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One of my favorite reads this year has been Michael Easter’s Scarcity Brain. In chapter four, “Why We Crave More,” he describes how we’re hardwired to think that having more—food, money, what have you—makes us safer. To illustrate the point, Michael uses the example of Dr. Leidy Klotz playing Legos…

Federal officials on Thursday announced that they are investigating “bait and switch” schemes associated with credit card rewards and travel programs.    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) analyzed “several hundred consumer complaints” that are related to the administration of credit card rewards programs. In its analysis, the agency said…

After the wedding and honeymoon bliss wears off, it’s time to get back to reality. Money is a topic that requires discussion between you and your partner, hopefully before nuptials take place. Finances can be a huge point of contention between couples, so it’s important to establish a plan early…

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers mostly surged on Thursday morning after the European Union announced higher tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs a day earlier.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 1.23% at the open, mostly powered by gains in EV stocks.EV company BYD, who was the top gainer on…

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