In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ
The current approach to handling illegal immigration in the U. S. has seen some progress, but it's moving too slowly. Over 2 million individuals have left the country, either through deportation or by choosing to leave on their own. Additionally, more than 1. 6 million jobs previously held by illega
President Trump recently made big changes to car fuel rules. He said this will make cars cheaper and give people more choices. The new rules mean cars won't need to be as fuel-efficient as before. Instead of aiming for around 50 miles per gallon, the goal is now about 34. 5 miles per gallon. Trump
A financial expert recently shared his thoughts on the Giving Pledge. He pointed out that it was born out of fear during the 2008 financial crisis. Wealthy individuals wanted to avoid public anger. But, he argues, the Giving Pledge hasn't made much progress. He believes a new idea, called Trump Acc
People's health habits change as they age. But why do some folks stick to good habits while others don't? It turns out, money plays a big role. A recent study looked at how people's lifestyles change over time in the US, UK, and China. The focus was on middle-aged and older adults. The study found t
In November, the U. S. job market took a hit. Private companies let go of 32, 000 workers, and small businesses felt the pinch the most. This wasn't good news, and it was worse than experts thought it would be. Just a month before, in October, there was a small gain of 47, 000 jobs. But November's n
Macy's has been on a roll, beating sales predictions for the third quarter in a row. This is the best growth they've seen in over three years. The company is feeling confident and has even raised its full-year sales and earnings outlook. They now expect to make between $2 and $2. 20 per share, up fr
Israel has put forward a new plan to manage the Dead Sea's mineral resources. The goal is to make more money from these resources while also protecting the environment. The current deal, held by ICL Group for 50 years, is set to end in 2030. The government wants to open this up to more companies, ho
Plainfield, a suburb in the Chicago area, is the fastest-growing city in Illinois. This is according to a recent study. The study looked at cities with populations between 25, 000 and 500, 000. It used data from the U. S. Census Bureau from 2015 and 2023. Researchers calculated the population and i
Pennsylvania's wine and spirit sales have taken a hit, marking only the second time in 30 years this has happened. The latest figures show a drop to $3. 16 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, a small but notable decrease from the previous year. This decline is part of a bigger trend. People are cha
