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Stretching Your Dollar: Mastering Mixed-Income Friendships
Lazetta Rainey Braxton, co-founder and co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners, shares her pro-tips on how to manage mixed-income friendships.
Stock Market Today: Stocks Dip Following Inflation Data, Drops for Disney, Banks
Wall Street edged lower Thursday, weighed down by a sharp drop for The Walt Disney Co. and flaring fears about the health of some U.S. banks.
Why Some Mothers Are Becoming Full-Time Content Creators
Cheddar News reporter Ashley Mastronardi tracks the rise of the "mom-fluencer" or working mothers who have left their jobs to become full-time content creators. While not a new phenomenon, experts say the trend has gained momentum since the start of the pandemic.
Topless Protester Briefly Disrupts VW Annual Meeting
Volkswagen's annual shareholder meeting was briefly disrupted Wednesday by protests over the company's factory in China's Xinjiang province, with a shouting, topless activist interrupting the speech by CEO Oliver Blume before she was hustled away by security personnel.
US Jobless Claims Filings Highest Since 2021, but Job Market Remains Healthy
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week rose to its highest level in a year-and-a-half, though the labor market remains healthy by historical standards.
Stretching Your Dollar: Tips for Budget-Conscious Homebuyers
The process to purchase a home nowadays can be a daunting one, especially with inflation and higher interest rates in tow. Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, joined Cheddar News to provide some tips for those looking to purchase a residence in a volatile environment.
The Day Ahead: Honda Earnings, Inflation Gauge & U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic to End
The Day Ahead: Honda Earnings, Inflation Gauge & U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic to End
Jetblue Adds Incremental Perks to Its Loyalty Program
Jetblue announced it's revamping its True Blue loyalty program by adding perks for travelers who haven't reached their frequent flier status and is an effort to have its program reflect shifting travel habits.
Uber, Hopper Team Up to Launch Travel Booking Tool
Uber, Hopper Team Up to Launch Travel Booking Tool
