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DoorDash Ends Bank Delays for Drivers With New Instant Crypto Payout System

DoorDash is revolutionizing payments with blockchain technology, offering stablecoin options to improve speed and reduce costs for delivery drivers, businesses, and customers worldwide in over 40 countries.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Nearly half of consumers are living paycheck to paycheck and fear they couldn’t handle $1K surprise expense, survey finds

The majority of consumers are not confident they can cover a $1K emergency expense

The Independent UK · Apr 20

MIT Professor Warns AI Can Give Financial Advice — But 'Has No Teeth' To Protect You

MIT professor Andrew Lo says AI has the financial expertise but no fiduciary duty, leaving it with 'no teeth' as a substitute for human advisers.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

The Rise of ‘BFFmoons’: Travel Trends Among Child-Free Couples

Did you know that childless couples spend the most on travel? According to PYMNTS, in 2024, they averaged $620 per month on travel services, significantly outspending single individuals and married couples with children. This trend reflects their higher disposable income and prioritization of travel over other expenses. But DINKs aren’t traveling…

Dinks Finance · Jun 16, 2025

Meta Unveils Llama 4 AI Models With Multimodal Abilities

The company was also previewing the Llama 4 Behemoth, described as their most powerful model so far, intended to guide and improve the performance of the newer versions.

International Business Times · Apr 7, 2025

Even Americans earning six figures say they are living paycheck to paycheck—including people making over $200,000

Almost half of all Americans consider themselves “broke,” according to a new Marketwatch Guide survey.

Fortune · Jun 12, 2024

As retailer REI’s troubles with employees continue, consumers back off

Once known as the beacon of corporate America, REI is now embroiled in face-offs with employees, putting off consumers.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023

More than half of Americans raking in $100,000 or more are living paycheck to paycheck

Americans earning at least $100,000 a year are increasingly joining the ranks of those living paycheck to paycheck.

Fortune · Jan 30, 2023