Category: Economy
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Trump Plans ‘Golden Card’ Instead of Green Card for Millionaires
President Trump unveiled on Tuesday (25) his plans for a new visa program that he called the golden card, describing it as “somewhat like a green card, but at a higher level of sophistication.” The new program will allow “high-level individuals” a new “path to citizenship,” Trump said. The price, he stated, would be around…
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Poverty Increases in New York City
One quarter of New York City residents do not have enough money for basic items such as housing and food, and many say they cannot afford to go to the doctor, according to a report that highlights the urgency of addressing a crisis of affordability that has settled in the city. The report from a…
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‘No Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food’: What’s behind the ‘economic blackout of February 28’
An organization is calling on Americans to participate in what it is calling the “economic blackout of February 28,” meaning to refrain from purchasing products from large retailers for 24 hours. The national protest comes amid rising prices for everything from gasoline to groceries — including, notably, eggs.What do you need to know?Who is behind…
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You Need to Earn At Least $100,000 to Buy a House in the U.S., Says Census
The average income of new homebuyers has increased drastically since the Covid pandemic and has surpassed six figures, according to an NBC News analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Check for $5,000? Trump Supports the Idea of Sending Some Savings to All Americans
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (19) that he “loves” the idea of donating part of the savings that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, is making to American citizens as a sort of dividend. Since Trump took office in January, one of his main priorities has been to…
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The Secret Behind Spain’s Economic Growth? Immigration!
Spain has become the leading economy in Europe and was named by The Economist as the best economy in the world in 2024. What led to this achievement? Experts pointed to a difference compared to its European neighbors: a remarkably different government approach to immigration. Unlike its counterparts in Italy, Germany, or France, Pedro Sánchez,…
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How About Swapping Your Home with Strangers Instead of Using Hotels or Airbnbs?
Traveling is expensive. But at the same time, it’s something that people are prioritizing more and more. So, the way is to find new ways to travel and try to reduce costs. The trend now is to swap homes with a stranger, instead of staying in hotels or Airbnb. Kindred is one of several home…
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The Egg Crisis: Egg Purchase Restrictions Take Effect in US Supermarkets
Costco, Kroger, and Whole Foods are among the growing list of supermarkets imposing a limit on egg purchases as the product shortage persists.
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Instead of retaliating, Brazil decides to negotiate tariffs with the US
Brazil is expected to propose trade quotas as an alternative to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum, according to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not yet discussed the matter with the Trump administration since the US leader announced the 25%…
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Instead of Retaliating, Brazil Decides to Negotiate Tariffs with the U.S.
Brazil is expected to propose trade quotas as an alternative to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum, according to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not yet discussed the issue with the Trump administration since the U.S. leader announced the 25%…