Starbucks is hoping to attract customers with a little gift: a free reusable straw. On Wednesday, anyone who buys a cold handcrafted drink, like an iced coffee or its new energy drinks, of any size will get a free, brightly colored reusable straw. The giveaway is part of Starbucks’ broader…

Here at the Lab, we have a long beneficial position in the shares of Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) (OTCPK:UNLYF). That said, it has been a while since our last coverage. In the meantime, our team has continued investigating the EU Consumer Staple sector with comments on Nestle and Danone and follow-up…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.An Israeli air strike near a school in the southern Gaza Strip killed about 30 people late on Tuesday, mostly civilians sheltering at the facility, according to authorities in the Hamas-controlled enclave.…

Joe Biden’s refusal to step aside stifled attempts to push him off the Democratic ticket on Tuesday. But the president’s abject debate performance and defiance in the aftermath have badly weakened his standing in a party already unenthusiastic about his campaign. His terrible two weeks threaten to further narrow an…

It probably isn’t surprising to you that taxes can be one of your biggest expenses while in retirement. Of course, this doesn’t make paying all those taxes less painful. The tax burden you bear on your retirement income can vary depending on where you live. Currently, there are just 12…

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A growing number of Californians are struggling to pay their credit card bills as they continue to battle steep interest rates and high inflation. New findings published by WalletHub, a personal finance platform, show that several California cities are leading the nation in an uptick in credit card delinquencies. Chula Vista…

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. Borrowers…

The final minutes of a job interview — when the interviewer is done with their questions and opens up the floor — is time you don’t want to waste. Asking smart, thoughtful questions can give you an edge over other candidates and help you decide whether a role is the right…

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Chemours — The chemical company added about 3% after UBS upgraded the company to buy from neutral, saying the stock could outperform as refrigerants see favorable demand and price drivers heading into next year. Nvidia — Shares rose more than 1%…