Hiring in the US is in an epidemic decline as the job market continues to shrink

Hiring in the US is in an epidemic decline as the job market continues to shrink

Job openings in the United States have fallen to a six-year low, as demand for restaurant workers remains amid concerns about trade, immigration and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). Tuesday’s Job and Employment Survey (JOLTS), a monthly report issued by the United States Department of Labor, showed that job openings fell by 358,000 … Read more

While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

High oil prices due to the US-Iran war are straining already strapped low-income consumers. But as rates fall, there is a sign that high earners are also starting to feel the heat. Internal data from Bank of America on credit and debit card usage revealed that from the start of the war through March 21, … Read more

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been affected by volatility in the past month, with many stocks seeing wild swings and big losses as the … Read more

Increase your wealth with these tax strategies

Building a tax efficient portfolio

Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images To increase wealth, Americans should look beyond smart investments and embrace smart tax planning. From strategies aimed at reducing taxable income to more efficient tax moves, there are many ways investors can build and protect their investments. However, many people do not take advantage of the options available … Read more