Monthly Archives: July, 2025

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen 2.6% from January to mid-June 2025—outpacing U.S. core goods inflation—according to a Reuters-exclusive analysis by...

From Scroll to Store: How Social Media Is Powering Retail Traffic in 2025

Despite concerns over TikTok bans and tariffs, social commerce is thriving, with over half of users expecting to maintain or increase purchases through social...

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There’s Always Competition for Your Cash

When your lazy cash is sitting on your couch,...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Explosive Growth in Semiconductor Market

Global semiconductor sales reached $110.5 billion in April 2026,...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...

Kyle Haustveit Takes Senior DOE Role After Overseeing Geothermal Energy Office

Chris Wright announced leadership changes at the US Department...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

AI Boom Drives Chip Imports While US Exports Rise

The US trade deficit narrowed slightly to $55.9 billion...

The Question: To Be Invested or Not to Be

To be invested or not to be, that is...

Diversification

Done right, diversification can improve portfolio returns while lowering...

Walmart’s New Strategy to Integrate Restaurant and Grocery Delivery

Walmart announced a new partnership with Subway that allows...

Fidelity and Vanguard above the Fray

It seems like every week there’s another big bank...