8 pawsome ways to save on pet care costs
Pets change our lives for the better, and not just because they’re fuzzy, tail wagging bundles of unconditional love. According to the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), pets foster connection and community, encourage mindfulness, focus and healthy habits and support resilience and recovery. But, pet parenthood gets expensive when you factor in food, vaccinations […]
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 […]
Is US exceptionalism on pause, fading or dead? Economist Mohamed El-Erian says it’s under ‘enormous pressure’ — here’s how much of your portfolio should be in international stocks and bonds
With the Trump administration’s political and economic policies shocking many around the world, some strategists are pondering if American exceptionalism is at risk. 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) […]
I’m 26, earn $90K a year and save $7K annually for my 401(k). I spend $2.5K a month on expenses but tariffs have me worried about a recession — how can I prepare for a financial downturn?
The U.S. economy is currently in a strange place. On the one hand, unemployment is fairly low at 4.2%. But on the other hand, President Trump’s tariff policies have led to intense stock market volatility, and many Americans are now worried that tariffs are going to deal a blow to their wallets by driving their […]
‘A handshake deal with every American’: Ford just rolled out employee pricing for all US buyers amid Trump’s auto tariff shake up — with Chrysler to follow. Is the President’s plan working?
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. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are sending shockwaves across industries — and the auto world is feeling the impact. A 25% levy on imported vehicles is shaking up the […]
Prof G says the US does everything to ‘buttress’ the riches of older Americans even as young people struggle — claims housing has shot up 4X while buying power has plunged. Do you agree?
There’s been plenty of debate about the stubborn wealth and income gap in our economy. But according to NYU Professor Scott Galloway, the real chasm isn’t just between the rich and the poor. It’s between the old and the young. In a recent conversation with Simon Sinek, Galloway proposed the theory that the economic system […]
‘Everything is going to go up’: Donald Trump’s tariffs leave Tampa Bay businesses with ‘no choice’ but to raise prices — how both consumers and business owners can brace for higher costs
Sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are sparking concern among Tampa Bay lawmakers and small business owners who say the financial impact will be felt by consumers. As of April 10, a baseline 10% tariff has been placed on imported goods from most countries, along with a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum products, […]
‘There’s a huge percentage of the US population that isn’t getting access to these medications’: Novo Nordisk makes game-changing $2 billion deal for new obesity drug
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk — best known for its blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy — has signed a $2 billion deal to acquire the global rights to an experimental obesity treatment from China’s United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co. The March 24 agreement includes milestone payments of up to $1.8 billion, plus tiered royalties. Don’t […]
Here’s the withdrawal rate Canadian retirees need to start using in 2025, according to new report — and it’s shockingly low
Retirees, brace yourselves: The golden rule of retirement withdrawals just got a cold dose of reality. A new report from Morningstar recommends the safe withdrawal rate for retirees in 2025 is a mere 3.7% — a significant adjustment from the decades-old 4% rule that had dominated retirement planning. Amid rising costs, volatile markets and new […]
I’m 27 and ready to get serious about my finances, but struggle with high living costs — where do I start?
If you’re a young adult and feel like your finances aren’t in order, you’re not alone. A 2024 Bank of America survey found that 52% of Americans aged 18 to 27 say they don’t make enough money to live the life they want, and that sky-high living costs are a top barrier to financial success. […]