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Cosmetics Company E.l.f. Plans a Tariff-Driven $1 Price Hike in August monthlywealthstream

Key Takeaways E.l.f. Beauty plans to universally increase all of its prices by $1, beginning Aug. 1 because of tariffs, the company said. The cosmetic company estimates the impact of tariffs will be $50 million annually because 75% of its production occurs in China. Executives said they believe many retail partners and consumers will understand

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Small Businesses in Limbo Amid Trump’s Tumultuous Trade War monthlywealthstream

Many small-business owners may be feeling whiplash after the Trump Administration has spent the past several weeks announcing, pausing and adjusting hefty tariffs on imported goods and parts that business owners rely on. Ninety percent of U.S. firms that import from China are small businesses with fewer than 100 employees, according to U.S. Census Bureau

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12 Ways to Reach a Credit Card’s Minimum Spend Requirement monthlywealthstream

A new credit card sign-up bonus offers the easiest way to quickly build your stash of miles and points. To earn a sign-up bonus, you must typically meet a card’s minimum spend requirement — usually between $1,000 and $5,000 — within a few months. Depending on your budget, that can seem like a lot. But

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New Homes are Outselling Existing Homes. Here’s Why monthlywealthstream

Key Takeaways While existing home sales are falling, sales of newly constructed homes are increasing, creating two very different segments of the housing market. Higher inventory levels are propelling new home sales higher, but the market for existing home sales is tight. While new home sales prices are starting to align with existing home sales,

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2 Brilliant Stocks to Buy With $100 and Hold for 5 Years monthlywealthstream

The U.S. equity markets have been quite turbulent in 2025, affected by escalating geopolitical pressures, protectionist tariffs, and high interest rates. Not surprisingly, investors are shying away from high-growth, high-risk stocks and moving toward defensive plays. Yet, this period of volatility also offers long-term investors an opportunity to buy exceptional stocks at reasonable prices. All

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How To Rebalance Your Portfolio To Minimize Risk monthlywealthstream

If you’ve ever opened your investment account and seen that your asset allocation differs from what you previously set, know this is normal.  Over time, market movements naturally shift your asset mix, and the value of everything in your portfolio may change, drift, or take up a different percentage of your portfolio than intended.  If

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