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Why A Strong Dollar vs. A Weak Dollar Isn’t Just an Economic Debate When discussions about the U.S. dollar dominate headlines, the conversation often sounds technical—exchange rates, trade balances, currency indexes. But behind those charts is a more important question: Who benefits from a weak dollar—and who doesn’t? A strong dollar and a weak dollar […]
Why the Value of the Dollar Matters More Than Its Symbol When people talk about the U.S. dollar, the conversation often focuses on exchange rates or market headlines. But the real issue for households isn’t how the dollar trades on a chart—it’s how far that dollar goes in everyday life. Over long periods of time, […]
Why Cash Feels Safe—but Isn’t Cash makes you feel safe. It doesn’t change like markets do, it’s easy to get to, and it feels safe. For a lot of people, keeping cash on hand seems like the right thing to do, especially when the economy is unstable. But inflation introduces a different kind of risk: […]
Inflation: The Tax You Never See When we think about taxes, we usually think of the ones we can see, like the sales tax, property tax, income tax, or payroll tax. These are clearly marked and taken off right away. But the most powerful tax that most people pay never shows up on a bill. […]
As 2026 begins, many families take a moment to step back and look at their finances with fresh eyes. It’s a good time to ask if money is being used on purpose or just moving around without much thought. Saving money isn’t about being strict or denying yourself things. It’s about taking charge and feeling […]
If you want to understand where the economy is headed, don’t start with the stock market. Start with small businesses. Right now, they’re sending up warning flares. One of the clearest signals is coming from a part of the bankruptcy code most people have never heard of: Subchapter V. This program was created to help […]
Understanding the Real State of the U.S. Economy Recent economic data paints a troubling picture, and it’s becoming harder to explain away. Layoff announcements in the United States have now topped 1.17 million for the year, the highest level since the COVID pandemic. As of November, U.S. employers have announced more job cuts than at […]
December 2025The Trump administration is celebrating $31.4 billion in tariff revenue for October — the highest monthly take on record since modern reporting began. Supporters are touting this as transformative: proof that tariffs can fund the government, eliminate income taxes, and send “dividend checks” back to Americans.But set aside the applause and look at the […]