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The lingering shadows of the Gilded Age stretch into the present, casting a long silhouette over America’s economic landscape. Families like the Waltons, the Mars clan, and the Cargill-MacMillans stand as pillars of enduring wealth, their fortunes built over decades and, in some cases, centuries. These dynasties have accumulated vast resources and mastered the art […]
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to make big moves with your finances, this is it. The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut since 2020, slashing the federal funds rate by a full half percentage point. This is no small step—it’s a loud and clear signal that the era of “cheap […]
These are Services that Middle-Class Americans Won’t Be Able to Afford by 2030 Due to Inflation and Price Gouging Taking your kids to a sporting event used to be an affordable weekend pastime for families. Seeing your favorite band whenever they were in town didn’t break the bank. But those days are quickly fading. Now, […]
Housing in America is in crisis. Skyrocketing rents, climbing mortgage rates, and a relentless shortage of affordable homes have left millions of Americans struggling to keep a roof over their heads. In response to this mounting challenge, Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a sweeping plan aimed at lowering housing costs and expanding access to […]
Democrats keep floating the idea of taxing unrealized gains, but let’s be real—it’s a non-starter. Why? Because they’re unrealized. Sure, they’ll tell you it’s aimed at the ultra-wealthy, those sitting on $100 million or more, and they’ll calculate it by subtracting liabilities from assets—essentially boiling it down to net worth. But let’s pause for a […]
America’s Evolving Work Tapestry: Stability Amidst Shifting Sands In the intricate tapestry of the American economy, there’s a distinct evolution from the established norms we once took for granted. A ballooning fraction of our workforce now confronts a future drenched...
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Maxing out a 401(k) might sound like financial jargon, but it’s a simple concept that could make you an automatic millionaire. Yes, 401(k) millionaires are real. The number of 401(k) millionaires has been shrinking lately, but there were 299,000 accounts...
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The Interest-Free Installments Economy: A Macro Perspective The Brazilian government has been attempting to curb revolving credit card rates to ease the burden on low-income Brazilians for years. However, these rates have skyrocketed to an astonishing 417.4% per year, making...
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Guiding Your Financial Journey: Smart Strategies for Effective Wealth Management Mastering the complexities of your personal finances is an indispensable life skill in today’s fast-paced, unpredictable economic landscape. Navigating this journey successfully requires understanding and skillfully managing your financial resources,...
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The Growing Divide Between Main Street and Wall Street Walk down any neighborhood street today, and the story is clear: Americans are financially stretched thin. Auto...
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The American middle class was feeling the gust front for months before the Katrina-like financial storm hit in 2008. The name of this financial storm could...
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We were ready to write the epitaph for the U.S. IPO market, at least for this year. Then Newsmax, the right-wing media outlet, gave it a...
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said during an interview with Fox News a few weeks ago that when the new gross domestic product (GDP) number is released...
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A few days ago, I saw a social media video of a guy who, not even 35 years old, spent a considerable amount of time in...
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When managing your finances, two terms often pop up: saving and investing. But what’s the difference, and how do you decide which one’s right for you?...
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Introduction In 2023, about 4.2% of U.S. households—equivalent to approximately 5.6 million families—remained unbanked. Despite years of economic growth and increased financial services accessibility, millions of...
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The question of whether to rent or buy a home has been overanalyzed by just about everyone with a calculator and an opinion. And yet, too...
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Introduction: The Safety Net You Can’t Afford to Ignore Life is full of unexpected events—whether it’s a surprise medical bill, a sudden car breakdown, or a...
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Maximize Your Retirement Savings in 2024: Key IRS Adjustments to Know Saving for retirement just got a bit easier—and potentially more lucrative—thanks to new cost-of-living adjustments...
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The Growing Divide Between Main Street and Wall Street Walk down any neighborhood street today,...
The American middle class was feeling the gust front for months before the Katrina-like financial...
We were ready to write the epitaph for the U.S. IPO market, at least for...