Economy It’s official—Portland approves raising the minimum wage to $19 per hour, one of the highest in the United States November 13, 2025
Economy Goodbye to the penny – the Trump Administration passes the “Common Cents Act” and the U.S. will stop producing pennies very soon August 4, 2025
Economy Confirmed – Trump plans to impose tariffs even on allies like the EU and Spain is already starting to feel the consequences August 3, 2025
Economy It’s official – U.S. imposes 15% tariff on European products, but avoids all-out trade war with EU August 1, 2025
Economy Confirmed – millions of retirees will receive extra Social Security payments under new Fairness Act… but others will suffer 50% cuts July 28, 2025
Economy Goodbye to the full check – the Social Security Administration will begin withholding 50% of SSI for accrued debts July 28, 2025
Economy JP Morgan Alert – Latin America stagnates and growth to fall to 1.9% by 2025 due to lack of regional integration July 25, 2025
Economy Confirmed – Trump imposes 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico as of August 1 July 22, 2025
Economy Bad news for low-income retirees – COLA increase could evaporate with new Medicare Part B premium July 22, 2025
Economy It’s official – Trump eliminates paper checks for Social Security and half a million beneficiaries could lose their payment if they don’t act now July 21, 2025
Economy Farewell to Big Lots and Rite Aid – the final closure of two retail giants marks a new era of bankruptcies in the U.S. July 21, 2025
Economy It’s official – Donald Trump approves $1,000 bonus for every baby born in the U.S. and here’s how the new Trump Accounts will work July 21, 2025
Economy Farewell to paper checks – Social Security will eliminate this method of payment starting in September and thousands could be left without a paycheck July 20, 2025
Economy A New York couple sold everything, moved to Italy and bought a house overlooking the sea for only 150,000 euros… and their story will thrill you July 18, 2025
Economy Confirmed – New York will send stimulus checks of up to $400 to millions of residents in October and here’s how you can find out if you’re getting one July 18, 2025
Economy It’s official – Social Security suffers a $67 billion shortfall, affecting millions of retirees July 18, 2025
Economy Bad news for the economy – Trump imposes 35% tariffs on Canada and unleashes new trade war that threatens the global economy July 18, 2025
Economy Bad news for drivers – some gas stations in the U.S. are charging up to $1 extra per gallon if you pay by card…and many drivers don’t even realize it until it’s too late July 18, 2025
Economy Farewell to these Harris Teeter supermarkets – Kroger announces closures in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina this summer July 17, 2025
Economy Goodbye to $5,000 check promised by Trump and Musk – ambitious DOGE plan deflates and leaves millions without stimulus July 16, 2025
Economy Confirmed – OBBBA does not eliminate Social Security taxes for all, and millions of retirees are confused by Trump’s promises July 15, 2025
Economy Bad news for millions – COLA increase in 2026 will be the lowest in 4 years and will directly affect your pocketbook July 11, 2025
Economy Bad news for retirees – new tax plan gives only partial and temporary relief on Social Security taxes July 10, 2025
