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NYC voters voice excitement and concerns this Election Day
MSNBC· 2025-11-04 17:08
Let's take these one by one, guys. Starting here in the big apple. Michael, one of the candidates for mayor here.Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo just cast his vote. What issues are driving voters to the polls. >> Yeah, Anna, like you said, we're here in Mintown Manhattan at a polling place where former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was just here casting his ballot in this race.Already roughly 735,000 voters in New York City have voted. That was the early voting data shattering the number of folks who ...
NYC Election Day: Mamdani's Edge, Trump's Funding Threat
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-04 06:54
New Yorkers have a lot to think about today. Obviously, Trump's words will have some impact on the electorate today. But also New Yorkers are facing the whole issue of the cost of living, which is which is Mamdani's complete platform.But the risk of losing funding is obviously potentially disturbing to New Yorkers. It's something like 6% or something of the New York budget, approximately, comes from it comes from federal federal funding. What are the potential what what would a win.I mean, very much the pol ...
'Understands the urgency of the moment': Obama campaigns with Dems ahead of Election Day
MSNBC· 2025-11-03 16:34
And for more on this, I want to bring in MSNBC contributor Sam Stein, managing editor of The Bull Work. So, we saw former President Obama return to the campaign trail this weekend. Let's play a little bit more of his message.So, if you believe in that better story of America, do not sit this one out. Vote for leaders like Abigail who believe it, too. We need leaders like Mikey, public servants who are in it for the right reason, who are focused on the future, and who will always stay connected to the people ...
Dave Ramsey on how Trump's tariffs will impact Americans 'on a personal level'
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-31 09:07
Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. While global tensions rise and billion-dollar trade battles make headlines, Brianna from Washington, D.C., had a straightforward question for hosts of The Ramsey Show in a clip posted Feb. 24: "Can you explain how President Trump’s new executive order on tariffs will affect me on a personal level?” Must Read The administration's imposing tariffs on imported goods has ...
'Where's the beef?': Hosts respond to Trump's plan to import beef from Argentina
MSNBC· 2025-10-24 01:54
Government Intervention & Trade - The US government is considering quadrupling its annual purchase of Argentine beef, potentially impacting domestic food prices [1] - This move is designed to lower food prices, but faces opposition from American cattle farmers and Republicans [1] - Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer expressed concern that government intervention in the beef market will hurt cattle ranchers [1] - One soybean and cotton farmer criticized the administration for not prioritizing American farmers [1] Economic Impact & Consumer Behavior - Beef prices have risen 12% at the grocery store, driven by factors including reduced herds [2] - Hamburger Helper sales have increased by 14.5% as consumers seek to stretch their food dollars [2] - Beef prices have risen 51% since February 2020 [2] - The administration's mass deportation efforts have undermined industries like agriculture and construction [2] Political Implications - The President's actions contradict campaign promises of affordability and addressing the cost of living [2] - Republicans face potential challenges in primaries due to concerns about rising costs of living and the impact on farmers and ranchers [2]
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-22 16:16
UK inflation numbers were published today, showing that it stayed at 3.8% in September. With Rachel Reeves pledging to tackle the cost of living, it's good news for the chancellor. Get The Readout with @AllegraStratton https://t.co/fdoS8mPSAQ ...
Mamdani and Cuomo reveal what they would say to Trump on their first day as mayor
NBC News· 2025-10-17 00:49
What would you say in your first official call with the president to set the tone for your relationship moving forward. >> I would make it clear to the president that I am willing to not only speak to him to but to work with him if it means delivering on lowering the cost of living for New Yorkers. That's something that he ran his presidential campaign on.And yet all he's been able to deliver thus far has been prosecuting his political enemies and trying to enact the largest deportation program in American ...
How Much You Need To Save Monthly To Retire Comfortably in Every State
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-13 11:14
Core Insights - The cost of a comfortable 20-year retirement in the U.S. varies significantly by state, requiring savings ranging from less than $800,000 to over $2 million [1][2] - GOBankingRates conducted a state-by-state analysis to determine the average cost of living and additional savings needed for retirement [2][3] State-by-State Analysis - Hawaii has the highest retirement cost, requiring over $2.3 million, with a monthly saving of approximately $5,500 starting at age 30 [4] - West Virginia offers the most affordable retirement option, needing around $770,000, translating to monthly savings of $1,833 starting at age 30 [4] - Fifteen states require monthly savings of more than $3,000, with California and Massachusetts being the next most expensive after Hawaii, both needing over $4,000 per month [4][5]
5 Things Retirees Shouldn’t Do With Their Money in San Francisco and 5 Other California Cities
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-12 20:19
Cost of Living in San Francisco - San Francisco has a significantly higher cost of living compared to other U.S. cities, with costs running 42.3% higher than Kansas City, Missouri, excluding rent [1] - Restaurant prices in San Francisco are 34.6% higher, groceries are 35.4% higher, and rent is 159% higher than in Kansas City [1] Comparison with Other California Cities - Other California cities such as San Diego, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and San Jose also exhibit high living costs, making them similarly expensive retirement locations [2] Real Estate and Taxes - The average home price in San Francisco is $1,240,382, which can lead to substantial capital gains tax liabilities for sellers, even after the homeowners exclusion of the first $250,000 [4] Downsizing Considerations - Downsizing to a condo may seem affordable, but rising condo fees can impact retirees on fixed incomes [5] Renting Before Buying - It is advisable for long-time homeowners to rent for a few months to understand local neighborhoods and living costs before committing to a purchase [6] Aging in Place - Retirees should consider their long-term living arrangements, as current health does not guarantee the ability to live independently in the future [6] - The average cost of assisted living in San Jose is $8,750, significantly higher than $5,900 in Kansas City [7] Insurance Challenges - Homeowners insurance premiums in California have increased dramatically due to many major carriers exiting the market, leading to underinsurance among homeowners [8]
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Bitcoin Archive· 2025-10-11 11:44
RT MacroScope (@MacroScope17)The cost of living had begun to spiral out of control. What was to be done? Casting around, people found a life raft: shares. Every day the entire population studied the stock market listings. Sometimes some shares collapsed and thousands of people hurtled toward the abyss. In every shop, every factory, every school, share tips were whispered in one’s ear.-1923 Germany in the book Defying Hitler by Sebastian HaffnerThis is the mindset behind sh*tcoins and the wipeouts on them ye ...