Gold is still in its ‘explosive phase,’ says Deutsche Bank, as it sticks to year-end target

Littlewoods and me starting our garden seeds this spring! One of the driving forces behind the birth of Frugalwoods was our desire to leave the city and buy a homestead in the woods. That happened in May 2016 and let me tell you, we had A LOT of preconceived notions about what it would be…

Gemini / Google Fast-fashion retailer Shein blamed Trump administration trade policies with China for a loss in the first quarter of 2026 in financial filings as the purveyor of ultra-cheap clothing prepares to go public. Pre-IPO documents filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong showed the company taking a $99 million loss in the…

New car prices are averaging close $50,000, and recent data shows near 10% of car buyers who take out loans for their vehicles are paying more than $1,000 monthly for their vehicles. Consumers paid an average of $49,758 for new cars in June, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. The average June price for…

Roth conversions can be an effective part of your retirement planning strategy for good reason. By moving money from a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA, you pay taxes up front in exchange for tax-free gains and tax-free withdrawals later on. Just as importantly, a Roth conversion can help you avoid or minimize…

USA TODAY Network / Reuters Over 150 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Florida since May 1, according to the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report, with Miami-Dade County reporting the highest number of cases. Florida has 154 confirmed cases of the illness — characterized by severe gastrointestinal symptoms — according to…