The main engine of the U.S. economy is the American consumer. And despite high prices, we are still spending. Last week the Census Bureau reported strong retail sales for April, and they revised March numbers upward.

There is a smart way to give that could potentially reduce your tax bill. Please read Jerry’s recent piece on charitable giving and donor advised funds. You can gift highly appreciated stock and eliminate the taxable gain.

Mackenzie Scott is giving her fortune away with class