Do the data really matter? If you are at the Fed these days you just can’t win. The political pressure on the Fed has become more intense. Outsiders may not recognize it, but Jay Powell begins every single press conference by saying “we are pursuing our joint goals of price…

France’s leftwing parties have begun jockeying to lead the country’s next government after scoring an unexpected election victory that thwarted Marine Le Pen’s efforts to bring the far right to power.The hastily cobbled-together leftist Nouveau Front Populaire bloc won the most parliamentary seats in the second-round vote on Sunday, but…

President Joe Biden told congressional Democrats in a letter on Monday that he will continue his reelection bid despite mounting concerns about his mental fitness and the viability of his campaign, while also hitting back at party “elites” in an interview ahead of a critical week on Capitol Hill. “I…

According to reports, interest in moving abroad spiked after the recent presidential debate. So what are the best places to live in the world? Ask the expats—they offer a unique perspective on living in foreign countries, making their feedback invaluable. This year marks the 11th edition of the Expat Insider…

Buying a home is more complex and expensive than it has been in many years. Interest rates and home prices are high, and inventory is just starting to slowly grow. To help eligible veterans and active-duty service members combat these barriers, the VA is adjusting some of its rules. Temporarily,…

Credit cards are a ubiquitous part of American finances as individuals seek ways to gain financially for the present and future. Regardless of age or income, credit card use is customary in the United States. In 2023, 82% of US adults had a credit card, according to the Board of…

People in their 30s may be a long way off from their retirement savings goals, but they have plenty of time to get on track.On average, Americans say they’ll need around $1.46 million saved up to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual’s “2024 Planning and Progress” study. And for millennials,…

Starbucks ‘ new breakfast deals may hit the sweet spot for customers. But the coffee giant needs to serve up bigger changes to its operations to get back into Wall Street’s good graces. Offering food and beverage combos may boost Starbucks’ traffic in the short-term, analysts said, but it’s probably…

John Deere announced it will lay off about 600 employees across three US factories as the Illinois-based company shifts production to a newly planned facility in Ramos, Mexico. Effective August 30, about 310 employees will be laid off at two Iowa-based plants in Dubuque and Davenport, as well as 280…

Building a passive income snowball is a great way to fund retirement because it generates consistent cash flow from your investment portfolio that can fund your living expenses. This makes you relatively agnostic to the short-term performance of your portfolio on a market price basis because if you generate enough…