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Credit Score & Credit Repair

10 Ways to Cope with Inflation

US Inflation Rate is at 8.5{d2b599974303b629a5ced21f0a95caf055b754f8cafa1a7be316e3dfed23f121}, compared to 6.45{d2b599974303b629a5ced21f0a95caf055b754f8cafa1a7be316e3dfed23f121} last month and 7.48{d2b599974303b629a5ced21f0a95caf055b754f8cafa1a7be316e3dfed23f121} last year. This is higher than the long-term average of 3.28{d2b599974303b629a5ced21f0a95caf055b754f8cafa1a7be316e3dfed23f121}. The [more…]

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Financial & Investment Tips

An online suit maker just made a beautiful suitcase that turns into an actual scooter

When the people movers in the airport just won’t cut it, you need something a little speedier to catch that flight. Enter Suitsupply’s new solution: The Race Case. It’s a $599 suitcase with a scooter attached to it. Isn’t that exactly what you asked for? With their tongue firmly planted in their cheek, Suitsupply boasts about the case’s features, which include: A leather-covered handle … … a solid scooter bottom … … which folds up when you’re ready to board. A surprisingly well-thought out interior awaits inside. On the outside, a leather face and nickle zippers complete the refined look of the bag. While the bag is quite a looker, there’s no doubt it would attract a few stares from curious onlookers for reasons other than how attractive it

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7 rules of dog park etiquette to keep you and your pet out of trouble this summer

Summer is finally here, and no one is more excited than your dog. A dog park is the perfect place to let your four-legged friend interact with other dogs and run wild. But not too wild. Yes, there are rules of etiquette — for you and your pet — at the dog park. Here’s what you need to know to not be that dog owner. 1. Don’t hand out dog treats. Every dog loves a treat, but make sure to keep them out of sight at the park. Treats can make the other dogs jealous, and sharing the treats with other dogs doesn’t always go over well with other owners. But feel free to bring water and a bowl to keep your dog hydrated. 2. Don’t let playtime

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There’s an interesting theory going around that Apple is prepping the way for Jony Ive’s retirement

Monday was a bank holiday in both the U.K. and the U.S. Markets were closed in both countries. The Telegraph chose that day to publish comedian Stephen Fry’s interview with Apple design guru Jony Ive, in which he revealed that Ive was getting a new title: Chief Design Officer. It was portrayed as a promotion. But a theory is rumbling around that Ive is actually preparing to retire or step way back from daily duty, and Apple has been orchestrating a careful public relations campaign to ensure this news doesn’t spook investors. Stratechery analyst Ben Thompson was the first we saw float the theory. He noticed that a recent profile of Ive in The New Yorker took pains to mention Ive’s lieutenant Richard Howarth, calling

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Today’s FIFA arrests show how far Qatar has fallen in the past 5 years

The US Department of Justice’s charging documents against 14 individuals accused of bribery and racketeering in conjunction with their roles at FIFA, soccer’s international governing body barely mention Qatar. Nevertheless, the accusations don’t reflect well on the oil and gas-rich Persian Gulf monarchy that won the rights to host the 2022 World Cup. If the allegations made by DOJ prosecutors are accurate, the hosting rights for the 2010 World Cup, the 2011 FIFA presidential election, and a number of South American soccer tournaments were tainted by nearly $150 million in bribery. It’s difficult to believe that Qatar’s World Cup bid was any cleaner than the rest of FIFA’s typically sordid day-to-day business. Indeed, a 2014 report from former US federal prosecutor Michael J. Garcia found certain FIFA officials were