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DOGE is one of the most ambitious efforts to reform the federal government in decades.Elon Musk is working closely with President Trump to slash spending across the government.Lawsuits have been filed to block some of DOGE’s biggest efforts to reshape the federal workforce.The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, was…
When I was younger, I was scared of being alone. I felt like being alone meant I was lonely and that there was something wrong with me.As I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown to value my alone time and treasure my own company. It recently dawned on me that the older…
My wife and I have been spending our retirement traveling and have visited over 43 countries so far.As Americans, I wish we’d known how much Schengen rules could impact our travels in Europe.Now that we get the rules, we use a strategy to avoid overstaying our welcome in select places.My…
Donald Trump’s suggestion for increased NATO defense spending has divided European countries.Trump called for NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP.Many European NATO members have struggled to meet the current 2% defense spending goal.Donald Trump’s suggestion that NATO members should allocate 5% of their GDP on defense…
The US Surgeon General released a report directly linking alcohol to cancer.A BI analysis found that spending on most kinds of alcohol has declined — especially among young adults.It’s reflective of Gen Z’s shifting habits when it comes to alcohol consumption.By the time the US Surgeon General dropped its report…
By Felix Njini, Clara Denina, Melanie Burton , (Reuters) -BHP, the world’s biggest miner, would need to offer a minimum 40% premium over Anglo American (JO:)’s share price to make a renewed takeover bid now the rival’s value has been boosted by asset sales, two sources close to the matter…
By Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson, Andy Sullivan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal late on Wednesday and demanded lawmakers also raise the nation’s debt ceiling before he takes office…
By Arriana McLymore and Sheila Dang NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. TikTok users spent heavily to buy merchandise from a range of vendors on the e-commerce platform TikTok Shop so far this holiday shopping season, according to TikTok estimates and a Reuters analysis of spending patterns measured by data from…
A financial guru has criticized strict budgets, advocating for intuitive spending instead.Budget culture is seen as restrictive, leading to potential “budget burnout.”Experts suggest balancing intuitive spending with realistic budgeting for financial health.Saving money and paying off debts can feel like an endless cycle, which is why financial gurus are so…
I got divorced earlier this year, so I’m choosing to be alone this Thanksgiving.I’m excited to do exactly what I want on Thanksgiving, including cooking what I like.After a difficult and emotional year, I’m embracing my solitude.Thanksgiving has always been one of my least favorite holidays. As a formerly homeless…
