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Global crypto adoption continues to ramp up, with reports estimating that over 420 million people worldwide now own digital currencies. This level of adoption means an abundance of items can be purchased online using popular coins like Bitcoin – a process that brings a whole host of benefits. With that in mind, this guide discusses what you can buy with Bitcoin in 2023. We’ll explore an array of items and services you can purchase online using BTC (and other cryptos) before highlighting the cheapest and safest platform for making crypto-based purchases.The 10 Best Things You Can Buy with Bitcoin in 2023Those…

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Tesla cut prices in the United States between 2% and nearly 6%, its website showed on Thursday, as the company extends a discount drive on its electric vehicles that analysts caution could hurt profitability. The fifth such cut in Tesla’s largest market since the start of the year comes as the United States prepares to adopt tougher standards this month that are expected to limit EV tax credits. Tesla (TSLA) cut prices on both versions of its Model 3 sedan by $1,000 and on its Model Y crossover by $2,000, the website showed. It also cut prices on both versions…

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After having collectively saved trillions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are seeing inflation and other factors eating into their savings.  Americans had already spent about 35% of pandemic-era savings as of mid-January, according to an estimate by Goldman Sachs. By the end of 2023, they would have depleted about 65% of those extra savings, Goldman Sachs forecasted. Americans put away an estimated $2.3 trillion to savings since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by Oxford Economics. For many Americans, those extra funds came from a combination of stimulus checks, unemployment benefits and reduced spending due to nationwide lockdown…

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The banking crisis has increased the threat of a U.S. recession this year, according to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. That’s because the turmoil that has engulfed the financial system following the stunning collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank in March has raised the prospect of drastically more restrictive lending standards in coming months.”We are seeing people reduce lending a little bit, cut back a little bit and pull back a little bit,” Dimon said during an interview with CNN. Although stress within the sector will not necessarily force a recession, he said “it is recessionary.” Dimon’s…

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Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. Debt consolidation could be a good option if you have unmanageable debt and high interest rates — or just want to optimize your debt repayment. Though applying for a new loan or line of credit may seem counterintuitive, it could help you handle your outstanding balances.Through a debt consolidation loan, home…

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A majority of Americans said that inflation and rising costs has impacted their healthcare purchasing decisions or their ability to pay medical bills, according to a recent AccessOne survey. In January, the consumer price index, a measure of inflation, showed that overall prices grew by 6.4% from the previous year while prices for medical care services increased by 3%. This rise in healthcare costs and other areas of spending is why 71% of respondents said they are struggling with healthcare bills or delaying medical decisions. Overall, 43% of Americans said they couldn’t comfortably cover medical costs exceeding $249, while 54% would delay payment…

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Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. Defaulting on your student loans can be a scary prospect, as it carries some significant consequences and can damage your credit for years. However, it may be possible to rehabilitate your student loan debt. If you have federal loans, your loan servicer might agree to reduce your monthly payments. In exchange,…

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Tesla cut prices in the United States between 2% and nearly 6%, its website showed on Thursday, as the company extends a discount drive on its electric vehicles that analysts caution could hurt profitability.The fifth such cut in Tesla’s largest market since the start of the year comes as the United States prepares to adopt tougher standards this month that are expected to limit EV tax credits.Tesla cut prices on both versions of its Model 3 sedan by $1,000 and on its Model Y crossover by $2,000, the website showed. It also cut prices on both versions of its more…

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