William Jones | Contributor Even in 2025, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) receives more than 6,000 reports of crypto scams daily. If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you or someone close to you has fallen victim. With losses totaling tens of billions each year due to digital fraud, the prospect of recovering stolen
The labor market is humming along in spite of headwinds from the Trump administration’s tariffs. Until we see signs of weakening in the economy, mortgage rates are likely to remain near their current levels. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, more than expected. The
Kody Boye | Contributor For many years, speculation, hype, and false information have dominated the cryptocurrency investing market. Although the industry has given some investors returns that have changed their lives, many others have lost a lot of money because of volatility, fraud, and poor financial advice. The issue? Most cryptocurrency education is either overly
Chris Gallagher | Contributor Cryptocurrency saw swift growth in 2024, particularly in the fourth quarter–but the question of whether this trajectory will continue through 2025 remains unsolved. The first quarter of 2025 has already seen high volatility and fluctuation, with crypto prices hitting a high at the start of March only to plummet a few
Chris Gallagher | Contributor The U.S. mortgage market has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few years, thanks to economic uncertainties, policy shifts, and global financial pressures. As individuals move through 2025, volatility remains a defining characteristic, influencing everything from home affordability to refinancing trends. Joseph Cucchiara (Joe), who is a part of
Ethan Stone | Contributor For high-income earners and business owners, taxes often represent their largest recurring expense. While many financial advisors focus on basic tax strategies, such as tax-loss harvesting, more advanced methods exist that can potentially legally and significantly reduce tax burdens. Judson Gee, Managing Partner of JHG Financial, has built a reputation as
Chris Gallagher | Contributor Story by: Input Comms Traditional finance has a long list of criticisms, but its biggest drawback has been the continued and often timeless dependence on intermediaries. Banks, payment processors, and clearinghouses slow down transactions and add extra costs. This system has limited financial access. Neobanks attempted to change this formula but