The water is technically open, but no one wants to go first. The Big Story The Iranian ceasefire was short-lived as things slowed down after recent run-ins […]
Category: Money
Who Gets to Decide Student Loan Rules?
About 1 in 6 American adults has student loan debt; a recent court decision just reshaped how some borrowers repay it. The Big Story A […]
Why Stocks Make News
Even if you don’t invest, the stock market still affects your money, your job, and your day. The Big Story The stock market is always […]
Your Tax Refund Isn’t Extra
Tax Day doubles as the largest forced savings program in the U.S. The Big Story Each year, millions of Americans get tax refunds from the Internal Revenue […]
Trump’s Big Money Plan
This is about where your tax dollars go and what gets cut, like Medicaid and federal jobs. The Big Story Policy plans tied to Donald […]
Who Really Pays Taxes?
Taxes decide how much of your paycheck you keep before you even see it. The Big Story April 15 is Tax Day, when most people […]
The Housing Shortage Reality
Housing feels tight because it is, and we are adjusting in ways that don’t always show up in the data. The Big Story The U.S. […]
AI Is Taking Entry Jobs
AI isn’t just a tech trend. It’s where billions of dollars are moving right now. The Big Story Microsoft, Google, and Meta are spending tens […]
The Social Security Gap
Social Security isn’t disappearing tomorrow, but how it’s funded is starting to shift. The Big Story Social Security is funded by a 12.4% payroll tax […]
Real Quick: Congress Explained
Real Quick is a simple breakdown of things you hear all the time but don’t always understand. Think of the U.S. government as a group […]