As cryptocurrency mining draws increased scrutiny, some state legislatures are considering proposals to restrict the industry over growing concerns about its energy use. Other states, though, are advancing bills to protect cryptocurrency miners from such crackdowns.
Stacker used data from Niche to determine the 50 most liberal universities and colleges in America.
The biggest deal in the tech industry's history faces opposition from rival Sony and is being examined by regulators in the U.S. and Europe.
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The state of the economy after COVID-19 has been uncertain. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank industries responding with layoffs.
CouponBirds compiled a list of must-have shopping fads over the past 50 years.
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As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month.
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By the end of the 2023 NCAA tournament, an estimated one in four Americans will have wagered $15.5 billion in bets on the various games, according to the American Gaming Association. Last year, Matt Cappelen — a 34-year-old firefighter from Elk Grove Village, Illinois — would have been in the middle of the action. For...
Signing up for subscriptions is easy — canceling them is not.A provision proposed Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission aims to tackle “seemingly never-ending struggles to cancel unwanted subscription payment plans,” according to an FTC statement.Under the FTC’s “click to cancel” provision, sellers would be required to make subscription cancellations as simple and straightforward as...
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Some cars cost more to fuel up. Stacker used data from the Department of Energy's fuel economy database to rank the 23 most gas-guzzling cars of 2023.
Some groceries are getting cheaper. Here are some foods with the biggest price cuts last month.
You've seen the reports, but where are layoffs actually happening? Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to compare all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Stacker determined which small towns in the Midwest are the best places to live using data from Niche's 2022 Best Places to Live.
The three-day protest marks latest in trend of larger work stoppages in the U.S. education system.
For the past few years, crypto-earning credit cards have seemed destined to be the next big thing. Announcements about forthcoming products poured in throughout 2020, cards started hitting the market in earnest in 2021, and by mid-2022, it looked like the trend would only accelerate.But that was before a crypto winter set in late that...
Experian examines the effects economic forces have on Americans' credit scores.
Some people rent in retirement because they don’t have much choice; they can’t afford to own homes. But financial planners say renting can make more sense than owning in some circumstances, even for retirees who can afford the costs of homeownership.Renting offers flexibility as well as freedom from all the chores and expenses of maintaining...
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Alan Blinder discusses the central bank's decision to raise interest rates at a ninth straight meeting. The Federal Open Market Committee indicated there may be more hikes to come in a clear sign it's confident that its bid to quell inflation won't deepen a …
Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price increases from January to February.
Household items are a great way to help increase your productivity in 2023.
From luxury items to everyday essentials, find amazing deals on items you and your family will love.
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Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price increases from January to February.
Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price decreases from January to February.
Some of the sharpest drops came from the banking industry, where investors are worried about the possibility of more collapses.
Amid high inflation, persistently low unemployment and a banking crisis, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point increase to the federal funds rate — the ninth hike since March 2022. The latest hike brings the current rate level to 4.75% to 5.00%.The rate hike was not a sure thing following the collapse of two U.S. banks...
SmartAsset analyzed the average dollar amount of 2021 federal tax refunds for each state to determine where taxpayers receive the largest refunds.
SmartAsset analyzed which cities are best for women in leadership.
Stacker ranked the best colleges in big cities using 2023 data from Niche. Colleges in cities with populations of more than 300,000 were considered, drawing data from the Census Bureau.
At the same time, the Fed warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions” and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation.”
