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Furniture tariffs take effect as consumers and businesses share costs

Furniture tariffs take effect as consumers and businesses share costs

The Trump administration’s new tariffs on imported furniture, kitchen cabinets and other housewares, along with lumber, took effect Tuesday, added costs that economists say could push up prices for consumers.  Mr. Trump announced the trade measures on Sept. 29, saying the levies are intended to prevent such products manufactured abroad from “flooding” the U.S. “It is a very unfair practice, …

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As college costs soar, so has discounting, Ron Lieber says

As college costs soar, so has discounting, Ron Lieber says

Ivy League architecture at Princeton University. Loop Images | Getty Images More from Your Money: Here’s a look at more stories on how to manage, grow and protect your money for the years ahead. Often in the form of merit aid, the average tuition discount for first-time, full-time students at private colleges is roughly 56%, Lieber previously reported. But “all …

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Apple iPhone Fold could be more affordable than expected as hinge costs drop to around $70–80

Apple iPhone Fold could be more affordable than expected as hinge costs drop to around –80

Kuo adds that the hinge cost decline is mainly the result of design optimisation and Foxconn’s large-scale manufacturing efficiency, rather than cheaper raw materials. The analyst also expects Luxshare-ICT to become an additional hinge supplier after 2027, increasing competition within Apple’s supply chain. The report outlines several internal challenges. Amphenol’s smaller share may be a cautious business decision, as the …

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Trump post costs stocks $2 trillion in single day

Trump post costs stocks  trillion in single day

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during an announcement about lowering U.S. drug prices, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 10, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters On Friday morning, the S&P 500 was less than a couple of points from another all-time high. Then, after a single social media post from President Donald Trump, $2 trillion in …

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Why Used Car Prices Are Going up: Tariffs, High Costs, Fewer New Cars

Why Used Car Prices Are Going up: Tariffs, High Costs, Fewer New Cars

There’s sticker shock, and then there’s whatever is happening with America’s used-car market. Prices for a slightly-less-than-new-car have been soaring over the past few years. Before the pandemic, the average price for a 3-year-old vehicle topped out at a little over $22,000. In 2025, the cost is upward of $31,000. And according to Edmunds, which tracks the car market, that …

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Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake

Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake

Image: Push Square Beloved Dead Space protagonist Isaac Clarke has joined the world of EA’s free-to-play Skate reboot as a skin – but he’ll cost you more than his recent PS5 remake to buy. The full bundle, available for around two weeks at the time of writing, includes the following in-game items: Engineer Rig Skin Slasher Deck Isaac’s Trunks Isaac’s …

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“affordable” new Model Y costs $2,000 more

“affordable” new Model Y costs ,000 more

On today’s incredibly frustrating episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making it easier than ever to make fun of them by rolling out a new, “affordable” Model Y that costs $2,000 more than the “expensive” one did last week, thanks to the cancellation of the $7,500 tax credit that Elon Musk (the guy who is so good at business that …

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