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New U.S. Tariffs Hit Consumer Confidence and Complicate the Economic Outlook
Americans are facing a rough patch this summer as the newest round of U.S. tariffs kicks in, with impacts quickly surfacing in household sentiment and...
How Soaring Expenses Are Reshaping the Restaurant Industry This Year
The U.S. restaurant industry is facing a tough landscape in 2025 as rising costs collide with more cautious consumer spending. While plenty of Americans still...
Young Tech Workers Face Rising Unemployment as AI Reshapes the Industry
It is not the doom-and-gloom scenario that some tech pessimists have predicted, but young professionals in the technology sector are feeling the fallout of rapid...
Groceries Weigh Heavy on American Minds as Prices Keep Rising
If you’ve felt a pinch every time you check out at the supermarket, you’re far from alone. Most U.S. adults these days say the cost...
Spring 2026 Retail Orders Stall Amid Ongoing Trade Disputes
The U.S. trade war isn’t showing signs of fading, and for retailers, the consequences keep getting more tangled. As August rolls in, most businesses in...
U.S. Consumers Keep Spending Despite Higher Prices
American consumers once again showed their resilience in June, shrugging off higher prices to keep their wallets open and the economy ticking. This continued willingness...
Student Loan Forgiveness May Come With a Surprising Tax Twist
Changes in government policy often ripple out in ways that can catch even the most diligent financial planners off guard. This year is no different,...
Walmart Faces Higher Prices at the Checkout Counter as Tariffs Take Effect
Walk into your local Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and you might notice something that less than a year ago would have seemed unlikely: the price tags...
Should Your 401(k) Include Private Companies? The High-Stakes Debate That Could Change Retirement
If you’ve glanced at your retirement plan’s investment menu, odds are you see funds that buy stocks and bonds in companies trading on public markets....
Retail Advertising Trends Shaping Consumer Attention in 2025
The most effective U.S. retail ads of 2025 are making waves not just with their creativity, but with the dollars behind them, according to a...
