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Korea Medical Tourism Surges as 100K Americans Seek Cheaper Care

Amid rising healthcare costs and long wait times in the United States, a growing number of Americans are traveling to Korea and other countries...

Federal Government to Back ADU Mortgages Under New Bill

A bipartisan effort in Congress could make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by offering federally backed loans. The proposal,...

FHFA Approves VantageScore for Mortgage Loan Use

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will now allow lenders, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to use VantageScore in addition to the long-standing...

Chick-fil-A Offers Free Food Through Mobile Game ‘Code Moo’

Chick-fil-A is giving away free food to customers who play its mobile game ‘Code Moo’, which launched through the chain’s official app on July...

Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Prices as Inflation Pressure Grows

U.S. consumer prices are beginning to reflect the full impact of Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with rising costs now visible in daily goods ranging...

Trump Reverses 1099-K Rule, Raises Payment App Reporting Limit to $20,000

Tax reporting requirements for users of third-party payment apps like Venmo and PayPal are being significantly relaxed under new federal legislation.   On July 4, President...

Korean-Style Burger Spot Opens at USC Village

A Korean-style burger restaurant operated by Korean American owners has opened near the University of Southern California.   According to the Los Angeles Times, Softie’s Burger,...

Sibling Home Buying Jumps 5X as Housing Costs Rise

Faced with rising home prices and high mortgage rates, more siblings are buying homes together to split costs and qualify for loans—especially among younger...

Gen Z Drives Surge in Superfake Market Amid Luxury Brand Skepticism

A growing number of Gen Z consumers are turning to “superfakes”—highly convincing counterfeit luxury goods that closely resemble authentic products. These items, once dismissed...

Hanmi Bank Adds Wire Transfers, Biometric Login to Business Accounts

Hanmi Bank has significantly upgraded its digital banking services for business checking account holders, introducing expanded online functionality and enhanced security tools. With the latest...