Personal Finance

The Fed Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has told the American people that the rates will come down if it remains this stable.  So Far, So Good According to the Federal Reserve Bank, things are looking excellent in terms of “stability,” which seems to be a good sign. Jerome Powell and the Fed have encouraged Americans … Read more

A controversial new item is coming to grocery stores across the U.S. Are you for or against it? The New Grocery Store Combo Shoppers in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas can now pick up bullets along with their groceries, thanks to new vending machines installed by Dallas-based company American Rounds.  Locked and Loaded Yep, you read … Read more

More than 245 million Americans have been warned about record-breaking heatwaves shifting east and moving inland this week.  No Hiding Place  The extreme heatwave that’s been sizzling up the US west coast the past few weeks now seems to be moving inward towards the mid-west and south-east areas. Get Ready for a Scorcher  That means, … Read more

Federal Reserve Bank chairman Jerome Powell is concerned about the high holding rates. He is deeply concerned that it would hurt the U.S. economy. As a result, this would affect businesses and households across America.  High Holdings Could Negatively Impact the Economy  In a two-day appearance at Capitol Hill, Jerome ‘Jay’ Powell, the Chair of … Read more

Gretchen Whitmer has just taken on HOAs across Michigan. Who won?  A Big Win For… Michigan homeowners just scored a huge victory, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.  New Law Overrides HOA Restrictions From October 8, 2024, homeowner associations (HOAs) can no longer stop Michiganders from adding energy-efficient upgrades to their … Read more

Illinois is saving residents millions of dollars with a groundbreaking new plan. A Modern American Nightmare Living with medical debt is tough. In America, it can sometimes mean choosing between paying for medical bills or covering basic needs like rent and groceries, and for many, it can lead to sleepless nights and constant stress. Health … Read more

Are big banks bankrolling climate change?  Big Banks and Big Emissions A new report has revealed that America’s biggest banks are pumping billions into the meat and dairy industries. While this seems harmless, these are sectors responsible for some of the biggest emissions on the planet, and it has caused anger among climate activists.  Promises … Read more

American consumers are spending less as economists claim stress is affecting “more and more households”. Is the Economy OK?  With unemployment levels hitting a high in over two years and job growth slowing down, a big chunk of the US economy seems to be weakening.   Nasty Surprises  According to the latest monthly survey from the … Read more

Colorado is taking a bold stance against vaping, as it pours millions into new initiatives that are combating teen nicotine usage. Millions Against Youth Vaping The Colorado Attorney General’s Office has distributed $17.4 million in funding to schools and relevant non-profit organizations around the state, to boost the fight against youth vaping.  Follow On From … Read more

Target announced plans to end personal check payments at their checkouts, feeding into the ongoing decline of paper check use in the US.  Closing the Door on Check Payments For decades writing checks was a part of everyday life and finances for Americans – now, digital payments are the norm, and one major retail chain … Read more