Trump’s Tax Cuts Are on the Chopping Block—What Now?
Dear Friend, Affirm’s bagged another $750 million from Liberty Mutual to fund its buy-now-pay-later loans, aiming for $34 billion in 2025. With insurers chasing returns and AI lending in the spotlight, Affirm’s non-bank approach is reshaping consumer finance—who needs late fees when you’ve got algorithms? Meanwhile, Trump’s got his eye on energy prices to fight […]
How Trump’s New Tariffs Could Cost You More
Dear Friend, The crypto world is buzzing as Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin hits $35 billion—on paper, anyway. Critics are screaming “rug pull,” Solana can’t handle the frenzy, and ethics watchdogs are sweating bullets. Love it or hate it, it’s the most Trump thing ever: loud, chaotic, and impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, the trade wars are […]
Grocery Prices Surge to New Highs
Dear Friend, Only in California could you lose your house to wildfires and still owe the bank like it’s standing tall. Don’t worry, though—“borrower-friendly” laws mean you might get a tiny breather on payments, but forgiveness? Not a chance. Meanwhile, insurers like Allstate and Chubb are already eyeing a rebound after taking the initial hit, […]
Trump’s Tariffs Are Back—Will They Raise Your Costs?
Dear Friend, Amex is in hot water again—this time, it’s a $230 million fine for sneaky sales tactics targeting small businesses. Meanwhile, Trump’s gearing up to throw tariffs around like confetti, Kohl’s is closing stores faster than you can say “clearance sale,” and retiring abroad is looking like the ultimate budget hack. Oh, and if […]
Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Tank the Market—Will You Lose?
Dear Friend, Trump’s back, but so are the debt fights, fiscal gridlock, and market jitters. With a $29 trillion national debt and GOP infighting over tax cuts, his economic plans face a tougher crowd than ever—and Wall Street is already sweating those bond yields. Meanwhile, the U.S. is running out of time to chase $135 […]
Biden’s Auto Crackdown Could Mean Higher Prices
Dear Friend, Germany’s about to get a taste of Jamie Dimon’s tech-fueled bank takeover—complete with bratwurst, beer, and $450 million worth of American ambition. But while JPMorgan’s dreams of 80 million German savers are ambitious, let’s just say selfie-based account setups won’t fly with their regulators. Meanwhile, Planet Fitness is flexing hard, shaking off its […]
Tax Deadline Alert: Are You Ready?
Dear Friend, Mortgage rates are brushing 7%, making homeownership feel like chasing Bigfoot—expensive, elusive, and probably a myth. Meanwhile, TikTok is fighting for survival with a Supreme Court plea to avoid a January 19 ban, but legal experts say the app’s U.S. future is hanging by a thread. On the financial front, if you’re 60-plus, […]
Services Are Up, But Inflation Looms
Dear Friend, It’s a mixed bag of economic news this week: the U.S. services sector is humming along as businesses prepare for Trump’s policies, but inflation jitters are brewing thanks to rising costs and Fed rate cuts. Meanwhile, Marks & Spencer crushed Christmas sales, only to spook investors with warnings of tough times ahead—turns out, […]
Where to Invest in 2025 (and What to Avoid)
Dear Friend, City slickers are trading overpriced apartments for rural sunsets, with Millennials and Gen Z flocking to small towns. But don’t expect a Hallmark movie—housing prices are creeping up, and finding a decent latte? Good luck! Meanwhile, Guardian Bikes is pedaling uphill in its quest to bring bike manufacturing back to the U.S., proving […]
Property Taxes are Climbing–What does that mean for you?
Dear Friend, It’s a “less bad” kind of week for U.S. manufacturing—the ISM index rose to 49.3 in December. Still under 50, but hey, progress is progress, right? Meanwhile, Biden blocked a $14 billion steel deal, citing “national security,” which sounds suspiciously like “keeping unions happy.” Oh, and retirement? It’s all about heated bidets, pickleball, […]