Drew Wood

Minneapolis

Deputy Editor at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Dad jokes and existential dread.

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Articles

Could California Actually Go Rogue?

1 week ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Population and Social Characteristics California has always been somewhat separate from the rest of the United States. Proudly independent, the state is continuing this tradition with its recent opposition to President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs.
Americans Are Fighting in Ukraine Right Now. Is It Legal?

1 week ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Military As the war of attrition between Russia and Ukraine grinds on, both sides are experiencing shortages of men and materiel, but the situation looks decidedly more dire for Ukraine. From the beginning of the war, foreign fighters have supported Ukraine right up to the front lines, often losing their lives in the process.
Which U.S. States Are Dependent on Canadian Electricity, and Why?

1 week ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Energy Many American states, particularly close to the northern border, benefit from trade with the Canadian economy. One of the areas this is most evident is in the integration of the electrical grids of the two countries.
I'm 55 And Have Nothing Saved for Retirement... Help!

1 week ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Personal Finance If you’re 55 with little or no retirement savings, you’re not alone. A lot of people find themselves reassessing their financial picture later in life, especially with the cost of living climbing and job markets shifting. The good news? You still have time. The key is staying proactive and making smart moves—starting now.
A Rich Guy Experimented with Working His Way Up from Homelessness. It Did Not Go Well.

1 week ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Skip to content Personal Finance Ever seen someone homeless and thought, “McDonald’s is always hiring.
3 States Want the Bible In Public Schools. Will Christians Like the Results?

2 weeks ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Education Back in the frontier days, a lot of American kids went to school in a one-room schoolhouse that doubled as a church on Sundays. The main textbook, and likely the only book most people had at home, was the Bible. With every student being some variety of European, that raised no alarms with the principle of separation of church and state.
How to Actually Save an Emergency Fund When You're Broke

2 weeks ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Personal Finance Every financial planner will tell you how important it is to have an emergency fund in your personal budget. And no one would dispute that’s a great idea. But what do you do if you are FLAT BROKE, burdened with debt, and living paycheck-to-paycheck just to keep the lights on?
Is Renting the New Normal? Why More Americans Are Skipping Homeownership

2 weeks ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Personal Finance Homeownership has been an integral part of the American dream for generations, but for many people today that dream is evaporating in the harsh morning light of economic reality. Today renter households make up about 34.3% of all U.S. households—a number that is steadily increasing.
Top U.S. Imports from Mexico Spared, For Now, From Tariffs

2 weeks ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Economy With world markets reeling from the impact of President Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs, one unlikely country is quietly celebrating: Mexico. Given the acrimonious relationship between Trump and Mexico over issues of undocumented immigration and trade policy, few observers would have expected Mexico to be sitting pretty in April 2025.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate - Or Should You Wait Till Fall?

3 weeks ago | 247wallst.com | Drew Wood

Personal Finance These are unusual times in U.S. politics and the economy. And unusual times can translate into unusual profits, or losses, depending on what you do with your money. Whether you’re looking to buy property for yourself or as a real estate investment, is now the time to do it or should you wait until the fall?