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The repercussions of extreme weather could cost today’s children as much as $1 million in their lifetimes, according to a recent study.
• Shares of several major companies surged after beating expectations, including General Motors, Spotify, and UPS.
• Building permits in March fell 3.7% to their lowest level since July 2023, while new home sales accelerated 8.8% to the highest level since September.
• Durable goods orders for March and the weekly update to the 30-year mortgage rate.
• Earnings season will continue, with AT&T, Boeing, Chipotle, Ford, Hilton Worldwide, Humana, IBM, and Meta scheduled to report.
The countdown to summer is on.
The warmer weather can bring expenses like summer camps or family trips. In other words, summer can be expensive.
Vacation and budgeting mode activated
Track and set limits. If you don’t have a summer budget, it may be time to create one. Planning a trip? Adjust your spending accordingly. You may have already booked flights and a place to stay, but have you budgeted for everyday spending, activities, and excursions?
Hit pause. Look for spending you can cut back on. For instance, if you’re going to spend less time indoors this summer, do you really need all those streaming services?
Plan for the fall. For some, summer is the only time they can take a vacation. But if you have some flexibility in your schedule, traveling in the fall can be less expensive and just as enjoyable.
There is momentum in America’s labor unions, even though the share of unionized workers is at a low.
Read more >> How to advocate for yourself in the workplaceAsking for a raise or promotion can be stressful. Career coach Chris Lovell appeared in SoFi’s Women’s Empowerment webinar series with a step-by-step guide that can help make it easier.
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Read more >>Other news that caught our eye
Top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark is expected to sign an eight-year deal with Nike worth up to $28 million, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
A federal report found pollution from the plastics industry is more impactful for climate change than the airline industry.
EV startup Fisker could seek bankruptcy protection within 30 days if its creditors can’t help it meet its minimum $8.4 million interest payment, per a regulatory filing.
Electric and plug-in hybrid sales are expected to increase more than 20% in 2024 to a new global record, according to the International Energy Agency.
Fashion retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close nearly 100 locations.
Financial planner tip of the day
“One place to begin when striving to nurture good financial habits is to write out individual money goals. Financial goals can serve as ‘external’ guideposts for kickstarting (and then sticking with) new habits.”
Brian Walsh, CFP® at SoFi