America is maxed out—and not because people are living large. As of late 2024, U.S. credit card debt crossed a staggering $1.3 trillion, the highest in recorded history (Federal Reserve Bank of New York). But this crisis isn’t just about consumer spending habits—it’s about survival in an economy where wages haven’t kept up, costs keep […]
In New Orleans, being broke doesn’t mean life just gets harder — it means life gets more expensive. If you’ve ever felt like you’re getting hit from all sides just for trying to stay afloat, you’re not imagining it. From housing to transit to everyday survival, this city has quietly created a system where working-class […]
Millennials have been called lazy, entitled, and bad with money. They’ve been told to stop buying lattes and start buying homes. But here in 2025, the math doesn’t lie — this generation is working harder, earning less, and paying more than ever before. And it’s not because of brunch. Here’s what’s actually keeping millennials broke […]
We’ve all heard the lecture: “Don’t go into debt. Cut up your credit cards. Save every penny.” For generations, this has been passed down like gospel—especially in working-class communities. But there’s a quiet financial truth that rarely gets talked about: The wealthy use debt to build empires. Everyone else is told to fear it. Sound […]
Walk through any so-called “revitalized” neighborhood in America and you’ll notice a pattern: the paint is fresh, the coffee shops are overpriced, the sidewalks are suddenly pristine—and the longtime residents? Gone. In New Orleans, the story is no different. From Treme to Bywater to the River District, developers sweep in with glossy promises of progress: […]
Over the past several decades, the American dream has been slipping out of reach for millions of families. The rising cost of living, stagnant wages, and an economy increasingly driven by financial speculation rather than real production have created a crisis that’s hollowing out the middle class—the very foundation of American society. The Cost of […]
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