Columbus, OH

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So, Ford's CEO Jim Farley dropped some pretty big news recently, and it might just shake up how we think about electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley laid out what he sees as a necessary shift in the automotive industry—especially for those of us accustomed to big, powerful vehicles.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of ‘Radical Change’ and Says EV Batteries Will ‘Never Be Affordable’

Car repossessions are up 23 percent this year, according to a new study. The numbers are now back at pre-pandemic levels having fallen sharply in 2021 and 2022. Analysts say the rise is due to higher interests rates pushing up loan payments. The repo man has had a busy year...

Repossessions Climb 23% As Drivers Struggle With Pricey Car Payments

PYMNTS

Worldline has formed a partnership with intelligent vending machine company Selfly Store. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (July 16), will see Worldline work with payment expert Antenor to integrate a contactless payment solution with Selfly’s machines, which are designed to provide an autonomous meal/snack solution for hotels, offices and other venues.

Worldline Partners Selfly Store on Contactless Vending Offering

T.S. Eliot wrote that the world would end not with a bang but a whimper. It may be the case that the unstoppable wave of consumer spending may end that way too, and not with a full-fledged slamming on the brakes — a wallop that hits merchants all at once.

Pressures on Lower-Income Consumers Signal Pain for Beauty and Apparel Merchants

Lancaster County, PA

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

USA TODAY

The Daily Money: Americans are ditching their cars

The nation’s biggest retail bank might soon charge customers for services that long have been free, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Marianne Lake — CEO of Consumer & Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase — told the newspaper that Chase might begin to charge customers for checking accounts if new federal rules placing maximum limits on bank account overdraft fees and credit card late fees become law.

Prepare to Start Paying for These 3 Free Banking Services Soon

Virginia State

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The five largest credit unions are Navy Federal Credit Union, State Employees' Credit Union, PenFed Credit Union, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Boeing Employees Credit Union. The largest, Navy Federal Credit Union, has more in assets than the rest of the top five combined. Of the 20 biggest credit unions,...

20 Largest Credit Unions in America

Shop near and far, compile competing offers — and always be willing to walk away. Looking for ways to save money on your next car purchase? It is easy to see why. According to Cox Automotive, the average price of a new car in 2024 is $48,155, an increase of 15.5% since March 2021.

Buying a Car? Pay Your Price, Not the Dealer’s

Car insurance is mandatory in nearly every state. However, the amount of money Americans shell out for their insurance plan varies drastically according to where they live. Staff at Insure.com studied Quadrant Information Services data to determine where Americans pay the most money for their car insurance. They used a Honda Accord LX that has 10,000 annual mileage as their standardized vehicle. As for the driver, they studied rates based on a 40-year-old American with a good insurance score and no traffic violations on record.

15 States With the Most Expensive Car Insurance, Americans Moving States Beware

Digital banking is the future, but pervasive fraud is eroding trust. Can financial institutions effectively defend against bad actors?. Digital banking has become prime hunting ground for fraudsters who perpetrate schemes as diverse — and dynamic — as they are devastating. FIs seem caught in an unyielding vortex,...

Fending Off Fraud in Digital Banking

Oregon State

With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

Fond Du Lac, WI

In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

Insurers reportedly could be facing hundreds or thousands of business interruption claims resulting from the Microsoft outage that began late Thursday (July 18). Economic damages from the event, which crippled industries and inconvenienced consumers around the world, could amount to tens of billions of dollars, Reuters reported Friday (July 19).

Microsoft Outage Could Produce ‘Insurance Catastrophe’

Credit cards can be great financial tools when in the right hands. You can use them to build your credit score and rack up rewards like airline miles or cash back on purchases. While it’s tempting to use your credit card for every major expense, there are some things you’re...

15 Things You Should Never, Ever Put on Your Credit Card

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

In all the stock photos that reference "credit card" and "car buying," the subjects are smiling. They probably shouldn't be. (Getty Images) Can you buy a car with a credit card? In this post-pandemic, nearly cashless society, that's a good question. The reasons for doing it are pretty obvious: To "get the miles" if you have an airline credit card, or hotel points, or if your card has a cash-back scheme. So you want to — but can you and should you?

Can you buy a car with a credit card?

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Now could be a good time to say goodbye to your old bank. Read on to find out some top reasons why people make the switch.

4 Reasons to Switch Banks in July

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CarPutty Shifts Gears on How Consumers Finance Their Cars

Outside of their home, or their children’s education, their car is most Americans’ largest purchase. But when it comes to making that purchase, many would-be customers...

CarPutty Shifts Gears on How Consumers Finance Their Cars

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