A rough start to the new U.S.-Iran deal
A planned summit in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran was postponed due to a fresh round of Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Though Israel and Hezbolla...
What changing policies mean for higher education
This Juneteenth, we're checking in on the state of higher education among Black Americans. In 2024, the percentage of Black adults in the U.S. over th...
Is AI the answer to inflation?
While the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates steady yesterday, the path ahead for rates is far from certain. One big factor is artificial in...
How to market EVs to rural America
The company behind the new electric Slate vehicle — which has a somewhat rudimentary, Tonka-truck-like frame — is highlighting its simplicity and affo...
The changing definition of the American Dream
What does the American Dream look like to you? Getting ahead? What about homeownership, raising a family, or financial security? This morning, we'll f...
Let's talk about that Social Security cliff
A recent report from the Social Security Board of Trustees finds that the fund that helps pay for retirement benefits will run out of money earlier th...
The G7, war in the Middle East, and African economies
World leaders are meeting at the G7 in France, and one of the major topics is the diverse economic needs of Africa. The U.S. and Iran are also slated ...
Health insurance companies adapt to people dropping coverage
More than a million people dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage this year after Congress let enhanced pandemic-era subsidies expire. That number...
Lessons for financial success — from outside of Wall Street
In a time of economic uncertainty and with so much information at your fingertips, where you get your financial advice matters more than ever. In a ne...
What comes next for the Strait of Hormuz?
A tentative deal has been reached to end the war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan, which has served as a mediator, says th...