Americans are missing credit card payments at the highest rate in a decade

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The share of credit card balances 30 days past due is at the highest in a decade.

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A teacher who spent over $4,000 of her own money to outfit her classroom explains why funding from schools for supplies just isn't enough

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Nicole, a third-grade teacher, has spent thousands in the past few years on supplies, worksheets, and other items for her classroom.

Courtesy of Nicole

Consumers are pushing back on being asked to buy more stuff with 'no-spend 2024'

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Some TikTokers pledged to cut back on fast food and streaming services in the new year.

TikTok: @miawestrap, @nobuy2024, @anisaanorve

Nearly a third of Gen Z said technology is making them lonelier — and it's making many spend more

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Social media is making nearly a third of Gen Zers more lonely.

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Russia's central bank pushes interest rates to 16% to try and cool war-time inflation

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TikTok made overconsumption cool. Now, it's turning against it.

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Three women shopping.
Videos featuring huge collections of products are being called out on TikTok for encouraging overconsumption.

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Shoppers are worried about the economy so they're 'doom spending' to make themselves feel better

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People shop at Mall of America
Consumers worried about the economy are turning to "doom spending" to cope, according to a report from Intuit Credit Karma.

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5 signs you're spending your money wrong, even if you don't think you are

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Americans notched the biggest annual increase in credit card debt on record last quarter

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The Japanese yen's plunge forces Tokyo to pull back on biggest defense build-up since World War II as US weapons get pricier

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An F-35 Lightning II streaks across the sky while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway.
An F-35 Lightning II.

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