Category Archives: The Mine or the Shaft

It looks like a real sale from a big brand, until your credit card details are stolen. An alarming wave of online scams is sweeping the US, targeting shoppers with fake websites designed to mimic major retailers. These sites are … Continue reading →

It was September 29, 2021 – nearly four years ago – that then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press conference about their $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better” spending bonanza. Despite the outrageously high price tag, Pelosi told reporters at … Continue reading →

While everyone has been preoccupied with the war in the Middle East and the anti-ICE protests going on around the nation, economic conditions in the U.S. have continued to deteriorate. The housing market is in abysmal shape, consumer spending is … Continue reading →

You hear about gas prices everyday. The President brags that per-gallon prices have dropped to $1.99 in some places. After paying over $4.00 here in Las Vegas, I wonder where he is talking about. He ran on bringing down prices … Continue reading →

Campbell’s CEO said there is a “growing preference for home cooked meals.” That could be a canary in the economic coal mine, as people eating out less could impact the GDP. Two consecutive quarters with a reduced GDP signal a … Continue reading →

The US Social Security and Medicare programs for seniors will both run short of funds to pay full benefits in 2033. The go-broke dates the two trust funds have moved up due to rising health care costs and new legislation … Continue reading →

Digital currency market could reach $3.7T by decade’s end as legislation moves toward president’s desk. A revolution in the cryptocurrency world may soon go mainstream, as lawmakers move to formally regulate stablecoins, a digital currency designed to maintain a fixed … Continue reading →

With concerns of a potential recession looming, people are ditching credit card chaos for something surprisingly old-school: predictability. In a world where “YOLO” spending and “buy now, pay later” culture have dominated headlines, something unexpected is happening: Americans are getting … Continue reading →

When you don’t have enough money to pay the bills, it can make for a lot of sleepless nights. If you are in that position right now, I want you to know that you are definitely not alone. I have … Continue reading →

A new warning from Brazilian pulp exporter Suzano SA has raised concerns about the potential for toilet paper shortages and price hikes in the United States. While store shelves currently remain well stocked, the company reports that ongoing supply chain … Continue reading →