Living alone costs Americans an additional $10,470 each year due to the ‘singles tax’
Analysis Reveals “Single Tax” Burden for Americans Living Alone A recent analysis indicates that Americans who live alone are facing a significant financial burden, often referred to as a “single tax,” as rental prices increase nationwide. Data from Zillow reveals that the average cost of renting an apartment has surged to $1,745, marking a 30% […]
Americans experience lower gas prices as costs decrease yearly in January 2026 CPI report
The panel on The Big Money Show is discussing recent inflation data, which turned out weaker than many anticipated, alongside dropping energy prices. There’s also a growing sentiment that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates multiple times by 2026. Americans might be experiencing some relief. Latest inflation reports from the Department of Labor indicate […]
SpaceX sends Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station
SpaceX Crew-12 Mission Launches to International Space Station SpaceX and NASA successfully launched a new crew to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, February 13, 2026, just weeks after a previous crew was evacuated due to a medical emergency in space. The SpaceX Crew-12 mission took off at 5:15 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space […]
Mortgage rates drop to 6.09%
Mortgage Rates Decline as Housing Market Shifts In an update from mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, it’s been reported that interest rates have slightly decreased this week. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey indicates that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has dipped to 6.09%, down from 6.11% the previous week. This is a […]
Mean Arms will pay $1.75 million to the families of the Buffalo shooting victims.
A gun accessories firm based in Georgia will pay $1.75 million to the families affected by the 2022 Buffalo supermarket shooting, which left several people dead and injured. As part of the agreement announced on Wednesday, the company, known as Mean LLC or Mean Arms, will also halt the sale of its contentious lock-in magazines. […]
Main Street economy thrives in January jobs report as expert attributes success to Trump’s tax stability
U.S. Economy Adds 130,000 Jobs in January On Wednesday morning, the January jobs report brought some relief to skeptics in Washington, as it revealed the addition of 130,000 jobs at the year’s outset, surpassing expectations. Despite predictions of a sluggish winter impacting job growth, the unemployment rate sits at 4.3%, which tells a different story. […]
El Paso airport shut down for 10 days due to specific security concerns
Flight Suspension at El Paso International Airport The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a suspension of all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas, effective for ten days starting from 11:30 PM MST on February 10 until 11:30 PM MST on February 20. This includes commercial, cargo, and general aviation flights. […]
Jaguar Land Rover pulls back 2,300 electric SUVs due to worries about battery fire hazards
Jaguar Land Rover Issues Recall for Electric SUVs The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday that Jaguar Land Rover is recalling around 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. due to issues with high-voltage batteries overheating, which raises the potential risk of fire. This recall specifically impacts 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace models from the […]
Housing market slows down as US home prices rise 0.9% each year
“The Big Money Show” explores the factors behind the inability of millions of American homeowners to sell their homes. This winter marked a slowdown in the economy, with annual home price increases dropping to the lowest rates seen since the recovery from the Great Recession. While some areas still experience strong price growth, others are […]
Wyoming state board decides to start canceling contentious wind leases
Wind Lease Cancellations in Wyoming The Wyoming Land Commission recently voted 3-2 on February 5 to start the process of ending certain wind leases linked to the Pronghorn and Sidewinder projects located in the eastern region of the state. The Pronghorn project is situated on state land in Converse County, while the Sidewinder project is […]