Carolyn Osorio

4 days ago | moneydigest.com | Carolyn Osorio

Between the near-constant announcements about the Department of Government Efficiency's antics -– like closing down Social Security offices around the country –- and the fact that Tesla drivers are selling off their vehicles en masse, it often feels like Elon Musk is absolutely everywhere these days. While the South-African-born billionaire has been an early staple of the second Trump administration in 2025, his name -– and more importantly, his wealth –- have been topics of discussion for years.

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Carolyn Osorio

Thanks to persistent inflation, skyrocketing egg prices, and the introduction of tariffs that consumers will ultimately pay for, grocery shopping can be more contentious than ever. In fact, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, food prices in the U.S. rose by a whopping 23.6% between 2020 and 2024. This increase even outpaced the all-items Consumer Price Index, which jumped 21.2% over the same period.

3 weeks ago | moneydigest.com | Wesley Crowder |Carolyn Osorio

2025 is, so far, looking like a particularly bad year for American retailers. Only three full months into the calendar and huge chains like Nordstrom, the iconic Macy's, and discount department store Kohl's have all warned that they will be closing numerous locations across the country. Meanwhile, other major chains like craft retailer Joann Fabric, Party City, and Big Lots have thrown in the towel completely with bankruptcy filings and widespread closures.

2 months ago | moneydigest.com | Carolyn Osorio

Social Security has been on a lot of people's minds lately, and it's easy to understand why. From the negative impact many of Donald Trump's proposed policies could have on beneficiaries, to the program's upcoming funding cliff, the future of Social Security is looking bleak.

2 months ago | moneydigest.com | Carolyn Osorio

The new year began with a torrent of images featuring burnt homes and evacuating residents. By now you are more than likely aware of the wildfires that have ripped through thousands of acres in Los Angeles. The situation even warranted a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden, which allows the state to access federal aid (since fighting wildfires costs more than you think).