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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 […]
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 […]
From Dot-com to U.S. Housing to Chinese Real Estate, there have been about nine notable global asset bubbles since the Great Depression. The most recent was the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) bubble, which resulted from hyper-speculation. SPACs are shell companies created to take private companies public. Nikola Corporation, DraftKings, and Trump Media are notable […]
Tesla, the American electric vehicle and clean energy company, market capitalization hit $500 billion this week. Market capitalization or market cap is the market value of a publicly-traded company’s outstanding shares. On February 19, 2020, Tesla completed a public offering...
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Amazon full-time and part-time frontline workers will get $300 and $ 150-holiday bonuses, respectively. The special dividend will cost the giant retailer nearly 500 million dollars. By the end of the 2020 fiscal year, the company will spend $1 billion...
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Student debt relief might be on the way for nearly 45 million American borrowers. Student debt was one of the critical points in the American Presidential election of 2020. As a result, President-elect Joseph Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris will...
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Buying a car is one of the primary desires of most people. Luckily, it is effortless to buy a new or used car with car finance schemes available from different lenders. You can approach a bank, credit union, or car...
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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 Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) report indicates solid economic growth in the third quarter of 2024, with the U.S. real GDP increasing by 2.8% annually....
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Introduction: Why Zero-Based Budgeting? Have you ever gotten to the end of the month and wondered where all your money went? You’re not alone. Most people...
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When you’re on the hunt for a credit card, there are many things to consider—the rewards program, perks, fees, and perhaps most importantly, the Annual Percentage...
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You might think delaying your financial decisions isn’t a big deal. But let me tell you, financial procrastination can cost you more than you realize. It’s...
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Being underwater on your car loan can feel like you’re sinking financially, but you’re not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, auto...
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When managing your finances, two terms often pop up: saving and investing. But what’s the...
Introduction In 2023, about 4.2% of U.S. households—equivalent to approximately 5.6 million families—remained unbanked. Despite...
The question of whether to rent or buy a home has been overanalyzed by just...