Finance & Career

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

By Ann Brown / December 5, 2025 /

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 /

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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New Federal ‘Trump Accounts’ Could Grow Newborn Savings to Millions, Serae Wealth Analysis Shows

By NEW YORK TREND / November 7, 2025 / Comments Off on New Federal ‘Trump Accounts’ Could Grow Newborn Savings to Millions, Serae Wealth Analysis Shows

Houston-based wealth management firm Serae Wealth has released projections showing the long-term potential of the new federally seeded retirement accounts for newborns—informally dubbed “Trump Accounts.” According to the firm’s analysis, even a modest $1,000 initial deposit could grow to nearly half a million dollars by retirement age if left untouched and invested in a broad…

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WalletHub Report Reveals U.S. Cities Where Debt Is Rising Fastest

By NEW YORK TREND / September 25, 2025 / Comments Off on WalletHub Report Reveals U.S. Cities Where Debt Is Rising Fastest

Americans’ debt burden continues to climb, with total balances across auto loans, credit cards, and personal loans now surpassing $2.8 trillion. A new report from WalletHub, Cities Where People Are Adding the Most Debt, sheds light on where consumers are seeing the sharpest increases and what that means for household finances nationwide. The study analyzed…

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ILP Theatrical Strikes Strategic Partnership with the Estate of Oscar-Winning Writer Paddy Chayefsky

By NEW YORK TREND / September 20, 2025 / Comments Off on ILP Theatrical Strikes Strategic Partnership with the Estate of Oscar-Winning Writer Paddy Chayefsky

International Literary Properties (ILP), the global company that acquires and manages literary estates, has announced a strategic partnership between its Theatrical division, Simcha Productions, Inc., and Dan Chayefsky, son of Academy Award-winning writer Paddy Chayefsky. The collaboration is designed to preserve and expand the reach of Chayefsky’s influential works for new generations worldwide. Sidney Aaron…

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WalletHub Ranks the Best and Worst States to Have a Baby in 2025

By Ann Brown / September 9, 2025 / Comments Off on WalletHub Ranks the Best and Worst States to Have a Baby in 2025

As the cost of childbirth continues to rise—averaging over $2,600 for insured mothers and nearly $15,000 for those without—personal finance website WalletHub has released its 2025 report on the Best & Worst States to Have a Baby. The comprehensive analysis evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 measures of cost, healthcare…

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RecruitMilitary and Findem Partner to Empower Veterans and Transform Civilian Hiring

By Ann Brown / August 26, 2025 / Comments Off on RecruitMilitary and Findem Partner to Empower Veterans and Transform Civilian Hiring

RecruitMilitary, the nation’s leading military-to-civilian recruiting company, has joined forces with Findem, the AI-powered talent acquisition and management platform, to launch a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining the way organizations discover, evaluate, and hire veteran talent. The collaboration addresses a long-standing challenge in recruiting: translating military experience into civilian roles. While veterans bring unmatched leadership,…

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Bria Harris Is Reshaping Tax Services and Financial Literacy Through Impress Tax Service

By NEW YORK TREND / August 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Bria Harris Is Reshaping Tax Services and Financial Literacy Through Impress Tax Service

Bria Harris, CEO and founder of Impress Tax Service, is on a mission to make financial services more accessible, transparent, and empowering. Since launching her firm in 2018, Harris has led with the goal of providing unmatched, client-focused tax support while fostering financial education in underserved communities. Impress Tax Service has quickly grown into an…

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