Americans May Be Taking On Too Much Pay-Later ‘Phantom Debt’ Buying mattresses, clothes and other goods on installment plans has propped up spending, but economists worry that such loans could put some people at risk.
What Social Trends Taught Us About the 2023 Economy From girl dinners to ChatGPT, a look back at the trends that broke the internet and taught us about the American economy this year.
Goodwill Vase Sold for $3.99 Fetches More Than $100,000 at Auction When Jessica Vincent bought a vase at a Goodwill store in Virginia, she had no idea it was designed by Carlo Scarpa, a renowned Italian architect.
Demand for Cashmere Has Environmental Consequences Expanding herds of cashmere goats are causing severe damage to grasslands on the Mongolian plateau in Central Asia.
Prices for Some Goods Are Actually Falling This Holiday Season As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.