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Five tips to transform money into a tool instead of a temptation
If you don’t tell your money where to go, it’ll just disappear.

Kohl's removes Ashley Buchanan as CEO
By CNBC

Kohl's said on Thursday it removed Ashley Buchanan from the post of chief executive officer after an investigation uncovered company policy violations by him.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz 'vividly' recalls advice from Costco co-founder—it 'became a core principle for us'
By Tom Huddleston Jr.

Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal's advice to Howard Schultz helped Starbucks "emerge stronger" from the 2008 financial crisis, the former coffee CEO says.
Student-Loan Debt Collectors Are Coming for Your Paycheck
By Charlotte Cowles

Forced collections on student loans in default start next week. Some borrowers might be in for a nasty surprise.
Operation HOPE’s First Quarter 2025 Research Shows Increased Unease About the Stability of the U.S. Economy
By Business Wire
ATLANTA, May 01, 2025--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced the first quarter 2025 results of The HOPE Insider, its comprehensive nationwide client survey. The quarter’s new findings revealed that while a strong majority of respondents are feeling uneasy about the state of the economy and their personal finances, they remain optimistic about their ability to improve their personal financia
Nvidia says Anthropic is telling 'tall tales' in its defense of U.S. AI chip restrictions on China
By Kristina Partsinevelos

President Donald Trump is reportedly working on updating the chip restrictions, adding another layer of uncertainty to the already contentious policy.
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A Final Note
Budgeting isn’t about perfection. It’s about paying attention — and adjusting when needed.