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NewsA Pound of Ground Beef Now Costs More Than the Federal Minimum Wage
Since 2020, the cost of groceries has spiked over 31%, and there’s no indication that they’re on the way down.
NewsFed Holds Rates Steady as Powell Vows to Remain at Post Amid DOJ Investigation (Video)
Fed Maintains Rates While Powell Defies DOJ Pressure To Resign Amid Ongoing Investigations Into Central Bank Management Practices...
NewsMore Americans Than Ever Are Relying on Personal Loans. Here’s What You Need to Know
By: Pete Grieve Editor: Kaitlin Mulhere Personal loans are steadily gaining popularity as consumers lean on unsecured borrowing to pay their rising bills. The share of Americans with personal loans reached a new high in 2025, with nearly four in 10 adults now using one, according to Experian data. “U.S. consumers continue to spend, based on recent retail sales figures, and credit card balances continue to climb,” the report said. “At the same time, record-high interest rates on existing credit card balances may be motivating more consumers to search for lower-cost ways to manage that debt.” While not as draining as high-interest rate […]...
NewsThe Geopolitical Tightrope: Fed Faces War-Driven Inflation Shock
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes this Wednesday, March 18, 2026, amid a rapidly escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.
NewsThe Growing Threat of Digital Financial Fraud: Protecting Your Assets in an Interconnected World
Financial fraud remains a persistent threat as sophisticated scammers exploit digital vulnerabilities, requiring consumers to maintain constant vigilance and modern security.
NewsNavigating the New Normal: USDA Forecasts Steady Rise in Grocery Prices for 2026
While food-at-home inflation remains below historical averages, rising costs for beef, sweets, and beverages continue to squeeze consumer budgets.
NewsAI-Powered Fraud on the Rise: Most Americans Now Targeted by Sophisticated Scams
Bankrate reports that 73 percent of U.S. adults have faced financial fraud as artificial intelligence fuels sophisticated new scams.
NewsCrude Oil Prices Surge as Iran Signals Blockade of Strategic Strait of Hormuz Following Airstrikes
Markets react to the potential strangulation of one-fifth of the world’s oil supply as geopolitical tensions reach a breaking point.
NewsPoll: Florida Voters Feel Cost Crunch, Struggle With National Division
By Drew Wilson The James Madison Institute’s latest statewide survey finds Florida voters squeezed by rising costs, wary of national division and largely open to policy changes on property taxes, education and energy.