Author name: 9 Dimes Project Team

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.

Getting our first car feels like freedom. No more bumming rides, no more bus schedules, no more asking permission to

College isn’t the only path to a high income. That’s not a hot take — it’s what the labor market