Geoff Williams

1 day ago | money.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways Unless the red flags signaling a recession become more pronounced, it probably won’t be clear whether the United States is in a recession until July. A recession requires at least two quarters of negative GDP growth, which has not happened yet. There are indicators that suggest a recession is imminent, but also some that suggest there won’t be one. With all of the headlines about how tariffs could hurt the economy, you may wonder if we are in a recession.

6 days ago | money.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback

Key Takeaways: Before investing for retirement, saving for a rainy day and paying off high-interest debt is better. Sometimes, a rocky economy can be a good time to make certain financial moves, such as continuing to invest in the stock market at a discount. Try not to feel overwhelmed: Navigating finances in your 20s has never been easy, no matter the economy. It seems likely and logical that the tariffs will impact Gen Z's spending and saving habits.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Geoff Williams

It’s 28 years ago that the then strategic defence review started the process which led to our two aircraft carriers: HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. Sir Tony Blair began his premiership in a different world: pre 9/11 and before the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; at a time where American commitment to Nato was strong and our world views aligned; at a time when advances in military technology hadn’t made aircraft carriers so extremely vulnerable to attack.

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Geoff Williams

2 weeks ago | realestate.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala

Key Takeaways: Even if you’re not a DIY person, there are some tools you should own. Everybody can use a hammer. There are really two sets of tools – the kind that everyone should have and the kind for the do-it-yourself homeowner who really knows what they’re doing. Due to the existence of counterfeit tools, you probably want to purchase tools from reputable stores rather than, say, a flea market. If you own a house or dream about it, you need a toolbox.