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Breaking U.S. economics news and financial trend analysis, from Federal Reserve policy changes to market updates and business bankruptcies.
The U.S. and Israel's recent attacks on Iran have led to uncertainty, fear, and even anger across the political spectrum. However, one of the most concrete consequences of the…
You've probably heard the saying, "You couldn't pay me to live there," usually referring to some challenge that makes living in a certain location harder than it should be.…
As sad and painful as a death in the family is, it's still wise to prepare for the financial implications that come with it. Even during grieving, family heads need to figure out…
For better or worse, U.S. home prices have risen pretty steadily for the better part of 15 years, though the housing market did level out somewhat in 2025. Still, most investors…
The early months of 2026 have proven rocky for the U.S. economy. The stock market has seen drastic swings, the GDP is growing at a slower rate than expected, and a sizable U.S.…
Medicaid is the U.S. program that provides free or affordable health coverage to low-income Americans. The program is funded on the federal level by the Centers for Medicare and…
On February 11, 2026, the United States House of Representatives voted to end President Trump's tariffs on Canada. A vote of 219 for and 211 against was bolstered by six…
The collective amount of student loan debt owed among Americans tops $1.8 trillion as of the end of 2025, as per Federal Reserve data , beating motor vehicle loans at $1.5…
It is no secret that President Trump is not a fan of the current Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates at a…
The sub-3% mortgage rates that defined much of 2020 and 2021 transformed the housing market. They sent an influx of buyers into the market, thereby shrinking inventory and…
When it comes to the concept of family and children, things are changing. Not only are more and more Americans putting off the idea of having kids until their 30s and older, but…
Oprah Winfrey became a household name in the late 1980s, thanks to her Oscar-nominated performance in "The Color Purple" and, perhaps even more notably, the success of her…