My Dad’s $6K Payday Loan Crisis Reflects America’s Financial Toxicity

By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 02, 2026 My Dad’s $6K Payday Loan Crisis Reflects America’s Financial Toxicity When payday loans balloon into a $29 billion industry, the alarm bells should ring about the systemic issues of personal finance in America. My father, struggling to make ends meet, found himself trapped … Read more

5 Surprising Ways Oil Refineries Are Pivoting Amid Climate Pressure

By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 01, 2026 5 Surprising Ways Oil Refineries Are Pivoting Amid Climate Pressure Only 15% of crude oil processed worldwide is converted to transport fuels. This statistic underscores a seismic shift in the operations of oil refineries: they are increasingly pivoting toward petrochemical production and advanced … Read more