The author shares her personal experiences about the economy, including how global events are impacting financial decisions. She highlights the importance of college admissions, particularly in Florida, where a friend's daughter was admitted to a private college offered a $250,000 Presidential Scholarship, which equates to approximately half of the tuition for a five-year architecture program. The author also discusses the rising use of hormone replacement therapy in the U.S. This change in the FDA's stance led to a 26% increase in patch use through February, according to data from health data and analytics company Truveta. Additionally, a recent survey revealed that 31% of Gen Z and millennials have tried dumpster diving, with 70% saying they do it primarily to save money.