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Starbucks fans lash out as it shutters more coffeehouses: ‘A***** move’

Morning brew giant said it ‘identified locations where we do not believe we can consistently deliver the experience we want for customers’

The Independent UK · Sep 24

US mortgage rates top 7% for first time in 20 months

Increase comes after Fed decision to raise interest rates, as Americans struggle with high prices and stagnant wages

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

New York files lawsuit against Polymarket, calling it an illegal gambling operation

‘Polymarket was founded in a tiny NYC apartment and now has more than 350 employees here,’ Polymarket’s chief legal officer said

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Money Moves Men Should Consider After the Fed’s September Decision

Men reviewing their finances after the Fed’s September decision have a few new variables to consider. The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4% on September 16, 2026.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

McDonald’s bets $8.5 billion on a productivity makeover across more than 46,000 restaurants

McDonald's plan leans on existing restaurants to drive growth as unit expansion slows.

Fortune · Sep 24

Oracle Reportedly Cited 'Force Majeure' To Delay Payments For a Data Center. Its Stocks If Falling.

The company is seeking to delay payments on a campus in New Mexico.

International Business Times · Sep 24

Would You Rather Have $10,000 in Savings or No Credit Card Debt?

Seeing $10,000 sitting in a savings account can provide a powerful sense of financial security, especially when an unexpected car repair, medical bill, or job disruption could happen tomorrow. But carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt at the same time can quietly eat away at that security through…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 24

When One Stock Hits 40% of Your Portfolio: The Tax Bill of Trimming vs. the Risk of Holding

A stock that grows into 40% of a portfolio creates an awkward money problem. Selling can create a capital-gains tax bill, while holding leaves a large share tied to one company. Neither choice exists in a vacuum, because the tax cost depends on the shares sold, their cost basis, holding…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 24

The Fed Just Changed Rates, But Your Credit Card APR May Not Move Right Away

The Federal Reserve changed interest rates on September 16, but credit card holders should not expect their APR to move in lockstep with the Fed’s announcement. In fact, the latest Fed decision went in the opposite direction from a rate cut: The central bank raised its target range by a…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 24

US current account deficit widens 15.7% to $246 billion in Q2 on import surge

In the second quarter, the US current account deficit increased by $33.4 billion, reaching $246.0 billion. The rise in imports of goods was substantial, outpacing the growth in exports significantly. The goods trade deficit widened to $291.3 billion after a notable increase in imports. Additionally, the primary income balance narrowed,…

The Economic Times · Sep 24