• The Double-Edged Sword of Unexpected Virality for Small Businesses,Cole Novak

    The Double-Edged Sword of Unexpected Virality for Small Businesses

    One day, you’re running a quiet small business, serving a loyal but modest customer base. The next, you’re overwhelmed—scrambling to fulfill an avalanche of orders, juggling media inquiries, and adjusting to a sudden flood of eager customers. All because of a single viral post.Social media’s power t

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  • California bill-paying problems near 9-year high,Jon Lansner

    California bill-paying problems near 9-year high

    An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and the nation.To check Californians’ financial health, my trusty spreadsheet examined consumer debt statistics compiled by the New York Fed. These numbers for 2024’s final three months provide a window into the bill-paying hab

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  • San Diego has one of the lowest homeownership rates for people under 30,Phillip Molnar

    San Diego has one of the lowest homeownership rates for people under 30

    Young San Diegans with dreams of homeownership might need to brush up on country music.Nashville had the highest percentage of homeowners under 30 years old at the end of last year, said a new study from mortgage website LendingTree. Compare that to the San Diego metropolitan area, which was close t

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