Americans struggling with credit card debt are facing an unprecedented financial crisis in 2025, with households reporting average monthly budget shortfalls of $904, according to GreenPath Financial Wellness. The soaring budget deficit represents more than double the $439 monthly shortfall recorded in 2020, highlighting the mounting pressure from elevated interest…

Investors seeking exposure to gold through exchange-traded funds face a strategic choice between the Sprott Gold Miners ETF and the iShares Gold Trust, two funds with sharply different approaches to capturing gold’s recent rally. Both gold ETFs have delivered strong returns over the past year as of February 2026, but…

Electric vehicle battery technology is entering a critical competitive phase as multiple major automakers race to commercialize solid-state lithium batteries. QuantumScape, a company that has focused on developing solid-state lithium batteries since 2010, faces mounting competition from well-funded automotive giants with their own development programs. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence,…

Money market account rates continue to offer attractive returns despite recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, with top accounts providing significantly higher yields than the national average. As deposit rates face downward pressure following three Fed rate reductions in 2025, financial experts recommend comparing money market account options to maximize earnings…