New Zealand’s services sector extended its downturn in March, adding to signs that the economy may be heading toward contraction. The BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index declined from 47.6 to 46.0, a level firmly in Read more…
Markets started last week a bit cautious but slightly positive. There was hope that tensions in Iran might ease, which helped stocks move a little higher. At the same time, the U.S. dollar weakened slightly Read more…
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Starting July 1, 2026, sweeping changes to federal student loan rules will reshape how Americans pay for higher education, particularly for graduate students, professional students and parents. The changes, enacted under last year’s legislation, introduce Read more…
No sitting U.S. president had publicly endorsed a stock by its ticker symbol before Friday, April 10. Then President Donald Trump did it. The president posted on Truth Social, praising Palantir Technologies by name and Read more…
As I have reported for years regarding Americans’ personal finance concerns, employer-sponsored 401(k) plans are a vital part of one’s retirement savings. This is particularly important, considering that the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit Read more…
Netflix’s (NFLX) co-founder Reed Hastings has quietly picked up $500 million in stock-option gains since the start of 2025, MarketWatch reported. That number is unforgettable on its own. But the timing makes it even more Read more…
Most financial planners will direct you to the 4% rule, a guideline that has shaped retirement planning conversations for more than three decades. The formula sounds clean. Withdraw 4% of your portfolio in year one, Read more…
While not every American would be considered a picky eater, it’s a major challenge to introduce unfamiliar food to people outside what they’re already comfortable with. “Consumers are programmed from early childhood to prefer familiar Read more…