This ETF Outperformed the Dow Jones and S&P 500 in 2025. Here’s How It Can Continue to Succeed in 2026.
The energy sector may not meet investor expectations this year. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund associated with the S&P 500 seems poised to underperform. Looking a bit deeper—and with perhaps a bit of humor—investors might discover that energy-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are not only doing better than past iterations in this space, but […]
Social Security will distribute payments on Wednesday, Nov. 19: here’s who will receive a check.
Social Security Benefit Payments Scheduled for Next Week The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute benefits to specific recipients across the United States next week. This will follow the agency’s November 2025 distribution plan. Who Will Get Their Social Security Check on Wednesday, November 19th? On Wednesday, checks will be issued to a […]
MLS is adjusting its schedule to match the global calendar. Here’s the reason.
Is American Professional Soccer Keeping Up? On Thursday, Major League Soccer announced a significant change: starting in the summer of 2027, they will align their schedule with that of the world’s leading leagues. This shift means MLS will run from August to May, culminating in championship matches during May. Along with the adjustment to the […]
Considering year-end gifts? Here’s why you might want to hold off until 2026.
Upcoming Changes to Charitable Giving Deductions Many people often try to make donations to their preferred charities by December 31st as part of their year-end generosity. However, significant tax changes are poised to shift that in 2025. This year, some strange new rules might push certain taxpayers to contribute more than they initially planned for […]
Investors Are Using Apps to Follow Other People’s Trades. Here’s What You Should Know About Copy Trading.
Important points Brokers are introducing copy trading features for users in the U.S. Jonathan “Yoni” Asia, the founder of eToro, stated that their copy trading offerings will significantly contribute to growth in the U.S. “Copy and paste” is becoming a buzzword in investment strategies. For a while now, people have been trying to emulate successful […]
Will the Visa-Mastercard agreement affect your credit card rewards? Here’s what you should know.
Visa and Mastercard Reach Settlement on Swipe Fees Visa and Mastercard have come to an amended agreement with merchants over a long-running antitrust lawsuit concerning swipe fees. This proposed settlement might give some merchants the option to decline certain Visa and Mastercard transactions or impose extra fees for using those cards at checkout. Here’s what […]
Government shutdown expected to conclude without an agreement on Obamacare subsidies. Here’s what it means for people in Oregon.
Oregonians who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, may face increased costs next year with no definite solution in sight. The upcoming federal spending package intended to prevent a government shutdown does not address the expiring enhanced premium tax credit that has supported health insurance for millions, including […]
Social Security is issuing payments today – Wednesday, Nov. 12: here’s who will receive a check.
Social Security Payments Update for November The Social Security Administration (SSA) is issuing new payments this month, benefiting millions of recipients nationwide. These payments follow the agency’s distribution timeline set for November. Who Will Receive Social Security Payments Today, November 12th? A specific group will get their checks today, including those on retirement benefits, Social […]
Silver Prices Rise Above $50 Again. Here’s Why It Matters and Its Implications for Gold.
The gold and silver markets experienced record highs in October, but prices have dropped significantly since then. By late October, December silver futures plummeted to $45.51 an ounce, down from an all-time high of $53.765 on October 17th. Similarly, December gold futures reached a peak of $4,398.00 on October 20th, only to fall to $3,901.30 […]
Lawmakers have introduced a long-anticipated bill on cryptocurrency market structure. Here’s its significance for digital assets and what to expect next.
The Senate Agriculture Committee has put forward a draft of its long-anticipated bill concerning the structure of digital asset markets. This represents a significant movement toward encouraging both institutional and individual adoption of cryptocurrencies. Released on Monday by Agriculture Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D.N.J.), the bipartisan draft sets the stage for […]