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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 […]
2021 was a banner year for the stock, with all three indexes registering numerous closing highs. The S&P 500 alone closed high 70 times last year. Despite a banner year for existing publicly-traded companies, new arrivals to the public market...
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Stocks had a historic year. The three major U.S. stock benchmarks rose nearly 23% on average in 2021. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, The S&P 500, and The Nasdaq Composite closed the final trading day of 2021 at 36,338.30 (19%),...
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Buy Now Pay Later, or BNPL Companies, are suitable for people who usually do not have the money to buy something right away. If you are looking for a new flat-screen TV, but don’t have enough cash on hand to...
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Credit card churning is not illegal or unethical. Cardholders might even see it as part of the game since credit card issuers earn massive profits each year. The credit card industry had $176 billion in profits in 2020. However, credit...
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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...