How Trump’s tariffs could mean rising costs for families
A man shops for mangoes at a grocery store in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth Get ready to pay…
Can a ‘gold card’ program visa spur investment in the US economy?
President Donald Trump stands before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Donald Trump is planning a…
Why the price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise
FILE PHOTO Narcisa Pricope, Mississippi State University Valentine’s Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat. Regions like northeastern Brazil,…
Why Trump’s meme coin is a cash grab
FILE – Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Trump meme coin has already attracted over a…
IRS, California extend filing deadline for taxpayers in LA due to fires
LOS ANGELES – As a result of the devastation caused by the Los Angeles-area wildfires, residents countywide will have additional time this year to file their federal and state income…
Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump’s tariff threats
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pose for a photo as Trudeau arrives at the White House in Washington, on Oct. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)…
The 25 most successful small business ideas
Owlie Productions/Shutterstock Are you ready to be your own boss and set your own schedule? Have you been daydreaming about pursuing a passion or using your experience to strike out…
Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices
A shopper looks at handbags at Macy’s department store on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Anne D’Innocenzio, File) Sales rose this year during the holiday shopping season…
What changes should small businesses be aware of for 2025?
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., speaks before Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at a campaign event on Nov. 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) For…
Party City is closing all stores after 40 years in business
Photo from Wikipedia LOS ANGELES – Party City will be closing its doors nationwide after nearly 40 years in business, affecting at least 25 stores in Southern California, it was…