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Same pattern as the early 80s where costs spiked and an entire generation got locked out of building wealth for years. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The share of U.S. non-homeowners who expect to buy a home within five years has dropped …
by Michael Americans were not even this stressed about their financial situations during the Great Recession. As you will see below, a brand new Gallup survey has discovered that 55 percent of Americans believe that their finances are getting worse. …
This is what you should be looking at. pic.twitter.com/BPr4C3u7Fl — Travis Rothell (@TRothell62855) April 20, 2026 Nearly 40% of Americans said they have less than $500 in cash savings. pic.twitter.com/3ek6LlBGQ3 — DARWIN (@D4RW1NEXE) April 14, 2026 Nearly 40% of Americans …
As gas prices continue to soar in the U.S. and across the globe amid the war with Iran, Chevron executive Andy Walz suggested Americans could save money by driving less and trying to conserve energy. “People should try to drive …
GAS PRICES THREATEN TO ERASE TAX REFUND BOOST Refunds rose 14% YoY (avg. $3,462, +11%) but came in slightly below expectations, offering only a modest lift to consumption. A ~15% jump in gas prices (~$3.60+) could fully offset that gain, …
Shiller P/E is over 40, which is higher than any time in the last 150 years except a few months before the dotcom bubble top. 🚨ONE OF THE SCARIEST CHARTS IN MARKETS RIGHT NOW US households have 52% of their …
She explained it all. Maybe this is just facts? pic.twitter.com/XfQIiDuN7f — Mr Grey (@Mel_ceee) April 14, 2026 JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Cost of raising a child in the US to age 18 is now over $303,000, up 28% since 2023. — …
“I’m f*cking stressed out. I’m f*cking stressed. We should not be working like this. I work my ass off and I can’t even f*cking pay bills — All of sh*t just pointless” The cost of living in America has to …
The top 20% of Americans now own the majority of US real estate: The top 1% of US earners hold a record $6.1 trillion in real estate, followed by the next 19% who hold $21.0 trillion, an all-time high. This …
MAGA congressman says Americans would become 'unglued' over alien briefings: 'You'd be up at night worrying' https://t.co/sYBpmiHNst — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) April 3, 2026 A MAGA congressman warned that Americans would become ‘unglued’ if they were fully briefed on what …
According to a new poll by financial services company JG Wentworth, conducted in February 2026 and surveying 1,421 U.S. adults, almost half of all personal bankruptcies are due to the cost of living and tariff costs. When asked what contributed …
Pickleball paddle producer Devi Wei has a message for U.S. shoppers. “Americans will have to pay more,” the Chinese businessman told CNBC at a Beijing trade show last week at the China International Exhibition Center. Because of the recent swings …
Reporter’s summation of today’s episode from Frontline Africa news podcast: Five things you should take away from this episode. The number one thing is that this is now a four-front war. Iran from the east, Hezbollah from the north, the …
The US Department of State issued a worldwide security alert Sunday, urging Americans across the globe to be wary over threats from Iran-linked groups. “The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased …
New data reveals 40% of Americans cannot afford to pay their credit card balances each month. Americans now owe more credit card debt than at any point in history. pic.twitter.com/H51zAZd99f — FactPost (@factpostnews) March 18, 2026 A growing share of …
Americans want Voter ID. Across both parties this holds: pic.twitter.com/EikeZrQIxc — The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole) March 18, 2026
Matt Bracken @Matt_Bracken48 I make these maps because I’m convinced most Americans have no concept of scale when it comes to warfare. 🧵 I point to all the folks high-fiving over a single Marine battalion landing team on its way …
Over half of Americans say health care, a weeklong vacation and a new car are unaffordable, per ABC — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 17, 2026 JUST IN: US 30-Year Mortgage Rate jumps to 6.86%, the highest level since November byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts …
We’re barely two weeks into the Iran War, and the American public is already being walked — quietly, deliberately — toward accepting refugees by the mainstream media. This weekend, MS Now (formerly MSNBC) ran a segment about Afghan refugees stranded …
By Peter Reagan One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to understand the economy is focusing only on the surface. Headlines tell us what happened today. But they rarely explain why. And often the deeper forces shaping the economy …
BREAKING: A record 104.3 million Americans are now “outside” of the labor force. These are individuals who are neither employed nor actively looking for work, including retirees, students, stay-at-home parents, and discouraged workers. This exceeds the 2020 pandemic peak by …
Four headlines appeared today that, when placed together, raise a question that economists and politicians rarely want to confront. More Americans are having their electricity shut off as unpaid bills pile up. Analysts are asking what the S&P 500 may …
Something uncomfortable is starting to show up across several economic headlines at the same time. Fuel prices are climbing again. According to data from AAA, the national average price of gasoline has surged to roughly $3.43 per gallon, after sitting …
🚨BREAKING: A clip of Donald Trump from 2024 is going mega viral: “I can tell you you’re not going to have a war with Iran with me as president.” Truly curious if any MAGA voters are willing to admit they …
BREAKING: Americans told to immediately depart 15 countries in the Middle East due to "serious safety risks" pic.twitter.com/h54mwW3mo5 — Faytuks News (@Faytuks) March 2, 2026
🚨BREAKING: THE FIRST POLLS SHOW ONLY 27% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT ATTACKING IRAN pic.twitter.com/4XlfHROmGU — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) March 1, 2026 BREAKING: President Trump says he expects the Iran operation to last up to 4 weeks. — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) March 2, …
WWIII ALERT: Trump Has Reportedly Given The Green Light To Strike Iran As Early As Sunday!!! Alex Jones Predicts There's A 90% Chance That The US Will Hit Iran This Weekend Or Early Monday Morning If The Iranians Don't Come …
Millions of Americans are waking up every day feeling like something is deeply wrong with the economy. The cost of living keeps climbing, wages are barely moving, and more people than ever are struggling just to keep up with basic …
Proportion of adults ages 18 to 54 who died of severe first heart attack rose 57% between 2011 and 2022, new study finds The last thing someone in their 30s or 40s should worry about is dying of a heart …
