McDonald’s is seeing a slump in sales. It could be a bad sign for the economy — but it may be good news for your wallet. Here’s how the fast-food giant plans to sweeten the deals
McDonald’s is one of the most iconic American brands out there, and it’s done well through times of uncertainty — including during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was easily able to pivot to delivery and takeout thanks to technology investments it’d been making for years. That’s why it’s such a troubling sign that the brand […]
US budget deficit surges past $1 trillion less than halfway through the fiscal year — how this can reflect on your finances
The U.S. budget deficit surged past the $1 trillion mark in February, less than six months into fiscal year 2025. As of Feb. 28, the federal government spent nearly $1.15 trillion more than it had collected since October, according to the Department of the Treasury. That’s about $318 billion more than in the same span […]
‘We’re not robots’: As recession looms, Americans may be unsure about what to do with their 401(k) — here’s what experts recommend
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. Since 1950, the US has weathered 11 recessions, proving time and again that downturns aren’t a question of if, but when. After a strong performance from the S&P 500 […]
Tariff tensions appear to be throttling air travel from Canada to the US — here’s why that might translate into turbulence for the economy as a whole
The tariff tensions between the U.S. and Canada seem to have an unintended effect on traveler sentiment. Specifically, air travel seems to have drastically decreased between the two countries. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways […]
Canadians are changing their grocery habits amid US trade war
Everywhere across Canada, we’ve heard the rallying cry of “elbows up!” in recent weeks as a response to the tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump. Industries across the country have been calling to buy Canadian, and at least with our food, consumers seem to have taken that message to heart. A new report from […]
Financial MLMs: How to spot the difference between a multi-level marketing scheme and an actual business
Between rising interest rates, a shaky stock market and the threat of a trade war with the US, it’s no surprise that financial uncertainty has instilled fear in people in recent years. And unfortunately, this financial uncertainty makes people more vulnerable to falling for get-rich-quick (or “quicker”) schemes in times of need. More specifically, multi-level […]
‘It was total chaos’: Dozens of San Francisco HHS workers blindsided by mass firings as RFK Jr. slashes 10,000 jobs — here’s how US families can prepare for service cuts
Dozens of stunned federal workers were terminated without warning as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently closed its San Francisco regional office. "It’s miserable. It’s awful. It has been awful for weeks — this threat, this lingering cruelty of ‘you’re going to be let go any day,’" Steven Weiner, a program […]
Prices don’t go down: Jerome Powell says it’s too early to debate monetary policy as economy remains solid – but that optimism is not being felt in American households
Despite policy shifts under the Trump administration — from tariffs to immigration to federal spending — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy remains on solid footing. While the long-term effects of the policy changes continue to unfold, Powell signaled no urgency to adjust monetary policy, citing a strong labor market and easing […]
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to give homeowners a $1,000 property tax rebate — but lawmakers are not convinced that’s what the state needs. Here are the 3 plans proposed
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has a bold proposal to give $1,000 rebates to homeowners as property tax relief. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Gain potential quarterly income through […]
Howard Lutnick says his 94-year-old mother-in-law ‘wouldn’t complain’ if Social Security missed a payment — claims ‘real America’ will be rewarded while the fraudsters ‘yell and scream’
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. Every month, almost 69 million Americans receive a Social Security check. But what if those payments suddenly stopped? Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has a provocative answer. He believes […]