When the Great Recession decimated the global economy in 2008, thousands of entrepreneurs saw their life’s work evaporate overnight. Among them was Andy Gill, a contractor whose business collapsed under the weight of the financial crisis. Forced to start from zero, Gill began a period of intense personal and financial recalibration that would eventually serve…
By PYMNTS July 10, 2026 As the clock ticks toward midnight on July 11, 2026, the landscape of American monetary policy stands on the precipice of a significant, albeit temporary, transformation. A comprehensive housing bill, having successfully navigated the treacherous waters of the legislative process, is poised to become law, effectively imposing a four-year moratorium…
By PYMNTS June 23, 2026 In a decisive legislative maneuver that blends domestic infrastructure policy with the high-stakes debate over the future of American digital finance, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act late Monday night. The bill, which cleared the chamber with an overwhelming 85-5 vote, serves as a comprehensive…
In the high-stakes world of real estate, the most compelling success stories rarely begin with inherited wealth or venture capital. They begin with the realization that the status quo—rent hikes, stagnant wages, and the lack of autonomy—is no longer sustainable. Deandra McDonald, a Virginia-based real estate investor, represents the quintessential "bootstraps" investor. Her journey from…
