Finance
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Amazon taps JPMorgan-backed startup for loans to online sellers
Dec 19, 2025 12:59 pm - Amazon.com Inc. is partnering with a JPMorgan Chase & Co.-backed startup to provide financing for small online businesses, many of which need immediate capital to replenish depleted holiday inventories.
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Trump officials keep blaming housing costs on one group: Immigrants. Economists disagree.
Dec 18, 2025 11:13 am - President Donald Trump promised Wednesday night that he’d bring down persistently high housing costs, which he said were caused by one group in particular: immigrants. But the administration’s sharp focus on immigrants contrasts with economists’ widely held view that the problem comes from housing shortages.
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A business plan as a blueprint for successDec 13, 2025 1:13 pm - When the holiday sales and activities wind down, a great way to improve revenues and odds of success is to spend valuable time creating or updating your business plan.
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Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season
Dec 13, 2025 1:11 pm - The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment.
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What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you
Dec 12, 2025 12:01 pm - The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years. Before September, it had gone nine months without a cut. Here's what to know.
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
Dec 10, 2025 6:49 am - The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs.
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Silver prices just smashed a new record. What does this mean for the economy?
Dec 09, 2025 3:03 pm - Silver is giving gold a run for the money. The precious metal has more than doubled in value since the start of the year and broke a fresh record on Tuesday, rising above $60 per troy ounce on New York’s Commodity Exchange for the first time ever.
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5 financial to-dos before the end of 2025
Dec 06, 2025 12:24 pm - As 2025 winds down, here are some moves to help you finish the year strong financially.
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How to rebalance your portfolio in a lofty market
Dec 06, 2025 12:15 pm - If you’ve chosen a target asset allocation — the mix of stocks, bonds, and cash in your portfolio — you’re probably ahead of many investors. But unless you’re investing in a set-and-forget investment option like a target-date fund, your portfolio’s asset mix will shift as the market fluctuates.
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Economists see two Fed rate cuts in 2026 following December move
Dec 05, 2025 8:25 am - Federal Reserve officials will vote to cut interest rates again next week to safeguard against rising risks of a sharp deterioration in the labor market, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg.