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
Microsoft’s $200M Amazon Reforestation: 4.4M Trees Offset 17M Tons CO₂, 40% AI Surge
Microsoft is spending $200 million to plant trees in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest as its artificial intelligence computers consume more energy than ever before. The company’s energy use jumped 40% in just three
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UBE’s $500M Louisiana Plant to Produce Key EV Battery Materials
A new $500 million factory in Louisiana will make materials needed for electric car batteries, creating hundreds of local jobs. Japanese company UBE started building the plant on February 13, marking the
RBA’s 0.25% Rate Cut: Impact on Mortgages, Borrowing, and Property Prices
The RBA faces a pivotal decision on February 18, 2025, with forecasts pointing to a 0.25% cash rate reduction from 4.35% to 4.10%. This would mark the first cut since the pandemic,
Flexjet’s $7B Order Amid 57% Surge in Fractional Jet Ownership Post-COVID
Think of it like sharing a vacation home, but with wings. That’s how private jet ownership is changing. Instead of one person bearing the full financial burden of an aircraft, several people
Florida Dealers Sue Scout Motors Over Direct Sales Model
Car dealers in Florida are taking Scout Motors to court over how it wants to sell electric vehicles. The company plans to skip traditional dealerships and sell directly to buyers through an
Honda-Nissan $60B Merger Collapses Amid Control Disputes
Honda and Nissan have called off their plans to work together. The deal, worth $60 billion, fell apart when they couldn’t agree on how to run the combined company. The main issue
NZ Eases Investor Visa Rules: Residency with NZ$5M Investment
New Zealand wants more foreign money to help grow its economy. The government is changing its rules to make it simpler for wealthy people from other countries to invest and live there.
Toyota Recalls 147,000 Vehicles Over Brake and Seatbelt Risks
Toyota Motor Corporation is taking steps to fix two safety problems affecting 147,000 recent vehicles. The issues could affect how well the brakes work in some trucks and how strong certain seatbelts
Polestar’s $15K Price Hike: Tariffs Prompt U.S. Production Shift
Polestar, the electric car maker, is changing how it does business as the car market gets tougher. CEO Michael Lohscheller has a plan: make cars locally and launch new models that people
Honda-Nissan Merger Collapses; Stocks React Sharply
The planned merger between Honda and Nissan, which would have joined two of Japan’s biggest carmakers, is falling apart over who gets to be in charge. Honda wanted to take control of