Trump tried to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook and lost.

Most of Trump’s global tariffs were ruled illegal.

Zuckerberg is trolling his neighbours.

*Source: CoinGecko.com As of 5:01PM September 1, 2025

1) You’re Fired: President Trump tried to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing unproven accusations of mortgage fraud, but Cook and legal experts argue he doesn’t have the authority—and she hasn’t been charged with anything. Cook is suing to block her removal, setting up a historic legal fight over the Fed’s independence. So it’s basically The Apprentice: Central Bank Edition.

2) Oops, tariffs are illegal: A U.S. appeals court has ruled that most of Donald Trump’s global tariffs were illegal, saying he overstepped presidential authority by using emergency powers meant for “extraordinary threats.” The decision strikes down tariffs on countries including China, Mexico, and Canada, though it won’t take effect until October to allow time for appeal. Trump blasted the ruling on Truth Social, warning it would “literally destroy the United States,” while legal experts framed it as a major check on presidential overreach. The case is now likely headed to the Supreme Court.

3) You’re also fired: Nestlé fired CEO Laurent Freixe after just one year for having a secret romantic relationship with a subordinate, violating the company’s code of conduct. He was immediately replaced by Philipp Navratil, a longtime Nestlé executive who previously led its Nespresso division. Despite the appointment of Navratil as the new CEO, the company faces challenges in restoring investor confidence amid ongoing leadership transitions. Did they attend a Coldplay concert recently by any chance?

1) South Africa is fighting rhino poaching by injecting the animals' horns with a harmless radioactive material, making them detectable by radiation monitors at borders and airports. I for one welcome our mutant rhino overlords.

2) Mark Zuckerberg reportedly gifted noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors because of the nonstop construction around his 11(!) homes. Unfortunately one of the down sides of being rich is you have to live in the same neighborhood with other rich people.

3) In an unusual conservation effort, biologists in Idaho are using drones that blare heavy metal music, specifically AC/DC, to scare wolves away from livestock. Rock on brother.

Despite strong economic growth and low unemployment, U.S. real wages have lagged behind inflation, leaving Americans slightly worse off than four years ago. Wages have recently begun to outpace prices again, but the recovery of purchasing power remains fragile.

Most budgets start with cutting. Cut the lattes. Cut the nights out. Cut the fun.

Cut that crap.

Reverse budgeting starts with building. You decide what matters most: retirement savings, debt payoff, an emergency fund, and put money there first. Whatever is left, you spend freely.

It is simple, but it works.

The Federal Reserve reports the U.S. personal savings rate was just 5.9% in mid-2024. Research from Morningstar shows that when people automate savings first, they save nearly double compared to traditional budgeting.

Here is the flow: your paycheck hits, an automatic transfer sends $750 to your IRA and high-yield savings, then the rest stays in your checking account for bills and spending. No categories. No spreadsheets. No guilt.

Instead of squeezing every dollar into a rigid budget, reverse budgeting guarantees your priorities get funded and gives you freedom with the rest.