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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 […]
The competition in the credit card market intensifies. Credit card issuers are offering lucrative perks, including sign-up bonuses, 18-plus months of 0% introductory APR, cash rewards, or all. credit cardholders might be getting 3% cashback on all their purchases soon. ...
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Student Loan Servicer Navient is required to cancel student debt for more than 66,000 student loan borrowers. Thirty-nine state attorneys general alleged Navient was giving out private loans to students they knew who would have difficulty paying them back. Navient,...
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Mortgage Interest Rates are soaring on the back of the news that the Federal Reserve is gearing for a series of interest rate hikes to combat rising inflation. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said yesterday that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage...
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Overdraft fees made up about 10 percent of big bank profits. They collected more than $30 billion in Overdraft fees in 2020. Bank of America, the nation’s second-largest bank, said that it would cut its overdraft from $35 to $10....
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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...