Anna Helhoski

Sean, how should people generally prioritize which debt to pay off first if they can't make all of their payments on time?

Sean, how should people generally prioritize which debt to pay off first if they can't make all of their payments on time?

And what should people who are in financial distress who may be considering taking out a higher interest loan to get creditors off their back do instead? Are there any good options?

And what should people who are in financial distress who may be considering taking out a higher interest loan to get creditors off their back do instead? Are there any good options?

And what should people who are in financial distress who may be considering taking out a higher interest loan to get creditors off their back do instead? Are there any good options?

Hey, Sean.

Hey, Sean.

Hey, Sean.

So the U.S. dollar is usually considered a safe haven when the market is volatile or when investors are concerned about the economy.

So the U.S. dollar is usually considered a safe haven when the market is volatile or when investors are concerned about the economy.

So the U.S. dollar is usually considered a safe haven when the market is volatile or when investors are concerned about the economy.

It sure does. But right now, as the markets are volatile and there are mounting concerns about the U.S. economy, something kind of strange is happening. The value of the dollar is falling and investors are selling U.S. assets. Any idea why? It's uncertainty, really. There are two main causes of that uncertainty among investors. The first is Trump's trade policies, i.e.

It sure does. But right now, as the markets are volatile and there are mounting concerns about the U.S. economy, something kind of strange is happening. The value of the dollar is falling and investors are selling U.S. assets. Any idea why? It's uncertainty, really. There are two main causes of that uncertainty among investors. The first is Trump's trade policies, i.e.

It sure does. But right now, as the markets are volatile and there are mounting concerns about the U.S. economy, something kind of strange is happening. The value of the dollar is falling and investors are selling U.S. assets. Any idea why? It's uncertainty, really. There are two main causes of that uncertainty among investors. The first is Trump's trade policies, i.e.

his wide-reaching tariffs, which have escalated a trade war. And the main partner fighting back is China. And it's an economic powerhouse, so there are a lot of financial implications for global trade. And that makes investors highly concerned about how that's going to play out.

his wide-reaching tariffs, which have escalated a trade war. And the main partner fighting back is China. And it's an economic powerhouse, so there are a lot of financial implications for global trade. And that makes investors highly concerned about how that's going to play out.

his wide-reaching tariffs, which have escalated a trade war. And the main partner fighting back is China. And it's an economic powerhouse, so there are a lot of financial implications for global trade. And that makes investors highly concerned about how that's going to play out.

And the other causes of uncertainty, which are not unrelated to Trump's trade war, are some of the recent shaky data about consumer sentiment and forecasts for the U.S. economy, like growth, unemployment, and inflation. And they're not exactly inspiring confidence with investors.

And the other causes of uncertainty, which are not unrelated to Trump's trade war, are some of the recent shaky data about consumer sentiment and forecasts for the U.S. economy, like growth, unemployment, and inflation. And they're not exactly inspiring confidence with investors.

And the other causes of uncertainty, which are not unrelated to Trump's trade war, are some of the recent shaky data about consumer sentiment and forecasts for the U.S. economy, like growth, unemployment, and inflation. And they're not exactly inspiring confidence with investors.