U.S. regulators take aim at “buy now, pay later” loans
Consumers took out $24 billion in largely unregulated micro-loans last year. But such debt carries risk, feds warn. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buy-now-pay-later-loans-regulation/
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Here are the Bed Bath & Beyond stores that are set to close
Beleaguered retailer announced more than 50 locations that will be shuttered, from Arizona to Washington state. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bed-bath-beyond-store-closure-list-2022/
What you should know about “buy now, pay later” plans
Although the loans can help consumers manage their expenses, consumer advocates warn they also come with hidden risks. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buy-now-pay-later-loans-risks/
The IRS plans to hire 5,000 customer service reps
Tax agency has been plagued by understaffing and poor customer service, with many taxpayer calls going unanswered. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irs-hiring-5000-customer-service-reps-with-80-billion-funding-yellen-says/
These job-posting phrases are a big turn off for applicants
Avoid cardinal sins of including phrases including "one big happy family" and "work hard, play hard." source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/job-listing-work-hard-play-hard-like-family-applicant/
Kanye West ends lucrative clothing deal with Gap
Rapper plans to open his own Yeezy clothing stores after a contractual fight with the retailer. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kanye-west-ends-gap-contract-ye-yeezy/
Amtrak cancels long-distance routes amid looming rail strike
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on...
Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore on “The Takeout” — 4/17/2020
Writer and Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore joins Major to talk about mass unemployment as well as how America can...
California sues Amazon, alleging its dominance pushes up prices
Lawsuit claims the retail giant forces sellers to keep their prices high in order to use its platform. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-sues-amazon-antitrust-law-violations/
Mortgage rates climb to 6% for first time since 2008
Home loan costs have roughly doubled over the last year, pushing many house-hunters to the sidelines. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mortgage-rates-6-percent-home-loan-demand/
