Avoiding The Debt Spiral
Most conversations about debt focus on numbers, interest rates, and payoff timelines. A less common way to look at it is through momentum. Debt spirals often develop gradually rather than from a
Sustainability Consulting Firms at the Frontline of Net-Zero Targets
Net-zero targets are increasingly shaping board agendas in many large companies and regulated sectors. Investors want credible transition plans, customers expect lower-impact products, and regulators in jurisdictions like the EU, UK, and Australia are tightening climate disclosures. Many organizations also
How Credit Applications Affect Your Credit Score
Understanding Why Applying for New Credit Creates a Temporary Shift Many people feel uneasy when filling out a credit application, partly because they have
What Secrets Can a Merchant App Reveal About Your Sales Flow?
What if you could see how your sales are flowing in near real-time? Running an SME business comes with constant challenges, from tracking payments
Kia Recalls 400,000+ Vehicles: Federal Audit of Engine Fix While Trim Pieces Fall Off Newer Models
Kia is dealing with three separate vehicle recalls affecting over 400,000 cars and SUVs, with one now under federal investigation. The automaker recently announced two recalls involving exterior trim pieces that can
Sunita Somvanshi
Revel Exits Rideshare Market After 4 Years to Expand EV Charging Network from 100 to 2,000 Stalls
Revel, known for its bright blue electric vehicles, shut down its rideshare service in New York City on August 11 to focus entirely on expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The
Mercedes CEO Warns EU Combustion Ban Threatens Market Collapse as European EV Sales Drop 6% in 2024
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius has issued a stark warning about the European Union’s plan to ban cars with combustion engines by 2035, saying the auto industry is “heading at full speed against
CATL’s Lithium Mine Halt Sends Prices Soaring 8% as China Tightens Mining Scrutiny
CATL has halted production at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in China’s Jiangxi province after failing to renew a mining permit that expired on August 9, 2025. According to people familiar with the
Ford’s $5B EV Investment Creates 4,000 Jobs: $30K Electric Pickup with 40% Faster Assembly Coming 2027
Ford Motor Company is investing about $5 billion across Kentucky and Michigan to build a family of affordable electric vehicles. The first product will be a midsize electric pickup truck with a
UBC Scientists Link 64kb RNA Virus to Pacific Oyster Die-Offs in $16M Industry
UBC scientists have found a new virus that could explain why thousands of farmed Pacific oysters have been dying in British Columbia. This discovery might help protect B.C.’s $16 million oyster industry.
Karmactive Team
Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend: 6.25% Savings on Items Under $2,500 While Generating $3.54M Revenue
Get your shopping lists ready—Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday is happening Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2025. During these two days, shoppers can purchase most retail items without paying the
Karmactive Staff
What Credit Monitoring Does
When it comes to managing your financial health, credit monitoring often flies under the radar. Yet, it plays a crucial role in helping you stay on top of your credit status and
53% of Americans Stressed Over Grocery Bills as Food Inflation Hits 3.0%, Outpacing Overall Price Growth
A new AP-NORC poll conducted July 10–14, 2025 found that 53% of Americans consider grocery costs a major stress. Another 33% report minor stress about food prices, while only 14% feel no
GM–Hyundai’s Five-Model Plan Aims at 800 000 Annual Output
General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company are teaming up to create five new vehicles in a major partnership aimed at cutting costs and fending off growing competition from Chinese automakers. The collaboration,