Updated critical financial topics for common people.
EA Buyout 2025 — the core fact you should remember A consortium led by Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Affinity Partners (run by Jared Kushner) agreed to acquire Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) in an all-cash deal that values the company at roughly $55 billion — with shareholders to receive $210 per … Read more
Starbucks Store Closures and Layoffs: Starbucks — the world’s largest coffee retailer — announced a fresh round of restructuring in September 2025 that will close a portion of its North American stores and cut hundreds of corporate roles. The move follows earlier cost-cutting rounds this year and comes amid several quarters of soft U.S. sales … Read more
Fed rate decision today: This guide summarizes the Federal Reserve’s September FOMC meeting, the timing of the announcement and press conference, market expectations (a 25 bps cut), and clear, practical takeaways for consumers, businesses and investors. All claims below cite official sources and major outlets; verified links are at the end. The Federal Open Market … Read more
Turning 65 (or getting qualifying disability benefits) brings a lot of questions: Do I get Medicare automatically? When should I sign up? Which parts do I need? This friendly guide walks you through how and when to apply for Medicare, explains the four Medicare parts in plain language, shows the enrollment windows that matter, and … Read more
Cryptocurrency Basics for Conservative Investors: Cryptocurrency can feel noisy and fast-moving. If you’re a conservative investor who wants limited, intelligent exposure (not speculation), this guide gives short, actionable rules you can implement today: how custody works, what “regulated on-ramps” mean, the real risks of stable-coins, and conservative portfolio sizing and risk controls. All recommendations use … Read more
Best side hustles 2025: Side hustles in 2025 are everywhere — from part-time freelance specialties to micro-entrepreneur ventures that scale. But not every hustle is worth your time: the best ones balance time, market demand, startup cost and tax efficiency. This guide shows practical, vetted side hustles, startup and pricing tips, the tax realities every … Read more
Emergency Fund Playbook: Emergencies happen. The right emergency fund turns a crisis into a solvable problem — no predatory loans, no late bills, no panicked selling of investments. This playbook gives U.S. readers a clear, implementable plan (with numbers, examples, and government-verified resources) so you can build and use an emergency fund confidently in 2025. … Read more
ETFs vs Individual Stocks Guide for Beginners: Investing can feel overwhelming the first time you log into a broker app. Two common choices you’ll see are individual stocks (buying shares of one company) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (buying a bundle of securities that trades like a stock). This guide — aimed at complete beginners — … Read more
Inflation and Interest Rates Affect You: Inflation and interest-rate moves sound like central-bank jargon — until they change your grocery bill, mortgage payment, or the interest you earn on savings. This guide explains, step-by-step and plain-English, what inflation is, how the Federal Reserve uses interest rates to fight or accommodate it, and exactly what you … Read more
Tax Solutions for Freelancers: Freelancing gives freedom — and also places the full tax burden on your shoulders. This guide turns that burden into a plan: clear steps for quarterly estimated tax, the most valuable deductible expenses, tax-saving retirement options, and recordkeeping tips so you can keep more of what you earn — legally and … Read more