When you start a business, it’s important to understand the market. Think of it like going on a trip with a map – you need to know where you’re going! Doing research helps you figure out what customers want, who your competition is, and what makes your business special. Having a good plan is like … Read more
Loans are like magic keys that unlock various doors in our financial journey. They help us achieve big dreams, like owning a home, getting an education, or starting a business. But to make smart choices, we need to understand the different types of loans out there. In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into … Read more
DENVER (AP) Bobbie Boyd is in a losing battle against near triple-digit temperatures in northwest Arkansas. Her window air conditioner runs nonstop and the ballooning electric bill carves about $240 out of her $882-a-month fixed income. So the 57-year-old cuts other necessities. Boyd eats one meal a day so her 15-year-old grandson, who shes raising … Read more
Corebridge Financial continues to streamline, separate from American International Group and shed businesses that do not involve the record-setting annuity market. Corebridge reported net income of $771 million in the second quarter as premiums and deposits increased 42% year over year. The results follow a 26% bump in premiums and deposits in Q1. “Second-quarter conditions … Read more
One of the major pharmaceutical companies accused of flooding America with generic, addictive painkillers is floating a plan to avoid paying over $1 billion as part of a national settlement for victims of the opioid epidemic. Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, which produced more than a third of the opioids in circulation from 2006 to 2012, is one … Read more