Author: Sophia White

Swedish fintech firm Klarna will be the exclusive provider of buy now, pay later loans for Walmart, taking a coveted partnership away from rival Affirm, CNBC has learned. Klarna, which just disclosed its intention to go public in the U.S., will provide loans to Walmart customers in stores and online through the retailer’s majority-owned fintech startup OnePay, according to people with knowledge of the situation who declined to be identified speaking about the partnership. OnePay, which updated its brand name from One this month, will handle the user experience via its app, while Klarna will make underwriting decisions for loans ranging from three months to 36 months in length,…

BERLIN/DETROIT, March 27 (Reuters) – Automaker stocks around the world slumped on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he would impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made auto parts imported into the United States. Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Continental lost 4.5 billion euros ($4.84 billion) in combined market value on Thursday, as investors panicked at the prospect of more costs and complexity in an industry already struggling with a slow ramp-up of electrification and high logistics costs. Carmakers must now decide whether to localise more production in the U.S. to avoid the tariffs, swallow the cost, or pass…

Last Updated on November 7, 2024 This post was sponsored by Adobe Express. All thoughts and opinions are my own; for more information, please see my disclosure policy.  Since moving to Maine, I get the fall hype. I finally get it. I have never seen trees that are so colorful. The air is crisp. Cliché, but true. And I’m not even sure how to describe crisp air. But I think it’s like true love. You can’t really explain it, but you know it when you feel it.  The colder weather and crisp air make me excited to put on warm…

Last Updated on December 4, 2024 It’s that time of year again – I’m so excited to share my favorite eco friendly gifts in this 2024 sustainable gift guide! I love writing these guides every year because both my mother and I have the love language of gifts, and sustainable gifts make this even better! Choosing eco friendly gifts for your loved ones is a simple but effective way to do your part for the planet. Plus, sharing environmentally responsible gifts with your favorite people will encourage them to live a zero waste lifestyle too! My list of sustainable gift…

Last Updated on December 11, 2024 Stockings are always my absolute favorite part about the holiday season, so I had to create a guide for this year’s hottest zero waste, eco friendly, and vegan stocking stuffers. Filling up stockings with small sustainable gifts is sure to make the holiday season memorable! The best part about picking out vegan Christmas stocking stuffers is that they’re fun and good for the planet. Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves fitness, beauty, cooking, or a cozy night in, this list of eco friendly stocking stuffers has something for everyone to enjoy. This post…