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If you get your financial advice on social media, watch out for misinformation
When your parents had financial troubles or questions about planning for the future, they may have sought the help of a financial adviser, their bank, or other professional. Today, many people turn to social media. TikTok in particular has become a hub of financial advice, from money saving hacks and personal stories to investment and stock market advice. But this information is not always reliable.
If you get your financial advice on social media, watch out for misinformation
By Lindsey Appleyard, Assistant Professor, Coventry University When your parents had financial troubles or questions about planning for the future, they may have sought the help of a financial adviser, their bank, or other professional. Today, many people turn to social media. TikTok in particular has become a hub of financial advice, from money saving hacks and personal… Read complete article © The Conversation -
If you get your financial advice on social media, watch out for misinformation
When your parents had financial troubles or questions about planning for the future, they may have sought the help of a financial adviser, their bank, or other professional. Today, many people turn to social media. TikTok in particular has become a hub of financial advice, from money saving hacks and personal stories to investment and stock market advice. But this information is not always reliable.
Young people's reluctance to talk about money is putting them at risk. Here's how to help them
Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people's lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in your future. Previously, most people's first taste of debt was either a loan for university fees, a student overdraft or a credit card.
Young people’s reluctance to talk about money is putting them at risk - here’s how to help them
By Lindsey Appleyard, Assistant Professor, Coventry University Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people’s lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in your future. Previously, most people’s first taste of debt was either a loan for university fees, a student overdraft or a credit card. Younger generations are now Read complete article © The Conversation -
Young people’s reluctance to talk about money is putting them at risk - here’s how to help them
Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people’s lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in your future. Previously, most people’s first taste of debt was either a loan for university fees, a student overdraft or a credit card.
Ohio State, Marc Jacobs, and the Quest to Register “THE” as a Trademark
The Ohio State University (“OSU”) has been handed a win following several rounds before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in furtherance of its quest to register the word “THE” as a trademark for use on clothing, including “t-shirts, baseball caps and hats.” Almost three years after the school filed an application for registration for “THE” for use in Class 25, the USPTO has granted the registration, marking the success of OSU in overcoming pushback from the trademark office and...
What Are Retail Sales?
Retail sales data are released monthly to gauge consumer spending and help to measure economic growth. Canva What Are Retail Sales? Retail sales are an important monthly indicator of the U.S. economy, helping to gauge whether consumers are spending on items such as cars, clothes, food, mobile phones, computers, and gasoline. It's also an indicator on how fast consumer prices might be rising. As such, retail sales are a lagging indicator, showing the past performance of spending habits and prices.
Dow Jones, S&P 500 Tumble On CPI Data; Netflix Stock Down On Goldman Sachs Downgrade
On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down by 770 points today as investors digest the release of new inflation data. Across the board, major tech companies like Amazon ( NASDAQ: AMZN) and Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ: META) are down by over 3% and 1% respectively. Furthermore, the national average price for a gallon of gas continues to inch higher, now almost reaching $5 a gallon.
Buy now pay later: how to protect consumers without regulating it out of existence
Calls to regulate the booming “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) industry have not deterred big brands like Apple and Amazon from the idea of offering consumers an interest-free, no-fee way to spread payments for purchases. Apple cited “users’ financial health” when it announced this new feature, but research shows financially vulnerable people need more protection. It’s possible to regulate this sector to safeguard consumers without completely restricting access.
Wonga's collapse and what it means for the people who rely on payday loans
Wonga, the poster-boy of the British payday lending industry, has gone into administration following an influx of customer compensation claims. Its demise is a result of government regulation to reform the payday loans sector in favour of the consumer. A price cap that was introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulator in 2015 on high-cost, short-term credit means that Wonga and other payday lenders’ history of irresponsible lending is catching up with them.
A bank account for your 18th birthday? How basic financial rights could tackle inequality
British governments have been trying to improve financial inclusion for the best part of 20 years. The goal is to make it easier for people on lower incomes to get banking services, but this simple-sounding target brings with it a host of problems which now demand a fundamental rethink of our approach.
You've got to fight! For your right!... to fair banking
British governments have been trying to improve financial inclusion for the best part of 20 years. The goal is to make it easier for people on lower incomes to get banking services, but this simple-sounding target brings with it a host of problems. A House of Lords committee will shortly publish the latest report on this issue, but the genesis of financial inclusion policy can be traced back to the late 1990s as part of the Labour government’s social exclusion agenda.
How breaking up RBS would help rebalance the UK economy
Ever since the financial crisis began in 2007-08, there has been much debate around the responsibilities of mainstream banks – should they serve shareholders or stakeholders? What is their mission? Do they have a responsibility towards local communities? What most of us can agree on is that banks should provide access to appropriate, affordable financial products and services. But first they have to regain customers' trust after numerous mis-selling scandals such as payment protection insurance.
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