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Political Jitters: How Politics is Shaking Up Money Matters

December 4, 2025

In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ

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Trump's New Car Rules: What's the Real Deal?

December 4, 2025

President Trump recently made big changes to car fuel rules. He said this will make cars cheaper and give people more choices. The new rules mean cars won't need to be as fuel-efficient as before. Instead of aiming for around 50 miles per gallon, the goal is now about 34. 5 miles per gallon. Trump

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Honduras Votes: A Narrow Lead and Lingering Doubts

December 1, 2025

In Honduras, a tight race for the presidency is underway, with Nasry Asfura of the Conservative National Party holding a slight edge. Asfura, a former mayor of Tegucigalpa, has garnered around 41% of the counted votes so far. Close behind is Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, with approximately

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Bitcoin's Big Slide: What's Next for the Crypto King?

November 21, 2025

Bitcoin's value has been on a rollercoaster, dropping to its lowest point since May. It's now below $95, 000, and the week isn't looking good with a 9% loss. Other big names in crypto like Ethereum and Solana aren't faring much better, with losses of 11% and 15% respectively. XRP is holding up bette

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U. S. Home Sales Pick Up, But Challenges Remain

October 23, 2025

In September, the U. S. housing market saw a slight boost in home sales. This uptick happened because mortgage rates dropped a bit, and more homes became available for buyers. The number of homes sold went up by 1. 5% compared to August. This is the fastest pace since February. However, it's importa

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Vietnam's Hepatitis A: Urban vs Rural

May 17, 2025

In Vietnam, the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is heavily influenced by the living conditions of people. This includes having access to clean water and proper sanitation. Over the last 20 years, there hasn't been much data collected on HAV in Vietnam. This makes it hard to understand how the viru

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The Public's Worrying View on the Economy

April 29, 2025

A recent survey reveals that 59% of people think the current economic policies have made things worse. This is a significant increase from the 51% who felt this way just a few months ago. The general mood about the economy is pretty gloomy. Most people are not thrilled about the new trade policies c

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The Web's Role in Health Care Needs: A Fresh Look

April 18, 2025

The internet has become a big part of everyday life. It's changing how people access information and services, including health care. In China, understanding how internet use affects health care needs is crucial. Health care needs are not static. They change based on various factors such as heal

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Stopping Neglected Tropical Diseases: Why It's Tough in Poor Communities

January 26, 2025

Imagine living in a place where simple infections can change your life forever. That's the reality for over a billion people in low-income communities, facing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These aren't your common colds; they're chronic and can seriously harm health. So, what's the deal? Why a

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Home Loan Rates Hit 7% for the First Time in Months

January 17, 2025

Lately, inflation has been tough to handle. Last month, prices went up by 2. 9% compared to the same time last year, according to the Labor Department. This shows that the Federal Reserve is still fighting against quick price increases. Last year, the Fed started lowering interest rates to levels no