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Ernst & Young just delivered a stunning verdict on the U.S. economy, and ballooning oil prices are a big reason why.  Crude oil is back above $100, stoking inflationary pressures at the wrong time. Consumers feel squeezed and Fed is boxed in, and growth is looking a lot softer than many expected. Oil’s ascent has […]

A month of war and rising gas prices has taken a toll on consumer confidence in the U.S., leading to a decline that is consistent across age groups, income levels, and political party affiliation, according to the latest University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. Not only are Americans feeling worse about the current economy, but

For three straight years, one trade has dominated the U.S. stock market above everything else. You know it, your financial advisor knows it, and every passive index fund you own is loaded with it. The mega-cap technology bet has been the single most crowded position on Wall Street. BlackRock, the firm managing $14 trillion in

Popular fast-casual chain Panera Bread has had a challenging last few years. While critics and customers widely suggest that its struggles began in 2017, when the brand was acquired by JAB Holding Co., others point out mistakes the chain made much earlier.  What’s caused major frustration among customers in recent years is the removal of

Rising beef prices have been spurred by a continuing decline in the U.S. beef cattle herd, with the total cattle and calf count reaching a 75-year low of 86.2 million head, down from 86.5 million a year ago, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data reported by the Texas Farm Bureau. As consumer demand for

Tax refund season has delivered a feel-good headline for millions of Americans filing their 2025 returns this spring. The IRS reports that the average refund has climbed to $3,521 as of March 27, roughly $350 more than the same period last year, according to IRS filing season statistics. On paper, that looks like progress, especially

The Islamabad peace talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal on April 12. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Oil prices are reacting. Vice President JD Vance, who led the U.S. delegation through more than 21 hours of negotiations, announced Sunday, April 12, that no agreement had been reached. Iran’s refusal

Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses the stresses caregivers face and who should pay for adult care later in life with University of Michigan’s Sarah Patterson, PhD. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Dr. Sarah Patterson of the University of Michigan. Dr. Patterson, it’s great to see you. Thanks for joining us

Americans have always loved working on their homes and gardens, and that has been a major boon for Home Depot, the biggest home improvement retailer in the U.S. As the company’s profits have continued to grow over the years and decades, the company has increasingly rewarded its stockholders with cash dividend payments. Here’s what you

Most retirement plans look solid on paper until the day you stop working, and the paychecks stop for good. Fidelity Investments is sounding an alarm that most retirees never see coming until the financial damage has already been done.  The firm says the gap between your guaranteed income and your essential monthly expenses is far