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☆ I changed my name when I was 14 to have something more unique. Then my new name became popular, too.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Emma Nadler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I changed my name from Liz to Emma when I was a teenager. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDuring the summer after 8th grade, shortly before I dyed my hair Batman blue with Manic Panic, I changed my name from Liz to Emma. What I am trying to say is this: "Friends" changed my life, but not in the way that you might think. I changed, and the world changed, too.

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☆ There's a Catch If You Wait to Buy Your EV Until 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The rules for how electric car buyers receive federal tax credits have changed. But there are caveats that EV shoppers should be aware of, experts say. Throughout 2023, car shoppers have been able to take advantage of revised EV tax credits incentivizing them to buy plug-in. But instead of receiving a rebate, they'd lose whatever amount of the used EV tax credit they were owed, if they owed fewer taxes than that. But shoppers should also beware that dealers could drive used EV prices up next year, given that the discount rules might incentivize shoppers to buy.

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☆ Elon Musk doesn't care that Tesla values are tanking — but it could drive buyers to Ford and GM
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Used Tesla values are down 30% year-over-year, according to firm Recurrent. Used Tesla values have dropped dramatically from last year as the company continues to slash prices and flood the market with more new cars. That's because resale value hasn't been the biggest priority for Tesla buyers so far. There are a few reasons for that: Tesla buyers are loyal to the company. The Tesla dynamics benefit more EV-buyersIn the meantime, Tesla is forcing the EV market to become more affordable for mainstream buyers — a noticeable impact especially in the used EV space.

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But the days of the Tesla flip are numbered - a potential threat to new car prices that are already getting cut. The average price for a used Tesla in November was $55,754, down 17% from a July peak of $67,297. The overall used car market posted a 4% drop during that period, according to Edmunds data. The used Teslas were in dealer inventory for 50 days on average in November, compared with 38 days for all used cars. He ordered a new one - but has just bought a used Tesla at a discount.

Known for chart-topping hits like "Feliz Navidad" and his rendition of "Light My Fire," award-winning Puerto Rican artist José Feliciano is being honored for his prolific career with the first Billboard Legend Award. The new award was created to honor artists like Feliciano for their fruitful careers and their contributions, which have transcended the industry. By 23, Feliciano had earned five Grammy nominations, winning two for his album "Feliciano!" A critically acclaimed documentary chronicling his career, "José Feliciano — Behind This Guitar," will be released on Sept. 29 on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service. Feliciano will be honored with the Billboard Legend Award during the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. EST, which will be aired by Telemundo.

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