Imagine the U.S. economy as a race car—fast and powerful, but facing new challengers on the track. Right now, big business leaders say America needs to tune up its engine to stay ahead, especially with…
Imagine you’re at a school fair, and everyone is crowding around the biggest ride—the Ferris wheel. But suddenly, the smaller games and booths start giving out better prizes. That’s a bit like what’s happening in…
Imagine finally finishing a long road trip and seeing a “Welcome Home” sign—after years of paying down student loans, some borrowers are getting that kind of message. The government is erasing their remaining student loan…
Imagine a big playground where the most popular games are always changing. Right now, Rakuten, a giant company from Japan, is thinking about bringing its credit card business to the United States—just like a kid…
Imagine if you were waiting for a sale at your favorite store, but the sale keeps getting pushed back. That’s what’s happening now with interest rates in the UK—investors are waiting for the Bank of…
Think of investing like running a lemonade stand: when your stand makes more money than expected, people get excited and want to buy a share of your business. That’s what just happened with Citigroup, a…
Imagine if your school bus driver suddenly stopped getting paid, but still had to drive you to school every day. That’s what’s happening right now with air traffic controllers in the U.S.—and it could affect…
Think of investing like sailing a boat: sometimes the waters are calm, but other times, big waves can rock your boat. Right now, the stock market is tossing and turning, and that makes it extra…
Imagine waiting for your school report card, but the teacher says, “Sorry, you’ll have to wait a bit longer because the school office is closed.” That’s what’s happening now for millions of Americans counting on…
Imagine the stock market like a giant seesaw on a playground—sometimes it tips one way, sometimes the other, all depending on the latest news and who’s pushing. This week, the seesaw is swinging because of…