Kelly Anne Smith

Nov 17, 2024 | forbes.com | Patricia Louis |Kelly Anne Smith

While some Thanksgiving staples (like pumpkin pie) will cost more this year thanks to supply chain issues, poor growing conditions and increased demand, there is some good news: Turkey prices are cheaper!And since turkeys are often the most expensive part of your feast, the average Thanksgiving dinner that uses name-brand products will cost about $90, according to an analysis by Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute, or 0.50% less than last year.

Nov 17, 2024 | forbes.com | Kelly Anne Smith

Additional reporting by Patricia Louis, Optimization Editor, Forbes Advisor. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, prepare yourself for a more expensive feast. Food prices continue to be a pain point for many Americans, with groceries up 25% since March 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the rate of increase has slowed in 2024, prices are still climbing due to less-than-stellar crop conditions, increased consumer demand and supply chain issues.

Nov 6, 2024 | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Kelly Anne Smith

Honoring service members goes beyond ceremonies, parades and free coffee; it’s about providing veterans and their families with a strong foundation for a stable life. With VA loans, housing assistance programs and new policies designed to reduce homelessness, veterans today have more support to secure stable housing. VA Loans Are A Game-Changer for Veteran HomebuyersVA loans are a massive win for veterans looking to buy a home, offering unique benefits that make homeownership far more accessible.

Nov 5, 2024 | forbes.com | Taylor Tepper |Kelly Anne Smith

Gold is having a moment. An ounce of bullion currently hovers around $2,800—near all-time highs and up by roughly $1,000 over the past three years. Meanwhile SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), a popular gold ETF, is up 38% in 2024, or about 18 points better than the stock market. The dramatic rise went into overdrive in early 2024 as investors started to believe the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates. At the same time, demand for gold soared in central banks across the globe, but especially in China.

Oct 30, 2024 | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Kelly Anne Smith

As voters head to the polls on November 5, the next president’s policies will play a critical role in shaping housing affordability. Vice President Kamala Harris’s detailed, targeted approach focuses on building more homes and offering direct assistance to renters and homebuyers, while former president Donald Trump’s broader economic strategy leans on deregulation and reducing demand through immigration reform.