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Jennifer Mattson
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Contributing Writer @FastCompany.com Fmr: @cnn.com and @npr.org Bylines: @theatlantic.com @thrillist @matadornetwork @infatuation. Teach #writing at #NYU Link to my stories: www.fastcompany.com/user/jmattson
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 7h
Shares of U.S. rare earth stocks rose after President Trump accused #China of strict export controls and threatened “massive increase of #tariffs” once again. However, the comments ended up triggering a market sell-off on Friday.

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Markets and crypto are down today. Why these stocks are an unusual exception
Trump spats with China over export controls of rare earth minerals, threatening ‘massive increase of tariffs’ and triggering a widespread market sell-off.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 1d
Skyscanner released its 2026 Travel Trends report on Thursday and the forecast includes trips down the supermarket aisle, literary-inspired itineraries, and some surprising destinations (hello, New Haven!).

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Travelers are finding food in unlikely places—on your next trip, look here
Some vacationers are redefining food tourism by skipping the fancy restaurants for vending machine and convenience store eats, says this trend report.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 1d
There is a new calculator that shows how much you'll save on your 2026 taxes under the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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www.fastcompany.com/91418480/thi...
This tax calculator adds up how much you'll save on 2026 taxes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
A tax calculator tool from the nonprofit Tax Foundation looks at take-home pay after the new law, including write-offs like the 'No Tax on Tips' provision and a car loan deduction.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 4d
Some good news on the weight-loss front: Customers can now go to Costco to get Ozempic and Wegovy.

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www.fastcompany.com/91416968/oze...
This popular retailer now sells Ozempic with an additional discount
The chain’s pharmacy is offering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy nationwide, along with a 2%-off perk for certain customers.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 4d
The federal government shutdown could impact
Social Security in this important way.

I explain in my latest for @fastcompany.com

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A critical Social Security change impacting monthly benefits is at risk because of the government shutdown
To calculate cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases to 2026 Social Security checks, the agency needs data from the largely furloughed Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 14d
Starting next week, Social Security will not longer be sending out paper checks. Here's how you can enroll in electronic payments.
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Social Security payments will see a big change next week: What you need to know about the September 30 update
The Social Security Administration will no longer issue these kinds of checks, starting Tuesday. Here's what retirees will need to do to collect benefits.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 15d
What to know about Amazon's massive $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC, and how much of that goes to eligible Prime members.

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Amazon might owe you money: $1.5 billion payout for Prime members follows FTC settlement. Here's what to know
Amazon settled an FTC lawsuit alleging it used 'deceptive practices' to sell Prime subscriptions, then made it 'exceedingly difficult' to cancel.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 15d
A new report from Senate Democrats said DOGE employees had access to personal data on all Americans—including Social Security numbers, and that's not all.

More in my latest for @fastcompany.com
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DOGE put your Social Security Number on a cloud server with up to a 65% risk of getting hacked: Senate report
The unsecured database also holds dates of birth, parents' names, and other personal information—and Russia, China, and Iran know about it, says the report.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 16d
Day trading could get easier if the SEC approves this new rule.
My latest at @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91410378/sto...
Day trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and more could get easier thanks to this rule change—here's how
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority just approved one of the most significant updates for retail investors since 2001.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 16d
How Michaels is bringing a slice of Joann fabrics back to life.

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www.fastcompany.com/91410075/joa... #Michaels #Joann
Joann coming back? IP owner Michaels is resurrecting the fabrics brand—here's how, where, and when
Months after buying Joann's intellectual property, Michaels is bringing back a version of the crafts retailer, including beloved items like the Big Twist yarn.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 16d
Finally, some good news...
Job seekers are getting hired in a shorter period of time, according to the latest findings from ZipRecruiter.
Here are the jobs most in demand in my latest for @fastcompany.com

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Job seekers are getting hired faster—for these careers in particular
Despite the uncertainty in today’s job market, the job search process is getting shorter for some applicants, says a new report from ZipRecruiter.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 17d
I wrote about 'financial nihilism’ for @fastcompany.com and why it has Gen Z,and some younger millennials, making riskier investments.
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Gen Z is deep in ‘financial nihilism’: Why young people are betting big on stocks and crypto
It’s no secret that Gen Z has a less optimistic economic outlook and a different take on investing than older generations.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 17d
The deadline to submit a claim in Poppi soda’s $8.9 million class-action lawsuit is quickly approaching. Here's how to file.
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Poppi soda $8.9 million settlement: Customers can claim payouts—but the deadline is this week. Here's how to file
Poppi recently settled a class-action lawsuit arguing that the prebiotic soda's "gut healthy" marketing was misleading.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 20d
Tariffs are forcing retailers and manufacturers to rethink supply chain strategies and develop new ways to get their products to consumers without massive price hikes, delays, and disruptions.

I wrote about 'tariff hacking for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91407359/wha...
What is ‘tariff hacking’—and can it help keep prices down?
Retailers are rethinking their supply chain strategies amid Trump’s trade war. Here’s what that means for consumers.
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Live Nation stock drops as FTC sues Ticketmaster for alleged bait-and-switch ticket pricing. f-st.co/SzOT1YP
FTC sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over ticket resales
The ticketing giant is accused of violating the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, or BOTS Act.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 24d
A growing number of car owners are finding themselves 'underwater' on their auto loans, according to new data.
Here's my latest for @fastcompany.com
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Why more car owners are 'upside down' on their loans
On average, drivers with underwater trade-ins owe nearly $7,000 more than their cars are worth.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 24d
Fast-food chains are losing their breakfast customers to an unlikely source: gas stations and convenience stores.
My latest for @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91404772/why...
Why more customers are skipping McMuffins for gas station grub
Quietly but surely, convenience stores have become breakfast’s biggest disrupters.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 28d
Google, OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic vary widely in how they identify hate speech, according to new research from @asc.upenn.edu
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www.fastcompany.com/91403820/res... #Google #OpenAI #Anthropic
Researchers studied how Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek identify hate speech. Here's how they vary
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania reveals inconsistencies in how models like ChatGPT and Claude Sonnet treat slurs and inflammatory language.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 28d
Tariffs aren’t just bad for business and consumers: They will also increase the number of Americans living in poverty, according to new research from Yale.

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www.fastcompany.com/91402824/eco...
Economists calculated the cost of Trump's tariffs for Americans. The numbers are staggering
According to new research from Yale's Budget Lab, 2025 tariff price hikes could push hundreds of thousands into poverty.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · 29d
There are some jobs people can still do better than AI. Here's one of the them.
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Research shows humans are far superior to AI on this business task
According to a new study, people can still be way more persuasive than artificial intelligence.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Sep 10
The world's best airline rewards programs for 2025 are in...
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Airline rewards rankings 2025: These programs offer the best points value, flight change and cancellation perks
American, Alaska, and United stood out among 59 airlines sweetening the deal for frequent fliers, according to Point.me.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Sep 8
Confidence in finding a new job is at an all-time low among workers, while job hugging—the trend where “workers hold onto their jobs for dear life”—is at an all-time high, according to a new survey.
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This figure paints a stark picture on why workers are job hugging
According to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, confidence in finding a new job is at an all-time low.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Sep 8
What to know about the first millennial saint—a tech savvy, video game playing Catholic teen.
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Pope Leo names first millennial saint: What to know about the Catholic teen dubbed 'God's influencer'
The canonization of Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 at age 15, comes as the church is trying to reach more young people, including Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Sep 5
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Here's the full list of the 68 jobs eligible for a tax write-off in 2025 under the 'no tax on tips' and overtime provision in Trump's new massive tax bill.

See if you qualify by reading my latest for @fastcompany.com
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No tax on tips and overtime: Full list of 68 jobs eligible for the write-off under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The No Tax on Tips Act offers a new income tax deduction of up to $25,000 for certain workers—including chefs, tutors, and influencers—starting this year.
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Jennifer Mattson @jennifermattson.bsky.social · Aug 29
Labor Day protests: Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate in events in all 50 states. My latest for @fastcompany.com
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'Workers Over Billionaires' Labor Day protests planned for all 50 states: Here's what to know
The events are being spearheaded by a coalition of labor unions, community organizations, women's rights groups, and concerned citizens.
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