A look back at our Money20/20 takeaways: From attending numerous panels, checking out live product demos, and connecting with many industry stakeholders, we’ve identified some of the major themes of Money20/20 this year. Fintechs are paying even more attention to fraud. Several Money20/20 sessions referenced how bad actors have become smarter. Many are employing novel tactics to scam…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Bottom line: Fidelity is best for low fees and automated investing, but…
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Mark Zuckerberg announced a year ago that Facebook had rebranded to become Meta. The rebrand reflected Meta’s decision to invest heavily in its metaverse business. Meta stock, which accounts for most of Zuckerberg’s wealth, has since crashed. It’s almost a year since Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook as Meta…
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines is planning an “all-you-can-fly” pass coming in 2023, called “GoWild!” The pass will offer customers unlimited flights to all of Frontier’s destinations for 12 months. The airline sent a link to loyalty members for first access to more details and pricing when available. Frontier Airlines will soon offer an unlimited flight…
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Senate Banking Chair Sherrod Brown expressed concerns with the Fed’s inflation-fighting tactics. He said hiking interest rates could be too aggressive and trigger job losses. Fed Chair Powell has maintained that interest rate hikes are the best way to lower prices. It’s the Federal Reserve’s job to…
Courtesy of Jeffrey Schiefelbein As a kid, Jeffrey Schiefelbein loved the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland. He started a production company, purchased a house, and recreated the Haunted Mansion in each room. Now, he rents his haunted home on Airbnb for $679 a night during the week and $779 on weekends. This as-told-to essay is…
A post-interview thank-you note shouldn’t be the reason a candidate is selected for a job. Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images Career coaches previously told Insider candidates should always send post-interview thank-you notes. But employers shouldn’t ever require them or use them to make hiring decisions. Three HR consultants, managers, and career coaches said a thank-you note shouldn’t…
First lady Jill Biden. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Jill Biden has veto power over her husband running for reelection in 2024, allies say. But she’s not expected to use it. She supports his intention to run. She’s been touting his achievements, hoping he’ll win a “few more partners in Congress” in November. Political advisors…
Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s Xbox Division Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Xbox chief Phil Spencer compared the metaverse to a “poorly built video game” and a “living room.” He said it’s “not how I want to spend my time” at a conference on Wednesday. But he added that the metaverse is in “the early stage” and…
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Bottom line: Kraken is more ideal for traders looking for lower fees,…