The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s...
On July 3, the House narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) with a 218–214 vote. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the bill will add an estimated $3.3 trillion to the budget deficit over the next 10 years. Trump signed the bill the next day on July 4. To help pay for it, OBBBA
The Complexities of a Booming Partnership
In 2024, trade between ASEAN and China surpassed the remarkable $1 trillion mark, a significant milestone in an already interdependent economic relationship. The trade surge underscores the deepening economic ties between the two regions, driven by China’s growing demand for alternative markets amid geopolitical shifts and ASEAN’s increasing reliance on Chinese supply chains. However, while
How To Prepare For a Recession:...
Hearing the word “recession” often sparks anxiety and understandably so. Economic downturns can bring job losses, stock market declines, rising prices, and serious financial stress. But the truth is, while you can’t prevent a financial recession, you can prepare for one and even thrive during it. In this guide, you’ll learn 10 essential ways to
How to Start a Service Business...
Starting a service business on the side is one of the fastest ways to build extra income. It’s flexible, low-overhead, and you can probably start with skills you already have. “I had a lot of drive underneath me,” Abbey Ashley told me, about starting her service business back in 2013. “I was super pregnant and
How to Make Money Without a...
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15 Easiest Items To Sell That...
Do you want to know the easiest items to sell that you already own? Most of us have things we no longer use, like old phones, extra shoes, clothes we haven’t worn in years, and even gift cards stuffed in a drawer. Instead of letting those items get dusty, you could turn them into extra…
Historical CD Rates by Year: 1967...
A certificate of deposit, or CD, is an excellent place to park cash you don’t need immediately. The federal government insures it, and it usually pays more than a standard savings account. Its yield (interest rate) is guaranteed for the entire term. That rate guarantee is important because CD rates can be volatile — really
Low US Household Leverage Bodes Well...
One of the things that gives me great comfort about the health of the U.S. economy is our historically low household leverage (liabilities to net worth). According to the Federal Reserve Board, household leverage is now at an 80-year low—a remarkable sign of financial discipline. So let me be the first to congratulate you for not loading up
A New Era for Hedge Funds
Dubai is making significant moves to cement its reputation as a leading global financial hub, with a keen focus on attracting hedge funds and asset managers. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which oversees the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is actively reassessing its regulatory framework to ease entry barriers and create a more attractive
15 Recession-Proof Businesses That Thrive in...
Recession-proof businesses are more than just smart, they’re essential when economic uncertainty hits. If you’ve ever worried about job security or how your income would hold up during a downturn, you’re not alone. Recessions can bring layoffs, reduced hours, and shrinking markets. But while the economy slows, certain businesses remain steady, and some even thrive.