aids: report

The products are made in Denmark, a country not eager to give up Greenland

10.01.2025 4

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California wildfires show we are not prepared for climate change

A fragmented city response revealed how even America's richest regions can't keep up with the new normal

09.01.2025 40

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The top crypto predictions for 2025

By all accounts, cryptocurrency had a big year in 2024. Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark, legislation to govern the industry moved forward and...

08.01.2025 4

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Billionaires court Trump at Mar-a-Lago, his "center of the universe"

With only a couple of weeks left before Donald Trump’s inauguration, an array of billionaires has descended on his Florida resort Mar-a Lago to...

07.01.2025 6

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Record-high supply and "silver tsunami" unlikely to solve housing crisis

Recent data suggests a mismatch between a record-high supply of housing and where young workers are choosing to live. The total number of homes...

03.01.2025 3

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Credit card defaults could signal "more pain" ahead for consumers

Persistent inflation is taking a toll on consumers, with defaults on U.S. credit card loans reaching their highest level since the 2008 financial...

31.12.2024 4

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5 thought-provoking books of 2024

This past year has been a rollercoaster full of political and economic surprises, with surely more on the way in 2025. It’s not all gloom and doom:...

31.12.2024 10

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Fed makes third rate cut this year, suggests fewer in 2025

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday committed to a final interest rate cut this year, as widely expected by economists and investors, but suggested...

18.12.2024 3

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Betting markets eye expansion after predicting Trump's win

On election eve, Arlene Battishill, a retired history professor and political analyst known as "Dr. Arlene Unfiltered" to her social media...

03.12.2024 6

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The Crypto Revolution comes to Washington, with eye on regulatory reform

The cryptocurrency industry emerged as one of the biggest winners of the 2024 election, with 273 pro-crypto candidates winning U.S. House seats and...

17.11.2024 2

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Crypto voters: "This election is pivotal"

As The Black Keys prepared to rock their hometown of Akron, Ohio, in the final stop of the America Loves Crypto Tour on Oct. 25, the grassroots...

03.11.2024 10

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Rise of the "crypto voter": The surprising group that could swing the election

The crypto world hit a major milestone earlier this year with the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, a clear sign that digital assets are...

02.10.2024 4

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Experts: Housing crisis is increasing generational wealth gap — Harris' plan could have a big impact

Vice President Kamala Harris last month announced an ambitious plan to construct 3 million new housing units over the next four years. The...

02.10.2024 10

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