UFC at the White House, Adult Children Relying on Their Parents, and More

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Good morning! Welcome to The Tradesman, a 5-minute newsletter tailored just for America’s tradesmen.

According to a recent study, 64% of parents with Gen Z children ages 18 to 28 report that their kids still rely on them for support. Find out what that means below.

Also, a comet that only passes by the sun once every 170,000 years can be seen in the sky now. Scroll down to find out when and where.

As part of America's 250th Anniversary celebration, 14 UFC fighters — including interim heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, and former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley — will compete at a historic event on June 14 at the White House.

The UFC announced an extra $1 million in post-fight bonuses tied to sponsor Crypto.com's 10th anniversary will be up for grabs on the night, on top of the standard $100,000 per-bonus payout.

Click here to find out who else will be on the card.

One of the attractive aspects of entering the trades is the financial freedom the profession can offer.

Unfortunately, not everyone is in the same boat. According to a recent Wells Fargo study, 64% of parents with Gen Z children ages 18 to 28 report that their kids still rely on them for money, housing, or other support.

Of those parents, 56% say their support is straining their own finances.

To read why so many kids are still hanging onto their parents, click here.

To be a tradesman often means waking up before the sun. Though it can often be rough, this week it is an advantage.

From now until April 20, a comet that passes by the sun once every 170,000 years will be visible in the sky for up to 90 minutes before dawn.

Because it makes such a rare appearance, the comet was only recently discovered in September 2025 at a Hawaiian observatory.

Find out where to look in the sky for this comet here.

If you are like us, these days a trip to the grocery store or the gas pump feels like getting thrown in a headlock and repeatedly punched in the stomach.

It is no secret that life's essentials keep climbing with no signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels, leaving many families feeling squeezed.

In fact, half of Americans fear rising costs for housing, groceries, and utilities will prevent them from reaching their financial goals in 2026, yet financial experts keep claiming that inflation is on a continuous downtrend.

So, how is this possible? Click here to find out.

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