Who do you blame for high house prices? Nearly half of young Americans point their finger at the government.

Who do you blame for high house prices? Nearly half of young Americans point their finger at the government.

As the cost of owning a home has skyrocketed over the last few years, some Americans are venting their frustrations by blaming the government for high housing prices. Nearly 90% of Americans said it’s too expensive to purchase a home right now, according to a survey of 1,386 people in the U.S., aged 46 and…

U.S. economy grew faster in May, S&P finds, led by strong demand for services

U.S. economy grew faster in May, S&P finds, led by strong demand for services

The numbers: The biggest part of the U.S. economy sped up in May, S&P Global surveys showed, but manufacturers lagged behind. The S&P Flash U.S. services-sector index rose to a 13-month high of 55.1 in May from 53.6 in the prior month. Most Americans are employed on the service side of the economy: High-tech, health…

DeSantis Is Only GOP Presidential Candidate Who Leads Biden in Crucial Swing States – RedState

DeSantis Is Only GOP Presidential Candidate Who Leads Biden in Crucial Swing States – RedState

Before we dig into the main course, a few words about polling in general. First, it’s been my experience that many—if not most—casual poll watchers tend to pay selective attention to polls, not unlike Fox News or CNN viewers who watch various on-air personalities to be told what they want to hear. Second, we’ve seen…

Most Americans say they pay the IRS too much — and that’s before Trump tax cuts expire in ’25

Most Americans say they pay the IRS too much — and that’s before Trump tax cuts expire in ’25

Americans’ discontent with the size of their federal income-tax bill is at a two-decade high, according to a new poll — even though Congress hasn’t passed any direct income-tax increases in recent years. One month after the 2023 tax season’s conclusion, 51% of respondents in a newly released Gallup poll said their income taxes were…

The number of people who think it’s a bad time to buy a home hits 45-year high

The number of people who think it’s a bad time to buy a home hits 45-year high

Most Americans are frustrated by the housing market and are finding this a terrible time to buy, according to a poll released Tuesday. The share of adults in the U.S. who say it’s a good time to buy a home — a measure of people’s perception of the housing market, separate from their thoughts on…

President Biden’s approval rating slips to lowest point, according to poll

President Biden’s approval rating slips to lowest point, according to poll

It’s a polling double-whammy for U.S. President Joe Biden. The latest ABC News/Washington Post poll puts Biden’s approval rating at 36%, the lowest of his presidency. Meanwhile, according to the same poll, Biden isn’t faring well against key Republicans — namely, former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — that he could potentially…

U.S. markets fear recession and see interest rate cuts ahead as Fed loan survey looms

U.S. markets fear recession and see interest rate cuts ahead as Fed loan survey looms

Some investors see a hard landing for the U.S. economy this year resulting from the sharply higher interest rates engineered by the Federal Reserve to quell inflation and tighter credit conditions in the wake of regional bank sector stress, while others note that consumer spending and employment growth remains healthy, but the Federal Reserve’s loan…

Most Americans don’t want a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, new poll finds

Most Americans don’t want a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, new poll finds

Most Americans don’t want a Biden-Trump repeat in the 2024 presidential election, a new poll has found. An NBC News survey released Sunday found that while 60% of Americans think Donald Trump should not run for the White House again, 70% think Biden should not run for reelection. Those souring on Biden included 51% of…

INEC bungled 2023 polls — ADP National Chairman

INEC bungled 2023 polls — ADP National Chairman

Presidential candidate of Action Democratic Party (ADP) and National Chairman of the party, Yabagi Sani has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of not doing enough to justify the humongous sum of money provided for 2023 general election, Vanguard reports.    Sani said this while presenting the Certificate of Return to the ADP gubernatorial candidate…

EFCC Arrests Over 65 Persons for Alleged Voter Inducement (photos)

EFCC Arrests Over 65 Persons for Alleged Voter Inducement (photos)

No fewer than 65 persons were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Saturday March 18, 2023 across the 28 states where Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections were conducted, for alleged voter inducement.   A statement from the commission states that twenty of the suspects were arrested by operatives from…

One of the most credible and transparent elections in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

One of the most credible and transparent elections in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has described the 2023 elections as the most transparent and credible ever held in the country.   The minister said this on Saturday, March 18 in his home town, Oro, near Ilorin Kwara while speaking with newsmen after casting his vote in the Governorship and State Assemblies…

INEC postpones Guber and House of Assembly polls in VGC till Sunday March 19

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has postponed the governorship and States Assembly elections at the Victoria Garden City ,VGC, Eti Osa Lagos state till Sunday, March 19.   The INEC Lagos Resident Electoral Commissioner, Olusegun Agbaje, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen this afternoon.    ” We had an issue during the presidential/national assembly…

Gov polls: If they give money, collect but vote your candidate

Gov polls: If they give money, collect but vote your candidate

President Buhari has reportedly advised Nigerians to collect any money given to them by politicians to influence their votes and then go ahead to vote for their preferred candidate.    Vanguard reports that the President stated this after he cast his vote at polling unit 003, Sarkin Yara A in Daura, Katsina State.   The…

Most Americans want to retire just 10 years early. Here are 5 steps to making that happen.

Most Americans want to retire just 10 years early. Here are 5 steps to making that happen.

This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet.  An online search for “early retirement” will yield millions of results, many of those about retirees who saved aggressively and exited the workforce before age 40. But most people have a more approachable target in mind: According to a new NerdWallet survey, Americans who aren’t yet retired but…

What’s the best place to retire? This may help narrow it down.

What’s the best place to retire? This may help narrow it down.

One question that’s top of mind for many people entering, or in, retirement: Where should I live? Often, the answer is another state — for better weather, lower living costs, proximity to adult children or some other reason. In fact, roughly 234,000 retirees moved to a new state last year, according to a survey from…

Worried about a smaller income-tax refund? You’re not alone — and you’re probably not wrong.

Worried about a smaller income-tax refund? You’re not alone — and you’re probably not wrong.

Rising costs and less generous tax credits have more people worried this year about what impact their tax refund will make on their wallet, a new survey says. Tax season is around one month old, but early IRS filing statistics about refund amounts hint that the concern could be well founded. Almost seven in ten…

South Park’s Strike On Harry and Meghan Gets Better – RedState

South Park’s Strike On Harry and Meghan Gets Better – RedState

Last week, South Park released yet another episode that will go down in history as one of its all-time greatest. The “Worldwide Privacy Tour” episode featured Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s classic meta-commentary, this time centering around Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. The episode spoofs the couple as “Canadian Royalty” who just want…