``` Bank of America announced a new feature allowing clients to prequalify for auto financing without affecting their credit scores, providing information on potential borrowing amounts and estimated terms. The bank's Digital Car Shopping tool has also been enhanced with improved search functions, electric vehicle inventory filtering, integrated loan applications, and in-platform CARFAX™ reviews. This innovation is in line with the bank's commitment to simplifying finance processes for its clients.

North Carolina has scored some economic development wins lately, including plans by biotech and electric vehicle companies. Now, JPMorgan Chase is adding its name to the list.

Many companies now report that group health insurance costs are climbing at a faster rate than corporate revenue. And it’s not just the employers that are facing increasingly harsh headwinds; employees are struggling to cope with payroll deductions for insurance premiums that are further eroding their ability to make ends meet.

As a state that has part of its pension funds under BlackRock's management, South Carolina might want to consider whether BlackRock’s strategy aligns with what its citizens want.

Consumers’ Research recently published a warning letter to the public and states with pension funds invested in BlackRock, a firm that holds roughly $10 trillion under management worldwide, highlighting its ties to China.