Author name: 9 Dimes Project Team

A growing number of parents are making a radical financial decision: instead of saving for their kids’ college tuition, they’re […]

Oil prices surged more than 40% in March 2026. That’s not a typo. In one month, the cost of crude

There’s a trend spreading through Gen Z right now, and it’s dangerous. It’s called financial nihilism: “I’ll never afford a

The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates at 3.50-3.75%. They’re projecting maybe one rate cut this year. That’s it. For

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and the IMF all agree: there’s a 40-50% chance the U.S. enters a recession in 2026. That’s

The average age of a first-time homebuyer hit an all-time high of 40 in 2026. Compare that to your parents’

Two-thirds of parents with Gen Z kids (ages 18-28) say their adult children still rely on them for money, housing,

You’re 26 years old. You have a good job. But you’re carrying nearly $100,000 in debt. That’s not a scary

Your phone probably lit up with panic in early April. News headlines screamed about the stock market plummeting. Your investment

Your grocery bill is higher. Your phone costs more. Your kid’s backpack wasn’t cheap. These aren’t coincidences — they’re tariffs.