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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldThe US Congress has averted a government shutdown following days of chaos on Capitol Hill, after the Senate passed a stop-gap funding measure in the early hours of Saturday.The Senate…

Helping aging parents can be a difficult journey as they age. Some elders are relatively simple, though always work, while other families experience a minefield with their parents. Some aging parents have always been manipulative in their lives. It can get worse with aging, when they expect more as their…

Mortgage rates climbed this week, sending overall demand lower as more Americans balked at refinancing. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage jumped to 6.72%, up from last week’s reading of 6.6%. The average rate on a…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Tesla’s quarterly profit beat analysts’ estimates and it forecast a “slight growth” in deliveries this year, pushing the stock of the world’s largest electric vehicle maker more than 8 per cent higher…

The upcoming election is only days away, and the two presidential candidates remain in a statistical dead heat. Control of the U.S. Congress seems likely to be narrow as well, with either party having a chance to win control. Clearly, the electorate is deeply divided, and it is increasingly rare…

SmartFinancial, Inc. (NYSE:SMBK) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Nate Strall – Director of StrategyBilly Carroll – President and CEORonald Gorczynski – CFORhett Jordan – EVP, Chief Credit OfficerMiller Welborn – Chairman Conference Call Participants Russell Gunther – StephensBrett Rabatin – Hovde GroupSteve…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Starbucks has suspended its financial guidance as it unexpectedly released results that showed a decline in revenue and sharper drop in quarterly earnings.The preliminary results, published more than a week ahead of…

As the 2024 election approaches, candidate Vice President Harris and Former – President Trump promise to protect Social Security, but only Donald Trump has specific proposals. And Trump’s plan would cut Social Security benefits by 33 percent and drive Social Security to insolvency by 2031. The Trump proposals would benefit…

Americans saw mortgage rates soar during the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign to fight inflation, leading many to hope for a reprieve after the central bank finally cut the federal funds rate last month for the first time in four years. But instead of declining, mortgage rates have marched higher for…

This article was written byFollowBret Jensen has over 13 years as a market analyst, helping investors find big winners in the biotech sector. Bret specializes in high beta sectors with potentially large investor returns.Bret leads the investing group The Biotech Forum, in which he and his team offer a model…

Medicare’s open enrollment period started on October 15 and runs through December 7 this year. That means you can now comparison-shop your Medicare coverage, which can include Part D prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, or Medicare Supplement Plans. For retirees participating in Medicare, it’s a good idea to revisit…

This article was written byFollowI am an individual value investor pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance at Florida State University with the goal of attaining my CFA. I have a distinct passion for equity research and fundamental analysis. Regarding my approach, I have been highly influenced by Tom Hayes, Founder,…

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There aren’t many absolutes in financial planning. There are, however, many—MANY—opinions. Advisors, personal finance gurus, and online opine-ers regularly die on the hills of passive vs. active investing, ETFs vs. mutual funds vs. individual stocks, traditional vs. alternative investing, good debt vs. bad debt, term vs. permanent life insurance, traditional…

The Biden-Harris administration on Thursday announced another round of student loan handouts, removing $4.5 billion in debt for more than 60,000 borrowers who work in public service. The Department of Education said in a news release the relief came about from “significant fixes” to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The union representing 33,000 striking Boeing machinists said on Saturday that it had reached a tentative agreement to end a month-long work stoppage that has crippled the plane maker.The International Association of…

Many pre-retirees and retirees make serious mistakes regarding their retirement income and spending for living expenses. This is very understandable, since building sources of lifetime retirement income can be complicated and beyond someone’s skill set. Preparing retirement budgets can also be time consuming and frustrating. As a result, either you…

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