Fast-food restaurants must adapt to various environments and trends. In 2025, it appears that the United States may be headed towards a recession. Accordingly, fast-food giant McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap, a menu item that is filling and affordable. The Snack Wrap Has Been Gone for 9 Years After nearly a decade of being off the menu, the Snack Wrap will return to ...
Trump’s Tariffs Might Eliminate Income Tax for Those Earning Under $200K
President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping idea: using tariff revenue to eliminate income taxes for Americans earning under $200,000 annually. This group represents about 85.6% of U.S. households, as only roughly 14.4% earned above that threshold in 2023, suggesting a broad base of potential beneficiaries. Trump envisions tariffs as a new, robust revenue source that could replace the federal ...
9 Food Categories Facing Major Shortages and Price Surges in June
If your grocery bill feels higher this month, it’s not just inflation. Behind the sticker shock is a deep shift in the American food system. Climate extremes, supply chain breakdowns, and disruptive trade policies are colliding all at once. The impact? Critical shortages in everyday staples that millions rely on; honey, beef, coffee, citrus, and more. Some are vanishing from shelves ...
Mass Farm Closures Sweep 10 States Across America’s Breadbasket
America is facing an alarming problem that most living in urban areas might not see coming. The Midwest is an important region for its agriculture and is often referred to as America's "breadbasket." However, in recent years, farms have started to disappear, and this problem is more than just about keeping up tradition; it is an important industry that, in many ways, is the backbone of local ...
ICE Raids on Farm Workers Could Endanger America’s Food Supply
Across America, ICE raids have become a big concern among locals as they see friends, colleagues, and family members being deported. The increase in raids has sent shockwaves through the agricultural sector, threatening the livelihoods of farm workers and the stability of the nation’s food supply. In recent weeks, coordinated enforcement actions have swept through fields, dairies, and ...
7 Things You Should Always Buy at Dollar Tree on a Retirement Budget
Living on a fixed income is the norm in retirement, where every dollar saved counts. However, the question is how to balance quality and price without skimping essentials. As incredible as it might appear, Dollar Tree, so familiar with its $1.25 pricing, is a strategic area for shopping in the opinion of some retirees. Beyond the bargain-basement, low-quality stereotype, Dollar Tree ...
19 Dollar Store Must-Haves That Are Unexpectedly Useful
Never underestimate how great an experience shopping in a dollar store can be. With the right amount of searching you can find items that are totally worth a buck. So ditch the doubt! We’ve scoured the aisles and found 19 things that are actually real steals. Ready to become a dollar-store pro? 1. Greeting Cards For real, why shell out a ton of money for something that a person can read ...
How Tariffs Could Disrupt Back-to-School Shopping This Year
It’s that time of year again, when parents start thinking about back-to-school expenses. Normally, it’s always a costly season, but this year, it’s shaping up to be even more expensive than usual. The reason? Tariffs. Despite a temporary suspension or pause of some tariffs by the U.S. government on certain Chinese goods in May 2025 that eased some of the steepest rates, there’s still a lot of ...