Liberals are always talking about protecting and looking out for the interests of minorities. But when you look at the actual results of their policies, you’d think they were trying to wipe the groups they say they want to protect off the face of the Earth. In nearly all of the major cities of the … Continue reading “How Women Are Thriving in Trump’s Economy”

When the idea of the folding phone was first floated, consumers encountered it as a joke — another evolution of the standard smartphone that no one was asking for. Yet, a year later, manufacturers are still chasing the ideal of the folding phone, regardless of how challenging it appears to be to implement. Is this … Continue reading “These Manufacturers are Chasing the Folding Phone”

Cha-ching. Cha-ching. Cha-ching. Do you hear that sound? If you listen closely, you can hear the extra money you’re spending on consumer goods. While it’s unlikely that most items ever decrease in price over time, the current rate of inflation that the U.S. economy is experiencing right now is the biggest since 2018. According to … Continue reading “Inflation Rising at Fastest Clip Since 2018: What You Need to Know”

Are you cheating on your spouse? And no, we’re not talking about infidelity, but cheating in terms of finances — as in, not being truthful with your significant other when it comes to money. After all, it’s much more common than you think. In fact, according to a survey from CreditCards.com, nearly half of all … Continue reading “Are You Financially Cheating on Your Partner?”

How familiar are you with r/WallstreetBets? If you’re an investor, you should have at least a passing familiarity—it’s a great resource for what not to do. r/WallstreetBets is what happens when you combine an online casino with an investment platform, and they’ve proven themselves particularly enamored with the stock TSLA. First, Some Background: WallstreetBets and … Continue reading “Why People Keep Trying to Short Tesla to Disastrous Effect”

So-called experts continue to forecast an economic downturn, but the America First policies implemented by President Donald Trump and the GOP have consistently exceeded expectations. That has been a hard pill to swallow for the fake news media and left-leaning pundits. However, there is no escaping the economic facts. It’s important for everyday Americans to … Continue reading “The Trump Economy Blew Through Expectations in January (Again)”

If you paid attention to media coverage and spending, you might come to the conclusion that the Super Bowl is just about the ads. And while there was a game on, it’s the ads that are really generating buzz. Here are some of the biggest Super Bowl ads, and what made them so notable. Jeep’s … Continue reading “The Results Are In: These Super Bowl Ads Had the Biggest Impact”

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: When it comes to your financial potential, other than what’s already in your bank account, there’s arguably no greater influencer than your three-digit FICO score. A good credit score will get you approved for loans and credit cards at the lowest available interest rates, while you … Continue reading “Employers and Your Credit Score and Credit Report: What You Need to Know”

April 15 is going to be here before you know it, and unless you’re among the few that have already filed their 2019 income taxes, it’s time to start thinking about them now. So, gather up your tax documents and statements, confirm the appointment with your accountant (or set aside a few hours to do … Continue reading “Have You Started Your Taxes Yet? Here’s Our Tips for 2020”

There are scores of Americans — many of them aged in their late 20s and 30s — that have been out of college for at least a decade, but are still paying for their degree. Noting this, it’s not surprising that many have gravitated to the presidential campaigns of people like Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders … Continue reading “What Would Actually Happen if ALL Student Loan Debt Was Canceled?”

The United Kingdom has finally left the European Union. After being mired in debate since June 2016, Brexit (the “British exit”) occurred on January 31, 2020. To say that the U.K.’s political establishment did what it could to resist — or at least put off — the results of the 2016 referendum is the understatement … Continue reading “The United Kingdom FINALLY Breaks from the European Union — What’s Next?”

Confidence in China’s economy has been shaken as the number of Coronavirus infection cases continues to surge. At the time of writing, the number of confirmed cases globally has eclipsed 17,000. China’s stock market took a sharp hit on Monday, with the retail industry taking the brunt of the damage. The coronavirus, which originated in … Continue reading “Asian Stocks Fall as Coronavirus Weakens China’s Economy”

What type of smartphones do the rich and powerful use? What about poor folks? What’s the real difference between these two entirely different classes of products? Well, the rich use the same smartphones as everyone else. While there are gaudy, luxury smartphones out there — diamond encrusted, in fact — most of those smartphones are … Continue reading “Smartphones Are the Great Class Equalizer of the 21st Century”

Lending rates are extraordinarily low, yet fewer people are starting businesses. What’s going on? Market volatility and uncertainty is making many people wary of starting new businesses, especially as the 2020 elections loom forth. With many waiting in the sidelines for political and economic situations to be resolved (or at least reduce their turmoil), it … Continue reading “Is 2020 a Good Time to Start a Business?”

Before we get into the meat of this post, let’s first share some good news: The average FICO credit score for American consumers is 703. That’s right, 703. We talked about it in a recent post, but it’s worth rehashing here. A credit score of 703 is considered “good,” and that’s good news for the … Continue reading “FICO Score Changes: What You Need to Know”

They say that nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes. But come tax season, it seems like another commonality is IRS scams. Lo and behold — it’s a new tax season, and there’s a new IRS scam that’s out there attempting to dupe people into turning over confidential information. The one that’s … Continue reading “Stay Away from This IRS Scam in 2020”

Few things are as terrifying to the traveling public as unchecked disease. Whenever there’s a major disease discovered on an airline, such as the bird flu, people stop traveling. Airline stocks are currently suffering due to a new disease originating in China. News articles have shown victims of the new 2019-nCoV virus being taken away … Continue reading “Coronavirus: Airline Stocks Fall Due to Airborne Illness”