Why Spotify CEO Is Stepping Down After Nearly Two Decades
After nearly 18 years at the helm of Spotify, CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek announced he will step down, closing a founder-led chapter that reshaped global music and audio. What…
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New Social Security Rules for 2025: Expats & Retirees
The U.S. Social Security program — long the backbone of retirement income for millions — is entering 2025 with important changes that affect not only domestic retirees but also Americans…
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How Nippon Steel’s $14.9 B Acquisition of U.S. Steel Impacts American Manufacturing
In a deal that reshapes the landscape of American steel production, Nippon Steel officially finalized its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel in June 2025. This cross-border transaction has drawn…
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Main Street vs. Wall Street: Who’s Really Winning in 2025?
Introduction: A Tale of Two Economies One day, we see soaring stock markets, record-breaking IPOs, and mega-mergers lighting up Wall Street. The next, we hear about small businesses closing their…
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2025 Spending Trends: What to Expect
Consumer confidence isn’t just an economic number—it’s a pulse check on your customer base. If you want to stay profitable in 2025, your strategy needs to reflect how people are…
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What the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Means in 2025
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a landmark rule banning most noncompete agreements across the United States. The rule took effect in September 2024, sending shockwaves through corporate…
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Fed Rates in 2025: A Make-or-Break Moment for Small Businesses
The Federal Reserve ended 2024 on a delicate plateau, parking the federal-funds rate in a 7.25 – 7.50 percent target range and insisting it would “stay higher for longer” until…
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America’s Small Businesses Are Preparing for a Recession
As the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing growth and uncertainty looms, small businesses across the country are bracing for a possible recession. Compounding these concerns are the lingering effects…
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Why Today’s Housing Market Is Becoming Unaffordable
The American dream of owning a home has become increasingly out of reach for millions of people across the country. Skyrocketing home prices, rising interest rates, and limited housing inventory…
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Can Harvard Stay Tax-Exempt? Why It Matters to You
Harvard University, one of the wealthiest and most influential institutions in the world, is now at the center of a political and financial showdown. The Trump administration has threatened to…
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