People in the U. S. are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the lowest confidence level since April when new taxes on imports were introduced. The measure of how people feel about their money and jobs stayed the same but is still low. This could mean a recession is coming. People think the
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They said President Trump can't just send the National Guard to Chicago to help federal immigration agents. The court ruled that Trump didn't have the legal power to do this. This decision was a big loss for Trump. He believed he could send troops to
The stock market is on a roll, with the S&P 500 reaching a new high. This is big news, especially for tech giants like Nvidia and Google. Their stocks are showing strong signals, which could mean more gains ahead. But what does this mean for regular investors? It's important to remember that past p
The U. S. Department of Education has revealed plans to resume wage garnishment for up to 5 million student loan borrowers who have fallen behind on their payments. This move comes as a significant shift from the temporary relief provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting the week of January 7
The Federal Reserve is considering a novel approach to integrate fintech and crypto firms into its payment systems. This move, aimed at fostering innovation, involves creating limited-access accounts, dubbed "skinny accounts. " These accounts would allow non-bank financial institutions to settle tra
New documents about Jeffrey Epstein have been made public. The Department of Justice (DOJ) was told to share these files by a certain date. They started releasing them in parts. These files include pictures of Epstein with famous people. There's even a photo of former President Bill Clinton relaxing
America has the skills and resources to build a better future, but outdated rules are slowing things down. The SPEED Act aims to fix this by speeding up the process for big projects. This law has support from many groups, including businesses, local leaders, and tribes. Everyone agrees that the curr
America is getting older. The baby boomers, once the young rebels of their time, are now turning 80. This generation, born between 1946 and 1964, is known for their significant impact on culture and politics. They were the ones who danced with hula hoops, cheered for Barbie, and fought for civil rig
In 2025, the job market was a mixed bag. Early in the year, job cuts were few, but things took a turn in the last few months. Big companies started letting go of many workers, leading to some of the highest job losses seen in years. Looking ahead to 2026, opinions vary. Some think things might bala
In 2025, the U. S. stock market had a rollercoaster year. It faced many challenges, but in the end, it ended up being a great year for investors who stayed patient. The S&P 500 index funds, which are a big part of many people's retirement savings, saw returns of over 18% by December 11. This was th
