Linda McKenna / Shutterstock.com With 30 years of reselling under my belt, I’m the go-to guy when friends need a quick appraisal. And over the years I’ve noticed a recurring phenomenon: The vintage items most people consider valuable usually aren’t,…
Jonah Elkowitz / Shutterstock.com The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has long defended your financial rights by capping unfair fees, regulating predatory lending, and ensuring accurate credit reporting. Now that the Trump administration wants to dismantle the agency, taking control…
Artie Medvedev / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump announced new and expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, continuing his administration’s protectionist trade approach. The revised tariffs aim to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce reliance on foreign materials, and address trade imbalances.…
Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Recent policy discussions about discontinuing penny production have collectors and numismatists (people who study coins) racing to secure rare specimens. While most pennies are worth exactly one cent, some varieties could fund a comfortable vacation, an…
Valiik / Shutterstock.com Recent efforts to streamline government operations under the Trump administration include significant IRS budget cuts, including plans to lay off 6,700 employees—mostly probationary workers with less than two years of service. These cuts come during tax season,…
Babooo0 / Shutterstock.com Donald Trump is ramping up tariff policies, proposing sweeping new import taxes that could spike consumer prices. The plan includes a broad 10%-20% tariff on imports and a massive 60%-100% hike on Chinese goods. Tariffs function as…
create jobs 51 / Shutterstock.com Investing can be one of the most powerful ways to build wealth, but without the right approach, it can also be risky. Many investors make costly mistakes by ignoring basic principles or chasing short-term gains.…
Scott David Huffman / Shutterstock.com Wildfires in California may seem like a local crisis, but their impact stretches far beyond state lines. From rising insurance rates to higher grocery prices and worsening air quality, these fires affect millions of Americans…
Gustavo Frazao / Shutterstock.com Credit card debt in the U.S. has reached alarming levels, with Americans now owing a staggering $1.17 trillion on their credit cards–a dramatic surge from $770 billion in early 2021. Getting out of debt requires smart…
RossHelen / Shutterstock.com From yellowing grass and bare patches to weeds, pests, thatch, and lawn diseases, there are many signs of overwatering a lawn. Knowing when you’re overwatering and how to fix it can save your lawn from becoming a…
