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8 Car Companies That Profited During Recalls (Yes, You Read That Right)

Image Source: 123rf.com When you hear about a car recall, you probably imagine a company scrambling to fix a costly mistake, not raising profits. But the reality is more complicated—and, frankly, a bit frustrating for everyday drivers. Some car companies have actually turned recalls into a financial win,

84-Month Auto Loans?!

My first car loan was 36 months. It was a used Ford Taurus. Not too long after it was paid off that car died. I made the upgrade (was it?) to a Nissan Altima. The dealership was now offering 48 or even 60-month loans. Five years for an

‘It’s pretty bad’: Bank of England top official on the lack of female economics students

Deputy governor Clare Lombardelli calls for more women and people from poorer backgrounds to take key subject Economics has an image problem, says Clare Lombardelli, a deputy governor at the Bank of England. With few children from poorer backgrounds studying the subject and only a small proportion of

Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go further The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday amid growing concerns over the hit to UK jobs and growth from Donald Trump’s increasingly erratic global trade war.