Author: Dana Whitfield

Dana covers personal finance, the Federal Reserve, and consumer economic trends for Spurlin News. A former senior editor at Bankrate and contributor to Forbes Advisor, she holds a journalism degree from Syracuse University and a certificate in financial planning. Her writing is known for making monetary policy and market data relatable to everyday Americans managing their finances.

Finance

The $1 Billion-a-Day War: How the Iran Conflict Is Draining the Pentagon Budget and Straining U.S. Finances

The U.S. military campaign against Iran is costing approximately $1 billion per day, with CSIS estimating $3.7 billion in the first 100 hours alone, straining…

March 9, 2026 5 min read

Finance

Berkshire Hathaway Resumes Share Buybacks Under New CEO Greg Abel as Markets Reel From Iran Conflict

Berkshire Hathaway resumed share repurchases and CEO Greg Abel bought $15 million in stock as the Dow plunged 785 points, signaling confidence in long-term value…

March 6, 2026 5 min read

Finance

Oil Tops $85 a Barrel as Iran Hits Tanker, Dow Plunges 785 Points in Worst Week Since Liberation Day Tariffs

Oil surpassed $85 per barrel after Iran struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, sending the Dow down 785 points in the worst week…

March 6, 2026 5 min read

Finance

OPEC+ Agrees to Boost Production as Iran War Threatens Global Oil Supply, But Analysts Say It Won’t Be Enough

OPEC+ agreed to increase oil production by 206,000 barrels per day, but analysts warn the modest boost cannot offset the potential loss of 20 million…

March 5, 2026 5 min read