Reasons behind Kyle Tucker’s $60 million annual contract — despite the surprise
Let’s Play a Little Game Consider this: two players, both noteworthy in their own right. Player 1: 22 home runs, 73 RBIs. Player 2: 19 home runs, 72 RBIs. Now, it gets intriguing. And, yes, you can stop arguing about the importance of home runs or RBIs. I’ll circle back to that. Player 1 recently […]
Biden’s $417K annual pension is unusually large, exceeding his presidential salary. Boost your retirement earnings.
Former President Joe Biden started his political journey in Washington, D.C., as one of the less affluent politicians, but he will exit with the most substantial pension in presidential history. Quite a turnaround, I’d say. Demian Brady, vice president of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, remarked, “The 83-year-old’s pension is $417,000 annually, which is, frankly, […]
Georgia introduces a new ‘America First’ license plate with an annual cost of $90
Georgia Launches New License Plates for America’s 250th Anniversary As the quarter-millennium mark of the United States draws near, Georgia is making a statement not just with commemorative license plates, but also by introducing “America First” plates. The new plates were unveiled through Senate Bill 291, spearheaded by Republican state Senator Steve Gooch and later […]
Bitcoin faces its first annual decline since 2022 as broader economic trends impact cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin’s Annual Struggles Amid Economic Pressures As the year wraps up, Bitcoin is on a trajectory to record its first annual loss since 2022, impacted by macroeconomic challenges and a drop in trading momentum. Despite reaching new highs earlier this year, the cryptocurrency has found it difficult to stabilize since October, culminating in its largest […]
Dollar heading for its largest annual decline since 2017
Dollar on Track for Major Decline The dollar appears set for its largest annual fall since 2017, with expectations of further weakness in the coming year as the Federal Reserve continues its trend of cutting interest rates. This year, the dollar has plummeted by 9.6% against a set of major currencies. Concerns about the stability […]
3 Fidelity ETFs to Buy and Keep for Lifetime $100,000 Annual Dividend Income Starting in 2026
One fund stands out for outperforming the S&P 500 while offering a significantly higher dividend yield. Dividend stocks have a unique advantage, really, because they provide three potential revenue streams. As companies expand, their stock prices rise, which benefits shareholders. Plus, they typically pay out cash dividends, often on a quarterly basis. The best part? […]
How Many Walmart Shares Are Required for $500 in Annual Dividends
Key Points Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) stands as one of the top retailers globally, operating over 10,000 locations in 19 countries. Since its initial public offering back in October 1970, it has been a fixture in the stock market. Considering where to invest $1,000? Our analysts share their insights. Top 10 stocks to buy now. Walmart’s […]
Trump starts the 126th annual Army-Navy football game
Trump at Army-Navy Football Game On December 13, 2025, President Donald Trump attended the 126th Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. This marked the seventh occasion he has participated in this event, having attended regularly from 2016 to 2020 and again last year. Interestingly, the last time the game was held […]
None of the 12 surviving US military veterans of Pearl Harbor, all over 100 years old, can attend the annual memorial.
No Survivors Attend Pearl Harbor Ceremony This Year This year, none of the 12 U.S. service members, all over the age of 100, who survived the Pearl Harbor attack were able to make it to the ceremony in Hawaii. It’s quite disheartening, really, as it marks a troubling trend where fewer survivors are able to […]
Retirement of Pelosi and Greene brings $38 million annual benefit for former lawmakers into focus: ‘Abolish pensions in Congress’
A significant number of Congress members, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), are set to retire without pursuing re-election next year, leading to an estimated taxpayer expense of around $38 million annually in pension benefits. The unexpected announcement of Greene’s retirement, along with the substantial pension Pelosi will receive after […]