A new generation is driving a huge surge in estate sales with searches for “how to find estate sales near me” up 60% this year according to Google. The competition to find value is brisk and in some cases, people are signing up to attend a sale, days in advance. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY with a deep dive into the booming business and its appeal for young people.
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Kevin Warsh walks a fine line on inflation in key speech
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said measures of inflation are still elevated, but it is not yet clear that the Fed must take action to address rising prices.
‘Big questions’ and few easy answers for Fed chair at annual retreat
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the bank’s Jackson Hole retreat offers him a chance to outline an inflation strategy and boost his credibility.
White House withholding $289 million of small business loans
The Trump administration is withholding $289 million appropriated by Congress for loans to small businesses. The elimination came through an executive order last year, with President Trump saying the program was “woke” and promoted “gender extremism” and “climate radicalism.” NBC News senior financial reporter Gretchen Morgenson details the reasons for the pause and how damaging the move could be for Main Street.
Oil prices dip as cautious optimism over Iran trumps new fears of Russian escalation in Ukraine
Oil prices tumbled as headlines from the Middle East renewed optimism in global energy markets, and muted fears of a Russian escalation in Ukraine.
Panda Express’ CEOs are on a ‘mission’ to help workers achieve the dream of home ownership
Panda Express founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng want to be known for helping their workers build careers and eventually buy their own homes.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction claims with states for up to $18 billion
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to settle a series of social media addiction claims for up to $18 billion.
Target facing backlash over children’s clown costume
Target is facing backlash over its sale of a children’s clown costume which some consumers said resembled racist caricatures of Black people. The company pulled the costume from its stores and issued a statement saying it was “deeply sorry.”
How to Build Financial Stability When Living Paycheck to Paycheck
A recent survey found that 63% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, so personal finance expert and author Anthony O’Neal stops by TODAY to share his tips for building financial stability. He advises giving every single dollar a mission, discusses the importance of building margins, explains ways to save even while eliminating debt, and more.
Canada retaliates against Trump tariffs by raising steel duties, rates on $20B of goods
Canada retaliated against President Trump’s tariffs by raising rates on steel and adding new duties on $20 billion worth of U.S. products exported to Canada.