Washington state may start charging drivers based on mileage and raise its gas tax to 58.4 cents per gallon as fuel-efficient and electric vehicles hurt revenues
For more than 100 years, roads and bridges in Washington state have been paid for with gas taxes. But thanks to more fuel-efficient and electric cars, the tax revenue is declining, says House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Jake Fey. In a press release, he noted that gas tax revenue funds more than a third of […]
Economist Arthur Laffer — who was once honored by Trump — warns 25% tariffs could add nearly $5,000 to your new car’s price. Here’s how to protect your finances amid Trump’s trade wars
Economist Arthur Laffer — one of President Trump’s most trusted advisors and a recipient of Trump’s Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 — has issued a stark warning to Americans: Trump’s 25% tariffs could soon drive car prices sharply upward, adding as much as $4,711 to the cost of a new vehicle. As American consumers […]
Jerome Powell quietly warned Americans there would be places in the US where you ‘can’t get a mortgage’ — and he’s not wrong. Here’s why and what to do if you’re part of this unlucky group
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Months after wildfires in California displaced thousands of residents and spurred a massive housing crisis in Los Angeles County, the ongoing impact points to a larger — and unquestionably […]
Ray Dalio unveils an ETF based on his ‘All Weather’ strategy — typically just 30% stocks — as recession talk grows louder. Is now the time to follow in the legendary investor’s footsteps?
Just as recession whispers grow louder and market uncertainty sends investors scrambling, legendary investor Ray Dalio has dropped a potential solution for the fearful seeking safety: an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on his renowned "All Weather" portfolio strategy. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? […]
Toronto Marathon delivers more than $50 million in economic impact
Turns out running isn’t just good for cardio, overall health and longevity, it also lends a helping hand to the economy. According to a recently released study, the 2024 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Toronto Waterfront Marathon generated $50.3 million in economic impact for the City of Toronto and $56.3 million in Ontario economic activity. "Canada […]
I’m making decent money at 27 but was offered my dream job at a significantly lower salary. Are the financial implications worth getting to do what I love?
Imagine you’re 27 years old, have no college degree and have been working a desk job you hate for three years. You’re looking at decades more in the workforce doing a job you can’t stand — but you’re making $22 per hour plus benefits, so you’re doing OK financially. One day, the volunteer program you’ve […]
A staggering 70% of US households can’t afford a $400K home. What this ‘critical challenge’ means for the housing market — and how you can give yourself a head start
Buying a home has traditionally been one of the clearest markers of financial stability, but for a staggering 94 million households, even that basic milestone is slipping out of reach. New data reveals that an astonishing number of American households simply cannot afford the median home price, which now hovers around $400,000 in 2025 — […]
‘The system is a shambles’: DOGE has Social Security recipients fuming over ‘ridiculous’ wait times — and the man who ran the program is predicting ‘system collapse.’ Is your check at risk?
Phone lines jammed. Websites crashing. Field offices turning away walk-ins. That’s the new normal at the Social Security Administration (SSA) as a Trump administration “efficiency” overhaul, spearheaded by tech mogul Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), cuts staff and services across the nation. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
‘Make it right by me’: Houston man wants answers after his new F-150 keeps slamming on the brakes while driving — but the dealer can’t fix it. Here’s what happened and what Ford is saying
Houston driver Ryan Kattchee never imagined the problems he’d have after purchasing a new 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat in December. Unfortunately, the truck seems to have a mind of its own. It brakes when it shouldn’t, including on the freeway, putting occupants at risk. Kattchee explained that the braking, which started just days after he’d […]
In the market for a new condo? Developers are bracing for construction costs to surge — as high as 20% because of Trump’s tariffs. Here are 3 moves homebuyers can make to protect themselves
Construction costs started surging in anticipation of tariffs — and they could get worse with a baseline 10% tariff now in place on imported goods from most countries, not ot mention a sky-high tariff of 145% on most Chinese goods. That all translates into higher costs for new condos and homes, even after the Trump […]