• 3 Quality Stocks for Rising Dividends
  
  Income investors looking for stocks with safe dividends should focus on companies that have long track records of dividend increases.
• Investing Amid Tariff Threats & Heightened Volatility
  
  With tariffs remaining a central theme in the Trump administration's trade policy, tariff turbulence may soon give way to tariff fatigue. For now, we can assume a strong reaction from investors with each new trade policy announcement, and short-term volatility is a likely...
• IRS Uncertainty Could Foster Tax Scams This Year
  
  There's a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. That also makes it a prime time for scams.
• Gold Ticks up as Safe Haven Amid Tariff Concerns
  
  Gold prices edged up Monday, supported by safe-haven demand due to concerns about impending reciprocal tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
• US Turns to Brazil for Eggs, Considers Other Sources During Bird Flu Outbreak
  
  The U.S. has almost doubled imports of Brazilian eggs once used only for pet food and is considering relaxing regulations for eggs laid by chickens raised for meat, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to bring down sky-high prices spiked by bird flu.
• Q1 Earnings Look Less Rosy Due to Tariff Worries
  
  Analysts are turning more cautious on U.S. corporate earnings for the first quarter of this year, with the Trump administration's policies threatening to trigger a global trade war that could undermine economic growth.
• Halperin: Medicaid, Tax Cuts Are a GOP Challenge
  
  Political analyst Mark Halperin, speaking Sunday on Newsmax about the decision in the Republican Party over President Donald Trump's calls for tax cuts and Medicaid reform, said the party agrees that such issues are necessary but is divided on how to make them happen.
• Trump Eyes Federal Land to Build Affordable Housing
  
  President Donald Trump's Department of Interior and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are working up plans to repurpose misused or vacant federal lands for housing projects to make homes affordable again in America.
• Sen. Curtis: Be 'Honest' on Social Security Reform
  
  Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, took over the seat of former Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and showed Sunday he can take over the mantle of being critical within the party.
• Rep. Walberg: DOE Shutdown Won't Hurt Schools
  
  Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, said on Newsmax that efforts to dismantle the Education Department won't disrupt classroom funding or learning but aim to eliminate a costly and ineffective federal bureaucracy.
• US Imports Eggs From Korea, Turkey to Ease Prices
  
  United States is importing Turkish and South Korean eggs to ease an avian flu-fueled supply crunch that has pushed up prices across the country, Donald Trump's agriculture secretary confirmed Friday.
• Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks a BEST Compact SUV?
  
  The 2025 Nissan Kicks is Nissan's smallest SUV. It had bolder styling, better interior materials, and optional all-wheel drive making the Kicks a compelling subcompact SUV. The styling is that of a sneaker - you can see the profile. The interior refinements significantly...
• Hedge Fund Pessimism Hits 5-Year High: Goldman Sachs
  
  Hedge funds added more bearish positions than bullish ones in March than at any time since 2020, doubling down on bets that U.S. stocks have further to fall, according to a Goldman Sachs note to clients.
• Tariffs Spur Retailers to Raise Prices, Build US Plants
  
  Corporate America is scrambling to implement countermeasures as President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese imports went into effect earlier this week, while some levies on Canada and Mexico have been suspended.
• You Won't Believe How Long EV Batteries Really Last
  
  Near the top of EV shoppers' questions is how long will the battery last? Short answer: Longer than most electric car buyers will own their vehicles.
• 30-Year Mortgages Rise Slightly to 6.67%
  
  The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose slightly for the second week in a row, a modest setback for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season ramps up.
• Home Sales Rise as Mortgage Rates Ease
  
  Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.Existing home sales rose 4.2% last month from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million units, the National...
• Gold Eases From Record as Investors Book Profits
  
  Gold prices retreated from a new record high Thursday as investors booked profits after the latest leg of a rally that has seen the metal gain almost 16% this year driven by safe-haven demand and expectations of lower interest rates.
• Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's Meals Recalled for Choking
  
  Nestle USA is recalling certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals for possible contamination with "wood-like material" after a report of potential choking. The recall applies to limited quantities of meals with best-before dates between September 2025...
• Retirees Furious Over Social Security In-Person ID Checks
  
  The Social Security Administration's plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients while simultaneously closing government offices has sparked a furor among lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients.
• The 26 Social Security Offices to Close This Year
  
  Dozens of Social Security Administration offices across the country are slated to close this year due to actions taken by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as part of the Trump administration's unprecedented effort to shrink the size of government.
• ?Personal Branding Essential in an Uncertain Job Market
  
  In today's job market, personal branding is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. Whether you are actively searching for a job or worried about job security, the ability to control your professional narrative has never been more important.
• Stock Volatility Has Some Rethinking Retirement Plans
  
  Victor Fettes, 54, is going ahead with his long-planned retirement next Friday.But the recent decline in the stock market and uncertainty over how U.S. President Donald Trump's policies will hit the economy have him rethinking how he'll spend it.
• How to Get Lifetime Income From Your Roth or Traditional IRA
  
  Income annuities help assure a worry-free retirement and offer tax advantages.
• IRS Backing Off Audits Following Cuts
  
  The Internal Revenue Service is backing off on performing audits as the Trump administration seeks to dramatically downsize the agency in a move that could cost billions of dollars in tax revenue, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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