Finance & Career

Stablecoins Surge to Record 10.19% Market Share Amid Crypto Rebound

By NEW YORK TREND / March 6, 2026 /

Stablecoins are reaching new heights in 2026. Just three months after their market capitalization surpassed $300 billion, stablecoins have claimed an all-time high market share of 10.19%, according to TechGaged.com. Historically hovering between 7% and 9.8%, this milestone underscores the growing role of stablecoins as a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Ever since their inception,…

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Workplace Bullying Isn’t Just for Kids: A Veteran Executive Speaks Out

By NEW YORK TREND / March 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Workplace Bullying Isn’t Just for Kids: A Veteran Executive Speaks Out

When most people think of bullying, childhood comes to mind: schoolyard taunts, playground intimidation, or locker-room harassment. But as veteran television executive Andy Regal knows all too well, bullying doesn’t always end when we grow up. For millions of adults, it follows them into the workplace, often quietly, invisibly, and with lasting consequences. According to…

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The New Normal: Young Americans Confront a Lifetime of Renting

By NEW YORK TREND / February 17, 2026 / Comments Off on The New Normal: Young Americans Confront a Lifetime of Renting

For millions of young Americans, the dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach. A growing divide in the housing market means that while baby boomers enjoy mortgage-free living, first-time buyers face a lifetime of renting. With mortgage payments now higher than rent in many areas, the traditional path from renting to owning has…

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Survey: Hiring Managers Say Communication and Software Skills Will Define the Job Market in 2026

By NEW YORK TREND / February 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Survey: Hiring Managers Say Communication and Software Skills Will Define the Job Market in 2026

A new survey from ResumeTemplates.com offers a clear message to job seekers preparing for 2026: technical know-how matters, but strong communication and professionalism may matter just as much. The survey, conducted among 1,005 U.S. hiring managers, found that 62% believe hard and soft skills carry equal weight in hiring decisions. However, nearly one in four…

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Federal Cuts Hit Black Women Hardest, Deepening Longstanding Racial and Gender Gaps in the Workforce

By Ann Brown / January 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Federal Cuts Hit Black Women Hardest, Deepening Longstanding Racial and Gender Gaps in the Workforce

Black women, long recognized as a driving force of the U.S. workforce and a critical pillar of the federal labor system, are now bearing the brunt of recent federal cuts and budget tightening. While they represent a relatively small percentage of the overall labor force, Black women are heavily concentrated in public-sector and support roles…

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U.S. Household Debt Hits Record $18.59 Trillion, but Inflation-Adjusted Data Suggest Consumers Are More Stable Than Headlines Indicate

By Ann Brown / January 7, 2026 / Comments Off on U.S. Household Debt Hits Record $18.59 Trillion, but Inflation-Adjusted Data Suggest Consumers Are More Stable Than Headlines Indicate

U.S. household debt continues to climb in headline terms, but new data suggest the financial picture is more nuanced than the raw numbers imply. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total household debt reached a record $18.59 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2025. However, WalletHub’s inflation-adjusted analysis shows…

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AG Letitia James, Joined by 17 States, Opposes Capital One Settlement, Calling $2B Interest Shortfall ‘Unacceptable’

By Ann Brown / December 5, 2025 / Comments Off on AG Letitia James, Joined by 17 States, Opposes Capital One Settlement, Calling $2B Interest Shortfall ‘Unacceptable’

New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing back against a proposed class action settlement that she says would allow Capital One to escape full accountability for an alleged scheme that cheated customers out of more than $2 billion in interest. Joined by a bipartisan coalition of 17 attorneys general, James filed an amicus brief…

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Black Athletes Are Cashing In Earlier Than Ever — but Robinhood’s New Money Drills Program Says Financial Literacy Is the Real Game-Changer

By NEW YORK TREND / December 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Black Athletes Are Cashing In Earlier Than Ever — but Robinhood’s New Money Drills Program Says Financial Literacy Is the Real Game-Changer

As Name, Grade, and Team – Black student-athletes have long dominated NCAA Division I football and basketball rosters, yet many enter college with little to no formal financial education. Now, with Name, Grade, and Team—college sports is entering a new era where athletes are suddenly negotiating Name, Grade, and Team deals, managing taxes, and navigating…

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NY Metro Young Adults Faring Better Than Most as Credit Card Delinquency Rises Nationwide

By NEW YORK TREND / November 25, 2025 / Comments Off on NY Metro Young Adults Faring Better Than Most as Credit Card Delinquency Rises Nationwide

For millions of Americans, credit cards have shifted from convenience to necessity, helping cover groceries, gas, and everyday essentials amid record-high APRs and lingering inflation. Young adults, already navigating early career challenges and the resumption of student loan payments, are feeling the pressure most acutely. A growing share of 18- to 34-year-old cardholders are falling…

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Young Adults Grapple With Credit Card Debt, But New York Metro Stands Out

By NEW YORK TREND / November 21, 2025 / Comments Off on Young Adults Grapple With Credit Card Debt, But New York Metro Stands Out

For millions of Americans, credit cards have shifted from convenience to necessity, funding groceries, gas, and other essentials amid historic inflation and record-high interest rates. Young adults, in particular, are feeling the pressure: just starting their careers, with limited savings, navigating a tough job market, and managing the return of federal student loan payments, more…

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