Money Matters

New data has revealed a shocking turnaround for an industry that used to dominate American life. The Golden Age of Cable TV Cable TV used to be huge. 30 years ago – in the 90s – over 60 million American households were signed up to a cable package and the companies were making more money … Read more

Following the lead of several other states around the country, California has issued a stark warning to squatters in the Golden State. A National Issue Image Credit: Shutterstock / BearFotos In several high-profile cases in states like New York and Florida, homeowners have made national headlines as they fought to regain control of their properties … Read more

Borrowers in the United States owe a total of over $1 trillion to credit card companies. The average American owes $6,218. These are the factors influencing the rise in debts. Inflation Affecting Most Americans Image Credit: Shutterstock / Pormezz At this point in the year, most American families and individuals who do not fall into … Read more

Every day, we encounter items with surprisingly high markups, often paying much more than the cost to produce them. But do you know which everyday purchases might be quietly draining your wallet? #1. Bottled Water Image Credit: Shutterstock / Undrey Bottled water can be marked up over 1,000% compared to tap water. Opting for a … Read more

Creating a sustainable budget isn’t just about saving money—it’s about making choices that benefit both your finances and the environment. Here are 15 practical tips to help you craft a budget that’s as green as it is frugal. 1. Track Your Expenses Start by tracking every penny you spend for a month. Use apps like … Read more

The CEO of beleaguered aerospace company Boeing is facing a Senate hearing this week due to serious concerns about safety and production issues at company factories. An Apology from Boeing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to apologize for the failures of the world’s largest airplane manufacturer at a US Senate sub-committee hearing this week. … Read more

By 2030, the world could be facing a significant oil supply surplus. This could not only affect companies, but may create cheaper fuel prices and drive changes in the job market. Understanding how these dynamics could impact Americans is important as we approach this potential new era. Change in Oil Supply The International Energy Agency … Read more

Nationwide recently announced that it will be dropping many of its pet insurance plans. Citing economic reasons, these decisions could affect pet owners and the pet insurance industry as we know it. Nationwide Cuts Pet Insurance Nationwide Insurance, the largest pet insurer in the U.S., announced that it will be dropping about 100,000 pet insurance … Read more

California is taking a significant step toward addressing the wildfire insurance crisis impacting its residents. New regulations will change how insurance companies can choose their policies in California, specifically in wildfire zones. This could have large impacts on both residents and insurers.  Problems for California Residents California residents, especially those living in areas at high … Read more

GM decided to use the $6 billion they had available to buy back stock instead of investing in the development of new EVs. The competition is rife. Can they really afford to do this? Here’s the story.  GM Strategy or Bust?  GM might not have used the billions it had to build new EVs, but … Read more