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economy

'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

Credit Companies Want You to Borrow More. This Is What They Do. Here's How to Think About It.

What Happened

A person reported that a credit-score monitoring company encouraged them to take on more debt when they had nearly paid off their existing obligations. The BBC is covering this as an example of how credit companies operate.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you take the company's advice to borrow more money
• Your own financial education about how credit companies make money
• Setting up automatic payments to avoid carrying balances
• Choosi...

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technology

Netflix is winding down its DVD business after 25 years

Netflix Ends DVD Service After 25 Years. Industries Change. This Is How.

What Happened

Netflix announced it will shut down its DVD-by-mail service after 25 years of operation. The company is ending the service that originally made it famous as consumer habits shifted toward streaming.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you adapt your own skills to changing industries
• How you respond to technological shifts in your field
• Your decision to learn new technologies rather than resist them
• Whether you se...

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travel

Southwest says flights resumed after delays caused by 'tech issues'

Southwest Had Tech Problems. Flights Are Back to Normal. Your Trip May Still Happen.

What Happened

Southwest Airlines experienced technical issues that caused flight delays across their network. The airline has resolved the problems and flights have resumed normal operations.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you build buffer time into travel plans for inevitable delays
• Your response to disruptions - patience vs. anger changes nothing about the flight schedule
• Having backup plans or flexib...

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technology

Apple CEO was presented with an original Macintosh. See his reaction

Apple CEO Gets Nostalgic Over Old Computer. This Is Not News.

What Happened

Apple CEO Tim Cook was shown an original Macintosh computer during what appears to be a public event or interview. CNN reported on his emotional reaction to seeing the vintage device.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you consume personality-focused business content instead of substantive news
• How much time you spend on stories about CEO emotions vs. actual company performance
• Whether you let nosta...

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politics

'My stomach is hurting from laughing': Hear panelist's reaction to DeSantis' threat to Disney

DeSantis and Disney Continue Their Public Dispute. Here's What Actually Happened.

What Happened

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made another statement regarding Disney during what appears to be a political discussion or panel. A CNN panelist responded with laughter to DeSantis' comments about the entertainment company. This continues an ongoing public disagreement between DeSantis and Disney ...

What's In Your Control

• Whether you choose to engage with this political theater or focus on more meaningful issues
• Your decision to visit Disney properties based on your own values and budget, not political drama
• H...

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