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Robinhood is apparently rolling out sports betting on its platform. Maybe it's just me, but this is ridiculous. There is a #gambling problem here in the US and the sports betting is only making it worse. Am I alone here? www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/r...
#sports #SportsBetting
Robinhood is rolling out NFL parlay and prop bets on prediction markets platform
Robinhood announced Tuesday that users will be able to trade on National Football League games and player performances.
www.cnbc.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Bad news for the #economy. Report shows that #business growth has slowed to the lowest levels in six months. Not good at all. Read more: www.reuters.com/business/us-...
www.reuters.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
-John R. Wooden
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December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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PayPal has announced that it's seeking a banking license. Yes, you read that right. It wants the ability to offer loans and savings accounts. What do you think about that? www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/p...
#bank #banks #banking
December 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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CNBC survey shows that consumers are spending less on #holiday gifts this year because of #inflation. At the same time, #BlackFriday set records this year for spending. The data on the #economy is confusing. Read more: www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/i...
High cost of goods is causing consumers to spend less for the holidays, CNBC survey finds
The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found the high cost of goods has emerged as a major factor affecting how much shoppers spend and where they spend.
www.cnbc.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.
-Zig Ziglar
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December 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Many should expect larger refunds on their 2025 #TaxReturn due to the new #tax bill that was passed in July. Some new deductions will have many people save some money. Read more: www.foxbusiness.com/economy/bess...
Bessent expects taxpayers will see 'very large' tax refunds early next year
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said American households could receive substantial $1,000-$2,000 tax refunds in early 2026 under OBBBA tax law changes.
www.foxbusiness.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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There's another push to regulate #crypto, this time in the UK. The US was doing this a year or two ago, but most regulation has stopped since Trump took office. Read more: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
#cryptocurrency #Bitcoin
UK Treasury drawing up new rules to police cryptocurrency markets
Rachel Reeves wants to protect consumers by bringing digital money and assets into the ‘regulatory perimeter’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.
-Satchel Paige
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December 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Don't compare your chapter 1 to someone else's chapter 20.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Fed officials see a weakening #economy, but with unusually high #inflation. The labor markets are weak, but prices still remain high. It's a weird economy we are dealing with. fortune.com/2025/12/10/j...
Powell warns of a ‘very unusual’ economy as tariffs keep goods inflation high amid a weakening labor market | Fortune
The Fed chair said underlying job growth could already be below zero, with official payroll figures overstating reality by tens of thousands each month.
fortune.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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The Fed cut #InterestRates yesterday by 25 basis points. They're trying to weight a struggling #economy and #inflation in their actions. Seems like they more concerned about the economy than #HighPrices at this point. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fed cuts rate but future easing uncertain
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
www.bbc.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
-John D Rockefeller
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December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.
-Frank Tyger
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December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The Fed meets on Wednesday to decide whether to cut interest rates or not. Most people expect a cut, but we'll have to wait and see. www.cbsnews.com/news/federal...
#InterestRates #economy #business
Federal Reserve to announce next interest rate move on Wednesday. Here's what to expect.
The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Interesting statistics here. Everyone knows that the Trump #tariffs are impacting the #economy. What surprises me is that imports aren't down as much as I expected. Definitely lower than last year, though. www.dcvelocity.com/supply-chain...
#business #imports
Tariff impact will likely extend import cargo decline at U.S. ports
As tariffs and trade policy uncertainty continue to impact import cargo volume, the future looks bleak for 2026. Will the Supreme Court challenge bring relief or further chaos? Retailers are bracing…
www.dcvelocity.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.
-William Butler Yeats
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December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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We're getting close to the start of #TaxSeason. Please be sure to keep yourself as safe as possible and avoid any #scams or #IdentityTheft issues. Scammers are always looking to get your #tax info. worldbusinessoutlook.com/preparing-fo...
#taxes
Preparing for Tax Season: Security Measures Every Taxpayer Should Know
Tax season brings both opportunities and risks for millions of taxpayers each year. While you focus on maximising deductions
worldbusinessoutlook.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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If you're a senior, there are some new #tax breaks that will impact you this coming filing season. Here's a good article that briefly touches on those: www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-pl...
#seniors #TaxSavings
A Retirement Triple Play: These 3 Tax Breaks Could Lower Your 2026 Bill
Good news for older taxpayers: Standard deductions are higher, there's a temporary 'bonus deduction' for older folks, and income thresholds have been raised. Planning now can help you take advantage…
www.kiplinger.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.
-Richard Branson
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December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Further confusion on the economic data persists. A new report shows that jobless benefits have dropped to the lowest levels since 2022...but layoffs are on the rise. read more: www.pbs.org/newshour/eco...
#Unemployment #Jobs #economy #business
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to lowest level since mid-2022
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits for the week ending Nov. 29 fell to 191,000 from the previous week’s 218,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the lowest level…
www.pbs.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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A new report shows that #NewJersey led the nation for property #tax increases in 2024. This surprises absolutely no one. read more: www.nahb.org/blog/2025/12...
#RealEstate #PropertyTax
Property Taxes on Homes Tick Up in 2024 Led by New Jersey
The average annual residential property tax bill for the 87 million owner-occupied homes in the U.S. was $4,271 in 2024, up about 4% from 2023, according to NAHB Economics team analysis of the 2024…
www.nahb.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Defeat is not the worst of failures. No to have tried is the true failure.
-George Edward Woodberry
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December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Treasury Sec Bessent says #InterestRate cuts are still needed to help the nation's #economy. Read more: www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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New report shows that private payrolls fell by 32,000 in November. Not good news for the #economy. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/a...
#jobs #business #hiring
November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports
The payrolls decline marked a sharp step down from October, which saw an upwardly revised gain of 47,000 positions.
www.cnbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM