I Have a Lot of Money. My Financial Adviser’s Advice on What to Do With It Makes Me Think Twice.

The Salary Stain column offers financial advice. Have a question? Reach out to Christine and Iris anonymously here. Dear dirt, I’ve got a bit of savings set aside and some investments, but lately, I’ve been thinking about making a positive impact. However, I’m not sure how to bring this up with my financial advisor, since […]
Advisers caution that uncertainty around wealth tax leads to anxiety and risks of capital flight.

Surge in Wealth Tax Inquiries in the UK Wealth managers in the UK are seeing a notable increase in inquiries from affluent clients amid ongoing debates about potential wealth taxes. Some clients are even contemplating halting investment plans or leaving the country altogether. Prime Minister Rachel Reeves has not dismissed the idea of a wealth […]
Bitcoin falls as reports emerge of Trump gathering advisers in the situation room

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Markets React to Middle East Tensions The cryptocurrency markets, especially Bitcoin, are once again feeling the pressure as tensions in the Middle East escalate. This follows President Donald Trump’s early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada and his alarming messages concerning Tehran. Reports indicate that Trump asked the National Security Council […]
Biden dozed off during debate preparation as his advisers wanted him to excel on the main day, according to a book.

President Joe Biden reportedly faced challenges while prepping for last year’s contentious debate with Donald Trump. With fingers crossed, he aspires to be a “game day performer,” as suggested by insights from a new book about the Democrat’s campaign struggles. His advisors dedicated substantial time to preparing him during a retreat at Camp David, Maryland, […]
Why Donald Trump’s upcoming 100 days might catch his advisers and critics off guard

In the world of Donald Trump, a focus on traditional political expectations may be misguided, particularly in the upcoming months. He isn’t adhering to the standard playbook most politicians follow—like, you know, passing laws or forming alliances. Perhaps advisors expect him to show a more typical front, but that’s just not who Trump is, nor […]
Two Top Advisers to Hegseth Escorted Out of Pentagon for Alleged Leaking

Two top advisers of Defense Secretary Pete Hegses took administrative leave Tuesday after being escorted from the Pentagon and investigated as leakers, according to two officials. Officials were Dan Caldwell, Heggs’ top advisor, and Darryn Sernick, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Pentagon. It is not clear what their motives are, but one official said […]
EPA dismisses science advisers

The United States Petroleum Laboratory announced -The Trump administration has rejected members of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and the Scientific Advisory Committee. {beacon} Energy and environment Energy and environment Big story EPA rejects scientific advisers This week's Trump administration Rejected members Clean Air Scientific ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND SCIESORY […]
Trump told advisers he wants to visit China during his first 100 days in office: report

President-elect Donald Trump has told advisers he wants to visit China after becoming commander-in-chief in a bid to deepen tensions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a new report. The soon-to-be 47th president, who will be sworn in on Monday, has expressed interest in traveling to China within his first 100 days in office. […]
Trump, Putin advisers trade barbs heading into new year

The year is coming to an end with two sharp messages between Russian leader Vladimir Putin's top adviser and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, chosen by President-elect Trump to be his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, condemned Russian missile and drone attacks from last week. “Christmas should be a time […]
Advisers urged Tony Blair to rein in George W Bush over Iraq war ‘mission from God’ | National Archives

Newly released documents reveal that a senior U.S. official confessed that he believes President George W. Bush is on a “divine mission” against Iraqi insurgents. President Tony Blair's advisers privately questioned whether the US had “adequate political control” over military operations in Iraq. Documents released to the National Archives show that following the US military […]