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As the cost of living continues to push higher, even high-income Americans feel financially stressed. Hereās what that means.
• Tesla stock jumped 6.1% ahead of its second-quarter deliveries announcement expected today.
• Shares of pet retailer Chewy fell 6.6% after Reddit trader āRoaring Kittyā, who rose to fame with his positions in GameStop, revealed a 6.6% stake in the company. Roaring Kitty is also subject of a lawsuit, as GameStop investors sued the trader alleging they lost money through a "pump and dump" scheme. GameStop shares fell 5.5%.
• Job openings for May and a speech from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
If you have been thinking about how to reduce your CO2 footprint, composting, or how to make your investments āgreenerā, you may be glad to hear that living a more sustainable lifestyle doesnāt have to come with a hefty price tag.
Small steps that we can take, such as turning off the lights and being more conservative with water and electricity use, can also help save money on your utility bills. But what are other things we can do?
Letās all do our part
Ditch the car. Donāt worry, weāre not asking you to retire your car. But using public transport where possible, cycling, or stacking your errands to make the route as fuel efficient as possible, can help keep your fuel use down.
Reduce your food waste. Weāve all been there: You plan a weekly shop and wind up throwing out some spinach. But throwing away food is not only a waste of money, itās also a waste of energy and water. Using whatās in your fridge can help both the planet and your budget.
Skip the plastic. There are many on-the-go items that make use of plastic, and yes, they are convenient. Water bottles are a great example. But keeping a reusable bottle handy, can help you save cash, while avoiding adding plastic waste.
Prime Day, Walmart Week, Circle Deals. Americans will have plenty of sales to choose from this summer. Just donāt let your shopping blow up your budget.
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Read more >>Other news that caught our eye
Disney and Pixarās Inside Out 2 is now the highest-grossing film of 2024 and the first film since Barbie to top $1 billion at the global box office.
Amazon side-stepped a carbon credit climate standard funded by U.S. tech firms and its founder Jeff Bezos. Instead, the company is backing a new standard.
In the latest class of E.U. regulators and U.S. tech firms, the European Commission accused Meta of violating antitrust rules with its ad-supported subscription model. Meta could face a fine in the billions.
Boeing is buying back its previously spun-off supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion to improve safety and quality control.
The New American Industrial Alliance emerged as a new manufacturing industry body to advocate for policy and investment in the sector and boost domestic innovation.
Financial planner tip of the day
āConsider using budgeting apps to help you keep track of your spending and savings. Your time is likely better spent planning and monitoring your budget than it is manually entering your purchases and transactions.ā
Brian Walsh, CFPĀ® at SoFi