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Investing Under a Trump Stock Market
The landslide victory by President Trump in 2024 and second Trump presidency, supported by a sympathetic House and Senate, could bring a variety of policy shifts that might influence various sectors of the economy.
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3 Dividend Stocks for Lasting Retirement Income
The S&P 500 Index is coming off another strong year, rising 23% in 2024. As a result of a long-running bull market, the average dividend yield of the index has come down to just 1.3%. This is not a high enough yield for many retirement investors who desire higher investment...
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NJ Gov. Murphy Presses Trump to End NY Congestion Pricing
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday pressed President Donald Trump to eliminate New York’s congestion pricing, calling the program a "disaster for New Jersey commuters" that "must receive the close look it deserves from the federal government."
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KIA's EV6 GT Chock Full of Features, Performance
The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is the apex of Kia's foray into the electric vehicle (EV) market.
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3 Quality Stocks for Dividend Growth
Income investors typically focus on stocks with high dividend yields. However, investors with a longer time horizon should also consider dividend growth stocks, as these may provide more income over the long run.
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Markets Optimistic as Trump Returns to White House
Investors welcomed Donald Trump's second inauguration, anticipating a pro-business agenda, while remaining wary of his protectionist trade policies, particularly his stance on tariffs.
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul's Tax Will Send Gas Prices Soaring
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed "Cap and Invest" gas tax will hit working-class families hardest, raising the cost of fuel, heating, and everyday essentials, while doing nothing to address the affordability crisis she helped create.
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Tactically Bearish Moves as Risks Increase
In last week's discussion with Thoughtful Money, I noted that we are becoming more "tactically bearish" as we progress into 2025. While we have remained primarily bullish in equity positioning over the last two years, several risks are now worth considering.
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Time to Invest in International Stocks With Value & Upside
Investing in international stocks presents a compelling opportunity in today's global market landscape. Historically, market performance trends have shown that international equities often outperform U.S. equities in certain decades.
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LA Fires Will Drastically Drive up Your Car Insurance
Car insurance is mandatory in every state. While it's different coverage, it's still required. Car insurance protects you and other drivers in an accident, theft or damage. That includes if your vehicle burned down in the California fires.
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Navigating the Post-Election Investing Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
Since the election this past November, I've been closely watching for both big changes in our economy as well as the more subtle but often more impactful changes.
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Ozempic Among 15 Drugs Chosen for Medicare Price Negotiations
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare's list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday.
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Trump's Inauguration Marks New Era for Cryptocurrency
Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office Monday.
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Poll: Fed to Hold Rates Amid New Inflation Worries
The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady on Jan. 29 and resume cutting in March, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters, as policymakers digest an expected barrage of new economic policies from Washington.
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TikTok-Like RedNote Has Ties to Chinese Military
With the wildly popular video app TikTok set to be disabled in the U.S. this weekend, hundreds of thousands of young people are moving over to a competitive Chinese social media platform, heavily invested by the Chinese military, the Washington Examiner reported on Thursday.
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Microsoft Bundles Copilot With Microsoft 365
Microsoft said Thursday that it is now including Copilot AI features to its Microsoft 365 suite for individual consumers, a day after it rolled out on-demand AI agents for businesses.
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2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Is a BETTER SUV
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is an impressive mid-luxury SUV. A versatile choice, the Palisade's base trims deliver family-friendly value while the upper trims approach luxury SUV territory while maintaining a reasonable price point.
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Mercedes CLE450 Offers Stunning Looks, Plenty of Power
Mercedes-Benz has long been synonymous with luxury, performance, and innovative engineering.
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3 Small Business Funding Myths Holding You Back
Business funding is equal parts science and art, and like most topics that fall under both categories, it's also incredibly misunderstood.There are a lot of laws and standard practices that are clearly black and white, but there are also a lot of aspects of the process open...
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Bill Would Eliminate Taxes on Overtime Pay
Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, reintroduced legislation on Wednesday that would eliminate taxes on overtime pay, an idea supported by President-elect Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign, The Hill reported.
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Cost Biggest Factor for Retirees' Housing Choice
Nearly a full three-quarters, 74%, of older adults say cost of living will be the most important factor they will consider when deciding where to live in retirement, a Carewell survey of 1,001 Americans 45 years of age and older found.While most Americans view owning their...
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Get Ready for the BIGGEST Car Law Changes in 2025!
Recently, my son Paul Fix III, who is also an expert on the automotive industry, and I discussed on our podcast the Trump administration promise to revoke the Biden-Harris administration mandate that put a ban on sales of new gas cars for California and nearly a dozen other...
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Not Saving Enough for Retirement?
You're not alone. Tips on how to put aside more and get tax advantages, too.
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TikTok Plans Total US Shutdown: Report
Social media giant TikTok plans to completely shut down its operations in the United States Sunday if a ban ordered by legislators goes through as planned, a report said.
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'Curb Your Enthusiasm' in 2025
"Curb Your Enthusiasm," which ran its series finale last year, starred Larry David as an over-the-top version of himself in a comedy series that showed how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.