In this economic/financial news report we discuss the growing number of people choosing to not pay the high cost of living and high rents and instead, live in their car. Also, the recent economic news, inflation info, and more. This channel contains news and analysis that often includes ‘one mans opinion’. The information conveyed should…
Retailers Accused Of “Racism” As They Flee Black Neighborhoods In Milwaukee Milwaukee is the latest in a long list of US cities facing a rapid retail exodus in minority neighborhoods and once again the blame is being placed on the companies in question rather than the behavior of the residents as they protests the rising…
Five Crucial Facts From The House Intel Report On 2016 Russian Interference Authored by Fred Fleitz via American Greatness, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard did an excellent service to our nation this week when she released a declassified version of a critical September 2020 House Intelligence Committee staff report on a major January 2017…
Nike And American Eagle Confirm The Overton Window Shift One of the clearest and most recent tests of the Overton Window’s positioning, what society currently deems acceptable, came last week with two major ad campaigns from Nike and American Eagle. Unlike the backlash faced by Bud Light or Jaguar for pushing controversial leftist propaganda, these two brands steered away from woke…
5 Things To Know About Trump Admin’s Settlement With Columbia University Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, Under the agreement reached between President Donald Trump and Columbia University regarding campus anti-Semitism, the Ivy League school will pay a $200 million fine to regain its eligibility for future federal money. The July 23 settlement…
These Are The World’s Fastest Growing Jobs Fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence and automation, the global job market is undergoing a major transformation. To learn more about this trend, Visual Capitalist’s Marcus Lu visualized the 15 fastest growing jobs projected from 2025 to 2030, drawing on a global survey of employers. Data &…
2026 Health Insurance Premiums Could See Largest Hike In 5 Years: Report Authored by Wesley Brown via The Epoch Times, The nation’s health-care marketplace insurers are seeking the largest premium increases in more than five years, ahead of the upcoming Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment period in November, according to an analysis by the Peterson…
Peak Population: When Will It Hit The World’s 40 Largest Countries The global population is entering an era of divergence. Half a century century of explosive growth—driven by better access to food and healthcare—is starting to slow, but not in the same way. Some nations are shrinking, while others have decades of expansion ahead. The infographic,…
Fewer Than 400 EV Charging Ports Built Despite $7.5 Billion Biden Funding: Watchdog Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, Less than 400 additional electric vehicle (EV) public charging ports have been installed in the United States following billions of dollars of allocated funding under the Biden administration for building charging infrastructure, said a…
Ghislaine Maxwell’s Appeal Looms As Lawyer Says She Discussed ‘100 Different People’ During Interview With DAG Amid steadily-boiling, bipartisan discontent over the Trump administration’s failure to open up the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files to public scrutiny, another potential source of outrage is quietly lurking in the background: Epstein’s sex-trafficking co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, may have her…
Pelosi, Looking Tired And Rattled, Claims Trump Is “Not Of Sane Mind” Authored by Luis Cornelio via Headline USA, Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, during a Friday interview with The Associated Press, accused President Donald Trump of not being sane—while defending former President Joe Biden and appearing diminished herself. Her remarks came after an AP reporter asked if…
Drones Hit Key Russian Electronic Warfare Plant; Moscow Forces Gain More Villages In Central Ukraine As part of the latest in the war, overnight Ukrainian drones targeted a facility producing radio and electronic warfare equipment in Russia’s Stavropol region, according to a Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) official speaking to Reuters. The official said the strike…
Key Points These dividend stocks have very high yields and can surge as the economic cycle changes. By buying now, you can lock in these reliable yields before that happens. The underlying businesses generate enough cash to cover dividends. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial…
Key Points Dave Ramsey recommends that some people claim Social Security at 62. He says an early claim allows you to invest, which can provide a better ROI than delaying Social Security. While there are benefits to claiming early and investing, you also have to weigh those benefits against the risks. Are you ahead, or…
The federal government of the United States brought in over $4.9 trillion in fiscal 2024—more than the combined revenue of the top 14 Fortune 500 companies that year. The bulk of revenue collected by the federal government in any given year comes from taxes on income, corporations, and the sale of certain consumer products. State…
Key Points Japan and South Korea rank among Asia’s elite in helicopter strength, but they still fall short of a few of the regional powers With 596 and 807 helicopters respectively, both of these nations have been investing heavily in these aircraft over the years to compete with the likes of China and Russia Helicopters…
Amid supply constraints and surging demand, home prices have climbed rapidly in recent years. According to data from Realtor.com, the typical single family home in the United States was listed for $440,950 in June 2025, an increase of over 47% from the beginning of 2020, and up about 10% from January of 2025. Key Points…
One of the worst things that can happen with any death in the family isn’t necessarily the grief, but the immediate drama that follows whenever money is involved. No matter the size of an inheritance, money often brings out the very worst qualities of even the closest family members. Key Points Whenever money is involved…
Jeff Bezos had to pay for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez which cost as much as $50 million. Since he has sold $5.7 billion in Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares, he will have some extra money. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire list, he has a net worth of $252 billion, which makes him the third richest…
Tour de France: Too Fast To Be Clean? 12 months after becoming the first rider since Marco Pantani in 1998 to win the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France in the same year, Tadej Pogačar is en route to another dominant Tour victory. And, as Statista’s Felix Richter reports, like last year, when an…
Of the car companies that sell autos in the US, four have market shares above 10%. They are led by GM (NYSE: GM) at 17%, Toyota (NYSE: TM) at 15%, Ford (NYSE: F) at 13%, and Hyundai at 10%. GM and Ford are based in the US. Toyota is based in Japan, Hyundai is based…
Key Points Middle Eastern military supremacy has been the subject of global discussion this summer as Israel and Iran traded blows over the course of two weeks Iran’s vast population continues to serve as a powerful resource for its military. Each year, roughly 1.4 million Iranians reach military age Israel’s comparable figure falls short of…
Key Points in This Article: Tesla‘s (TSLA) $20 trillion valuation goal is rooted in its potential beyond EVs, focusing on AI, energy, and robotics. Innovation and “extreme execution,” as emphasized by Elon Musk, are critical for achieving this ambitious target. Market dynamics and investor sentiment will play a significant role in determining Tesla’s valuation trajectory….
40% Of All Violent Crime Suspects In German Schools Are Foreigners, Over 2 Knife Attacks Per Day Via Remix News, New data shows that 40 percent of all suspects identified in school violence in 2024 were not German citizens, with Syrians at the top of the charts. In total, there were 4,254 foreign suspects and 7,309 suspects with…
Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) is a colossal winner that’s just found a way to keep winning in 2025. With shares up more than 37% in the past three months and over 105% year to date, questions linger as to whether the AI software titan is like an Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), destined to smash past more records as momentum…
Shares of Realty Income (NYSE:O) gained 0.86% over the past month, bringing its year-to-date gain to 9.45%. In addition to outperforming the S&P 500’s gain of 8.61% in 2025, O has provided shareholders with a dividend currently yielding 5.60%. Realty Income remains a staple in dividend investors’ portfolios. The commercial REIT dividend — which pays out…
Key Points You can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and the age of 70. Some experts recommend claiming as soon as you are eligible at 62 and there are some good reasons to do that. A claim at 62 may enable early retirement, and you won’t have to worry about outliving your…
These Are The 40 Countries With The ‘Best’ Culture And Heritage The richness of a country’s culture and heritage is often what makes it unforgettable to visitors and cherished by its people. From ancient ruins to cuisine, music, and tradition, culture helps define national identity and global influence. This ranking highlights the 40 countries that…
It’s not all fun and games for the video-game industry. There’s some serious profit to be had by some of the industry’s fastest-rising stars. And in this piece, we’ll check in on two of the most blistering names in the space that have outpaced the broad market and could continue doing so for another several…
Key Points Health insurance is a major expense for many Americans. The Big Beautiful Bill does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits that made health insurance more affordable. Not only might many Americans close coverage, but insurance costs could become more expensive for the broad public. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s…
Dividend stocks have long been a mainstay for investors focused on reliable returns and consistent income. Dividend-paying companies have once again shown their resilience well into 2025, with several ranking among the top performers in the S&P 500. These stocks are known for paying stable dividends and offering solid total return potential by appreciating in…
If you’re part of the Fire community, you likely have a specific retirement date already mapped out, and for good reason. You’ve spent years working hard to get to this point. Alongside that date, you probably have a clear idea of how much you’ll need to support the lifestyle you have been planning for. Key…
ECB: Is The Strong Euro Becoming A Problem By SaltMarsh Economics After easing policy by 200bp since last June, the ECB left interest rates unchanged this week. At 2%, the Deposit rates is squarely in the middle of its 1.5% to 2.5% neutral range – judged to be neither overly restrictive, nor clearly accommodative –…
Airbnb has long been a top choice in the travel rental market, but 2025 may shake things up a bit. Though famous stock analyst Jim Cramer recently gave the rental company a thumbs up, a variety of factors threaten its long-term stability. Cramer cited Airbnb’s year-to-date gains and solid revenue growth as reasons for support,…
Key Points in This Article: Covered call ETFs generate high yields by selling call options, but differ from traditional ETFs by capping upside potential in exchange for premium income. NAV is a critical metric for assessing the sustainability of dividends, as a declining NAV can lead to reduced premiums and eroded capital. High yields must…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen the kinds of returns the crypto sector has provided thus far in 2025. In an effort to be transparent, the overall crypto sector has surged nearly 60% over the course of the past year. And that’s after the entire market dipped hard on news that tariffs…
Kabul Edges Toward Disaster As It Becomes First Modern Capital City To Run Out Of Water Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, is on the verge of becoming the first modern capital city to run out of water, according to Yahoo/CNN. Residents across the city are in a daily scramble to find enough to drink, cook,…
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passive income generally includes earnings from rental activity or any trade, business, or investment in which the individual does not materially participate. It can also include income from limited partnerships, stocks, bonds, and other similar enterprises in which the investor is not actively involved. The more passive income…
The Rise Of China’s ‘Surveillance Colonialism’ In Africa Authored by Darren Taylor via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), JOHANNESBURG—African governments are using Chinese artificial intelligence to find, jail, torture, and even kill political opponents and pro-democracy activists, according to several investigations. Researchers say Beijing is exporting its “surveillance state” model to African countries and rapidly…
Key Points A Reddit user earns a good income, pays his bills on time, but has no credit cards. The poster is wondering if he should get a card to pay bills and how the process will work. Autopaying your bills on your credit card, and then autopaying the full card balance, can make managing…
Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash I think it’s pretty uncontroversial to say that the MAGA movement is the most powerful and important political movement in America today, by a wide margin. Trump’s control of the presidency, and his unprecedented domination of the Republican Party, mean that even though MAGA isn’t a majority of Americans,…
Lefties, Illegals, & Minorities Are Finally Experiencing “Consequence Culture” Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, Travel back in time to the year 2021 and you might find yourself in the middle of a bizarre debate over the virtues of “cancel culture”. At the time the political left was aggressively trying to secure long term power…
Buzz This Week Has Been Around China’s Mega Hydro Power Project China’s policymakers are locked in a fight with the deflation monster, and any path to economic recovery hinges on cutting excess supply and production capacity, while reviving the ailing property sector. Tariff tensions with the U.S. have further clouded the outlook this year, adding…
West Virginia Parents Seeking Religious Exemptions To Vaccine Requirements Win Reprieve Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A judge on July 24 granted a reprieve to West Virginia parents whose children were being blocked from attending school because they had not received the required vaccinations. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in…
ICE Drastically Expands Use Of Ankle Monitors To Track Immigrants U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ordered a sharp increase in the use of GPS-enabled ankle monitors for migrants in its Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program, according to a June 9 internal memo reviewed by The Washington Post. The memo directs officers to fit…
What’s Thailand’s Endgame If Its Conflict With Cambodia Escalates Into War? Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Demilitarization and regime change might be in the cards… The latest clashes between Cambodia and Thailand over their decades-long border dispute, which were arguably initiated by the Thai military to restore its damaged prestige amidst a recent political…
In this economic/financial news report we discuss a recent announcement from Target that will affect millions of American shoppers and cause more trouble for the retailer. This channel contains news and analysis that often includes ‘one mans opinion’. The information conveyed should never be taken as investment advice. Everyone should do their own due diligence…
Trump Administration Moves To Repeal Landmark Obama-Era Climate Finding The Trump administration is taking steps to repeal a key climate policy from the Obama era, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin confirmed Wednesday, according to The Hill. “EPA has sent to the Office of Management and Budget a proposed rule to repeal the 2009…
COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging Even I People Who Didn’t Get Virus: Study Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Brain aging appears to have accelerated by several months during the COVID-19 pandemic, even in people who did not get sick from the virus, according to a new study. An undated electron…
“Barrage Of Public Criticism”: Xi Jinping’s Admin Eases Alcohol Ban On Officials After Backlash The Xi Jinping administration has revised a widely criticized “alcohol ban” on government and party officials after backlash over its economic impact and excessive enforcement, according to Nikkei. The slight policy adjustment was announced through three key state media outlets, often…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Declines To Arrest Bolsonaro For Violating Social Media Ban Authored by Victoria Friedman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Brazil’s Supreme Court decided on Thursday not to order the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro for violating court-imposed restrictions, though the judge said he could be detained for any future violations. Former…
