Wealth

By Staff Writer As markets digest the shockwaves from Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” tariff blitz, one economic heavyweight appears wounded: the U.S. dollar. Once considered the ultimate safe-haven currency, the greenback has steadily slid in value—raising serious concerns among global investors about its long-term strength and reliability. A Sharp Decline Amid Rising Uncertainty… Read more: Is the U.S. Dollar Facing a Confidence Crisis?

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: Updates Media. WASHINGTON (AP) — In the early days of the Great Depression, Rep. Willis Hawley, a Republican from Oregon, and Utah Republican Sen. Reed Smoot thought they had landed on a way to protect American farmers and manufacturers from foreign competition: tariffs. President Herbert Hoover signed the… Read more: Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression. History says different

By Ray’Chel Wilson Leadership’s Role in Economic Justice Economic justice is a widely discussed issue, often framed around policy changes and systemic shifts. However, history shows that leadership at all levels, personal, community, and institutional play a crucial role in advancing financial equity. One historical figure who exemplified this was Monsieur de Renty (1611–1649), a… Read more: How Leadership Can Drive Economic Justice in Our Communities

By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week. This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of… Read more: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

Discover the straightforward path to a prosperous retirement with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This guide builds on our previous discussion, simplifying the process of using IRAs for wealth accumulation Understanding IRAs in Wealth Building Tax Benefits: Traditional IRAs offer tax-deferred growth, and Roth IRAs provide tax-free growth, maximizing your savings Compound Interest: The power of… Read more: Retire Rich: An Easy IRA Guide