The StockX megaround smells like pre-IPO money
An IPO? A shoe-reselling marketplace? Sure! At the numbers we know about it, why not? Earlier today, TechCrunch reported that consumer reseller marketplace StockX raised $275 million at a valuation of approximately $2.8 billion. Selling a t.....»»
Traffic tickets can be profitable, and fairness isn"t the bottom line in city courts where judges impose the fines
When city governments spend more money than they take in, officials often search for ways to generate revenue. One increasingly common source of money is traffic tickets. And research shows police officers issue more traffic tickets when cities are f.....»»
Research: Saving money, milk and improving human health
New research from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University finds that dairy producers overtreat cows diagnosed with non-severe cases of clinical mastitis, which increases farm costs and loss of milk......»»
"It"s an emergency." Midwest towns scramble as drought threatens drinking water
James Rainbolt typically can tackle most problems at his rural water plant with some extra time or money......»»
Researcher examines benefits, harms and ethics of online crowdfunding
Would you help a complete stranger in desperate need of money, based solely on their social media posts? Simon Fraser University professor and bioethicist Jeremy Snyder examines the complex dimensions of this question in his new book, "Appealing to t.....»»
FTX: "King of Crypto" parents sued over missing millions
The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are being sued by people who lost money when his crypto firm FTX collapsed......»»
iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro: don’t buy the wrong iPhone
Apple's new 2023 iPhone 15 lineup is out, with the usual standard iPhone 15 joined by a more powerful iPhone 15 Pro. Which one is right for your money?.....»»
Goldman Sachs makes it easier to withdraw money from your Apple Card Savings Account
When the Apple Card Savings Account launched earlier this year, some users complained that they faced weeks-long delays trying to withdraw their money from their new Goldman Sachs-backed account. A report today reveals that Apple and Goldman Sach.....»»
Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn"t lead to poor decision making, says study
When people feel that their resources are scarce—that they don't have enough money or time to meet their needs—they often make decisions that favor short-term gains over long-term benefits. Because of that, researchers have argued that scarcity p.....»»
Investors less likely to sell losing stocks when entire portfolio is at a loss, research finds
Poor decisions aren't generally something people are proud of. For investors in the stock market, poor decisions can lead to something more significant than lost pride—lost money......»»
Ford, Honda, BMW form vehicle-to-grid company to save EV drivers money
The three automakers said ChargeScape's single platform will eliminate the need for individual integrations among each brand and electric utility, and allow participating EV customers to potentially save money by charging at grid-friendly times......»»
Money for startups tighter, but still room for quality investments
A panel of venture capitalists at the Automotive News Congress on Tuesday said that the easy funding for startups prevalent just two years ago has dried up, but that money was still available for promising technologies with good founders......»»
Last chance to lock in your iPhone trade-in value before the iPhone 15 launch
If you’re looking to do an iPhone 14 trade-in as you upgrade to the iPhone 15, you probably already know two things. One, you’ll get more money from a specialist company than you will from Apple or your carrier. Two, the value of your old iPhone.....»»
The origin of Elon Musk"s feud with Bill Gates, according to Musk"s new biography
Bill Gates went to see Elon Musk in 2022, hoping to convince the fellow billionaire to give away more of his money -- the way the Microsoft founder had......»»
Logitech’s new Pro X peripherals are stunning, but I only recommend one of them
Logitech gave its series of Pro peripherals a makeover, but only one of them is truly worth your money......»»
The best old phones in 2023: 10 smartphones you should still buy
Why buy this year's smartphone when last year's is just as good? Here's a list of 10 of the best old smartphones still worth your money in 2023......»»
If you got "free money" from Apple Pay and CashApp, you should check your balances
A free cash exploit involving Apple Cash and CashApp that spread on social media turns out not to be so free, with users waking up on Friday to find negative account balances.Apple PayApple Pay and CashApp along with several financial service platfor.....»»
Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: don’t buy the wrong e-reader
The Amazon Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are two of the more affordable e-readers available today. But which one is truly worth your money?.....»»
Dealmaster: Save on Apple, Dell, Lenovo laptops, Steelcase chairs, and more
Great savings on tools to help you get to work and stay productive. Enlarge (credit: Steelcase) From ergonomic chairs to electric scooters and new laptops, we'll help you save money getting to the office and getting wor.....»»
Save money on your next three Uber Eats deliveries with PayPal
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The best travel deals of the week include cheap flights to Europe and fall theme park tickets
Score flight deals, hotel deals, theme park deals, and luggage sales to rack up extra spending money for your upcoming trips. UPDATE: Sep. 7, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This post is updated weekly with the latest travel deals on flights, cruises,.....»»