Money Matters

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

Social media platforms are not just about connecting with others; they are sophisticated ecosystems designed to boost consumer spending. Here’s a deeper look at how these platforms subtly push you to open your wallet. #1. Targeted Advertising Image Credit: Shutterstock / GaudiLab Social media uses complex algorithms to display ads that match your interests and … Read more

Merchants have been battling Mastercard and Visa over their hefty electronic transaction fees for almost twenty years. With $30 billion on the line, will they settle or not?   Why the Battle With the Bank Cards?  Swipe fees are more intricate than consumers know, and this is the very argument that sparked the grueling legal battle … Read more

Sad times for California, as new data has revealed the state is no longer at the top of the food chain when it comes to a certain industry that brings in billions every year. Michigan Outpaces California In news that’s shaken up the cannabis industry, Michigan has finally edged out California to become the top … Read more

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans may have to take a backseat, as a group of lawmakers are moving behind the scenes to cancel some of his most expensive policies for the state. Lawmakers Challenge Newsom’s Policies On Thursday, California state lawmakers made a surprise move to cancel a $400 million loan intended to keep Diablo … Read more