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The distressing downside of fitness trackers

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 06:01

Tech Insider

A women looks overwhelmed as she tries to concentrate on all the fitness metrics buzzing and moving all around her. — Fitness trackers have taken over. But is the deluge of fitness data making Americans healthier?
Arantza Pena Popo/ Insider

Tech Insider, Science, Healthcare, Discourse, fitbit, apple-watch, fitness-tracker

The UAW strike at Ford, GM, and Stellantis could change the entire automotive industry forever

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 05:00

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A collage featuring photos of United Auto Workers (UAW) members, Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, and supporters holding signs during a UAW rally — For the first time in its 88-year history, the UAW is on strike at all three of the Detroit companies at once.
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images; Matthew Hatcher/AFP via Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/Insider

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Signature Federal Credit Union Review 2023

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 19:27

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Our experts answer readers' banking questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess banking products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page.

Personal Finance, Banking, Savings, signature-federal-credit-union, personal-finance-insider, pfi-reviews, TOC-jump-to

'Thrown to the wolves': How private investors are jacking up rents and ripping off college students

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:27

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A house falling on top of a college student — Business is booming for investors in college housing, who poured $22.9 billion into the industry last year. But for students, the picture is more fraught.
Tyler Le/Insider

Real Estate, economy, Discourse, Education, Markets, real-estate, cost-of-college

How child-free 'Disney adults' are transforming the company's theme parks as Disney pours $60 billion into the division

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 17:48

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Two Gen Z individuals-- one a women in a bright green dress holding a large Louis Vuitton bag and the other a young man sporting cargo pants and a baggy purple shirt---take a selfie with a Mickey Mouse character at Disney World in Orlando. In the background on the right side of the image, a small child holding their father's hand looks upward at the two individuals with fascination.

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What are Amex Offers?

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 15:18

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Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page.

Personal Finance, Credit, Credit Cards, Life, amex-offers, american-express, credit-cards

Alliant vs. Ally Review: Which Institution Offers a Higher Interest Rate?

Mon, 09/18/2023 - 16:04

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Our experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here's how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page.

Personal Finance, Banking, Ally, alliant-credit-union, personal-finance-insider, pfi, pfi-reviews

Flagstar Bank Mortgage Review 2023

Fri, 09/15/2023 - 18:50

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Our experts answer readers' home-buying questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess mortgages). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.

Our experts answer readers' student loan questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess student loans). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.