Ways to Increase Your Retirement Savings
Most people aim to have a solid amount saved for retirement, whether it’s through traditional accounts like 401(k)s or Roth IRAs, or even standard taxable brokerage accounts. Yet, many struggle with the right strategies to increase contributions to these accounts. So, let’s break this down. Ready? Here it is: “The best way to increase savings […]
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is 2.8% — but Medicare’s Premium Increase Will Take Back More Than You Realize
The announcement from the Social Security Administration late last year about a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for benefits in 2026 was met with mixed feelings. Sure, some seniors felt relieved knowing the increase was larger than the 2.5% in 2025. But, many were left feeling disappointed. According to a Motley Fool study, 54% of retirees […]
Rupee falls to a four-year low as rising oil prices increase remittance value.
This change has led to an increase in the value of remittance payments, with every Dh10,000 now being exchanged for significantly more rupees than in recent weeks. Oil shock causes currency collapse The rupee’s depreciation highlights rising pressure on India’s external economy, plummeting to a record low of over 93 against the US dollar. It […]
Increase in Child Marriages in Gaza During Difficult Times, UN Reports
Rising Child Marriages in Gaza Amidst War and Poverty In Gaza, child marriages are becoming increasingly common, largely due to the effects of war and poverty pushing families to marry off their underage daughters. During a brief monitoring period, the emergency courts recorded over 400 marriage licenses for girls aged 14 to 16. Additionally, a […]
New provision in WNBA agreement will increase pay for young players
WNBA Reaches Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement The Fever’s Caitlin Clark, along with other key players on rookie contracts, will see their salaries rise significantly, even without entering free agency. This development follows the WNBA’s tentative agreement on a seven-year collective bargaining deal, which was marked by the signing of a term sheet between the league […]
Hegseth criticizes the ‘anti-Trump media’ as challenges in the Iran conflict increase
The day after a troubling U.S. military operation against Iran, President Donald Trump took to social media to express his condemnation of Israel’s allies for targeting Iran’s gas fields. He asserted, “There will be no further attacks by Israel,” a claim that has been contradicted by U.S. and Israeli intelligence sources suggesting he did authorize […]
Euro and yen increase as dollar declines following rate decisions
Reuters/Kim Hongji/File photo This image, taken in Seoul back in December 2015, showcases a US $100 bill alongside other currencies. On Thursday, the euro and yen appreciated against the US dollar as major central banks opted to maintain interest rates amidst concerns regarding inflation from rising oil prices related to ongoing Middle East conflicts. NEW […]
Bitcoin Lags Behind Money Supply Increase as Energy Expenses and Interest Rates Impact
Simply put Bitcoin has notably diverged from the global M2 money supply growth, with some models indicating a fair value around $136,000, while it’s currently trading near $70,000. Analysts indicate that, even though the money supply is increasing, the stringent monetary policy in the United States is restricting how much liquidity can flow into riskier […]
WBC final reaches record ratings with a 128 percent increase from 2023
Record Viewership for World Baseball Classic Championship Game This year’s World Baseball Classic Championship Game attracted more viewers than ever before. The exciting final match between Team USA and Venezuela on Tuesday reached 10.784 million viewers across FOX and FOX Deportes, setting a new record for the tournament. A representative from Fox Sports shared the […]
Mortgage rates increase to 6.22%
Mortgage Rates Reach New Highs Amid Economic Concerns In a recent appearance on “The Craman Countdown,” Robert Refkin, the CEO and Chairman of Compass International, discussed the ongoing issues related to housing inventory and affordability, particularly as mortgage rates continue to rise. This past week, mortgage rates surged to their highest point in nearly four […]