How Wind and Solar Are Secretly Increasing Electricity Costs
In the early months of 2025, new power generation in the U.S. was dominated by solar and wind energy. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reported the addition of 15 Gigawatts (GW) of capacity—11.5 GW from solar, 2.3 GW from wind, and 1.3 GW from gas. Voices from the industry, like Stephanie Bosh from the […]
Inflation Eases as Companies Take on Tariff Costs Instead of Passing Them to Customers
Businesses Absorb Tariff Costs, Impact on Inflation Shows Mixed Signals Recent data indicates that instead of increasing consumer prices, American businesses are absorbing the higher costs associated with tariffs. This development may suggest that the Federal Reserve ought to prioritize labor market support over other concerns. The Purchasing Manager Index for September, provided by S&P […]
Red State Attorneys General Caution Trump Administration That American Businesses Will Face Significant Costs Due to EU Regulations
Republican Lawyers Warn Trump of EU Corporate Sustainability Directive A group of Republican attorneys has advised President Donald Trump to take action against the European Union’s corporate sustainability directive, claiming it could impose a “heavy burden” on American businesses. This information was shared in a letter obtained by a news outlet. While acknowledging the administration’s […]
Birth rates in the US fall to record lows while housing costs keep increasing
The US fertility rate has hit a historic low in 2024, continuing a decline that began nearly two decades ago. Rising housing prices have emerged as a significant factor contributing to this trend. Earlier this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the birth rate dropped to below 1.6 children per […]
Greenies Frustrated by Energy Costs They Contributed To
Environmental advocates are expressing concern about possible increases in utility costs in Nevada. NV Energy, a significant utility provider in the state, intends to implement demand fees starting in April 2026. Various sources have reported concerns about how these fees could affect consumers. As Nevada pushes for a goal of zero emissions by 2050 and […]
Floridians prepare for increasing health insurance costs
Rising Health Insurance Premiums for 2026 Predictions indicate that health insurance premiums will increase at the highest rate in over five years for 2026. Analysis from KFF reveals that plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are experiencing the most significant hikes. If the ACA’s premium tax credits are not renewed by the end of […]
Shaq will pay for the funeral costs of a family that lost four young girls in a heartbreaking house fire.
Rescue Superman! NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has stepped in to cover the funeral expenses for four young girls who tragically lost their lives in a house fire in North Carolina. Patrick Ellis’s world shattered on August 30 when his daughters—Kalani, Kendall, Josephina, and Sofia, aged 2, 4, 6, and 7—perished in the flames that engulfed […]
Family cuts costs by exploring the world together with their daughter
Traveling Abroad to Save Money A British couple has found that traveling overseas can actually be more affordable than living at home. They decided to take a year-long trip around the world with their six-year-old daughter, citing that the costs of travel are less than their expenses back in the UK. “We planned to spend […]
Achieving the American Dream now costs over $5 million — almost 50% higher than two years ago.
Cost of the American Dream Surpasses $5 Million in 2025 The price tag for achieving the American Dream has soared past $5 million in 2025, marking a $600,000 increase from 2024 and nearly a 50% rise from just two years ago, as highlighted by a recent survey from Investopedia. Specifically, the total estimated lifetime cost […]
Families relying on Obamacare prepare for increased health care costs next year.
Health Insurance Premiums Set to Skyrocket for Some Families Leighanne Safford and her husband, Lorry, currently pay just $278 each month for health insurance. But starting January 1st, that premium might surge to an astonishing $1,800. The Safford family is among many Americans facing significant hikes in health insurance premiums next year, as the Affordable […]