admin The latest economic data just dropped a billion-dollar bombshell on the American consumer. In a single month, the U.S. trade deficit surged by 94.6%, nearly doubling as imports outpaced exports by a staggering margin — from $29.2 billion in October to $56.8 billion in November. While these numbers might seem like abstract math to Wall … Read more
The cost of romance has never been higher. If you have looked at a fixed-price menu recently, you know the feeling — that distinct wince when you realize a dinner for two is approaching the price of your car payment. Restaurant prices have remained stubbornly high, significantly outpacing grocery inflation over the last year. Data … Read more
The IRS has been sharpening its tools. While the agency has faced recent budget fluctuations, it is leaning more heavily on advanced data analytics and AI to flag returns that look out of place. This means that even if you aren’t a millionaire, a few simple slip-ups can move your return from the “processed” pile … Read more
February is here, and love — and savings — is in the air. We have rounded up a variety of deals to help make your month even sweeter. It is just our little way of wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day. Read on to learn more about the freebies available in February. Frozen yogurt — … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story comes from CableTV.com. Following a comprehensive run in Paris, NBCUniversal is bringing its fan-favorite coverage to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. I’m talking about the return of the Gold Zone whip-around show and multiview on Peacock. Both are perfectly suited for a viewer-friendly European time zone that puts live sports … Read more
We talk a lot about food waste. The statistics are staggering: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that between 30% and 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted. When you buy a bunch of bananas, you pay by the pound. If you eat the fruit and toss the peel, you’re … Read more
The modern credit card is a marvel of engineering — not just for the banks, but for the human brain. Every time you swipe, tap, or click “Buy Now,” your brain experiences a spike in dopamine without the immediate pain of paying that comes with handing over physical cash. If you feel you lack the … Read more
If you have ever mailed a package back to Amazon only to watch your refund vanish into a digital black hole, you are finally getting some backup. Amazon has agreed to a massive settlement valued at over $1 billion to resolve claims that it shortchanged customers on returns. While the company denies any wrongdoing, the … Read more