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Economics

Washington Pink Slips: How Massive Federal Layoffs Are Rocking Markets, Housing, and Everyday Life

Dramatic Impact of Federal Layoffs on Washington D.C.

Explore how 275,000 federal layoffs hit agencies, real estate, local economies, and public services, sparking legal, financial, and social tremors nationwide.

Margaret "Maggie" Turner
May 13, 2025
Department of Veterans Affairs, DOGE, Elon Musk, Internal Revenue Service, Kansas City, Municipal Bonds, Reddit, Washington DC

Personal Finance and Retirement Planning

APR Shock: How Sky-High Credit Card Rates Are Squeezing Middle America and the Digital Lifelines That Help

A visual representation of credit card debt stress in Middle America

Explore why rising credit card APR rates and delinquencies are squeezing Middle America, and discover top fintech tools for relief.

Ethan Cruz
May 13, 2025
Bankrate, Federal Reserve, LendingClub, Mint, Reddit, Tally, WalletHub, YNAB

Economics

BRICS+ and the Dollar Dilemma: Is the U.S. Market Ready for a Multi-Currency Future?

Global currency chessboard with dollar and BRICS nations' currencies

BRICS+ nations are shifting trades away from the U.S. dollar. Explore the impact on global markets, rates, and traders' reactions.

Margaret "Maggie" Turner
May 12, 2025
BRICS, China, Donald Trump, Federal Reserve, New Development Bank, Russia, Saudi Arabia, U.S. dollar

Investing

Gold Fever 2025: Inside the Wild Rally Beyond $3,500 and What Every Investor Should Know Next

Gold Rally 2025: Bullion Surge and Market Dynamics

Explore what's driving gold past $3,500 in 2025—Fed vs. White House, inflation, geopolitics—and how investors can act smartly.

Ethan Cruz
May 11, 2025
Barrick Mining, Central Banks, Donald Trump, Federal Reserve, Gold, Jerome Powell, Newmont Corp, SPDR Gold Shares