In a stunning display of negligence, the Trump administration is waging a war on education not only through policy but by systematically dismantling the very foundation upon which it stands: the U.S. Department of Education. The recent actions taken to request that the Supreme Court rescinds a ruling to reinstate over 1,300 employees laid off
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In today’s financial landscape, Americans are shackled by a staggering amount of credit card debt, which soared to an alarming $1.18 trillion as of early 2025, according to reports from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With the average borrower carrying a debt of $6,371, the question arises: how did we allow ourselves to
In a disconcerting move, the Trump administration has announced its intention to revive wage garnishment for federal student loan borrowers, marking a stark departure from the relief measures that came into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. This reversion to aggressive collection tactics raises significant concerns about the welfare of millions of borrowers, especially those who
As the Senate engages in the labyrinthine discussions surrounding President Donald Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending package, one cannot help but muse about the impact of the proposed changes on the child tax credit. While the draft under consideration promises to maintain the maximum credit at $2,000 through the extensions secured in Trump’s 2017 tax
In a display that reeks of fiscal irresponsibility, House Republicans have recently passed a massive tax and spending plan informally dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This package, which ostensibly aims to enact many of President Donald Trump’s priorities, reflects a glaring disconnect from the realities faced by everyday American families. While this legislation
As the cherry blossoms of spring began to bloom, optimism flourished among consumers regarding summer travel plans. A Deloitte report early this year had unveiled an encouraging trend; a notable increase in vacation budgets and intentions among travelers compared to the previous year. However, quicker than one could pack a suitcase, external factors such as
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in the United States: a significant drop in the fertility rate. With an average of merely 1.6 births per woman, we find ourselves far beneath the replacement level of 2.1 births, essential for maintaining steady population growth. Experts are sounding the alarm about the impending consequences of
The clarion call from House Republicans to extend and expand the Section 199A QBI deduction evokes images of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Yet, beneath this alluring narrative lies a stark reality—this initiative is naught but a deceptive smokescreen designed to benefit the well-to-do. If small business owners, freelancers, and gig economy workers were genuinely the
In a recent move that has sent shockwaves through the financial community, the Trump administration has decided to ease regulations surrounding 401(k) plans regarding investments in cryptocurrencies and related digital assets. By withdrawing precautionary guidelines established by the Biden administration, the Labor Department appears to be signaling a one-size-fits-all approach to investment strategies that seemingly
In a recent turn of events, federal judge Myong J. Joun has intervened in President Trump’s contentious plan to shuffle over $1.6 trillion in student loans from the U.S. Department of Education to the Small Business Administration (SBA). This political maneuver, which some may call reckless, was aimed at reshaping the management of federal student