Can S&P 500 ETFs provide enough for your entire retirement plan?
Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor discusses long-term investment options in ETFs during The Craman Countdown. Most investors recognize that the S&P 500 is a strong vehicle for building long-term wealth. It’s often viewed as the go-to option for retirement accounts. Self-directed investors frequently choose either the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF or the iShares Core S&P 500 […]
De Blasio’s NYC Socialist Preschool Plan Squandered $100M — and Still Going — on Vacant Buildings
Bill de Blasio’s Universal Child Care Initiative Leaves New York With Vacancies and Costs Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ambitious plan for free and universal child care has resulted in a troubling situation of numerous empty buildings and a hefty price tag of $100 million. Even five years after his term ended, […]
Virginia Democrats openly seek to gain more power with a redistricting plan.
Virginia is currently embroiled in a significant partisan dispute that could influence the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 2026 midterms. Democratic leaders in the state have been criticized for what some describe as an “outrageous and deceptive” attempt to create a new Congressional map. In 2020, voters in Virginia […]
United Cajun Navy is willing to update the search plan for Nancy Guthrie for the sheriff.
United Cajun Navy Proposes Revised Search Plan for Nancy Guthrie The United Cajun Navy, a volunteer search and rescue group that’s gained national recognition, is looking to change the Nancy Guthrie search strategy. They aim to secure the necessary approvals from local authorities. In a related move, an independent journalist has initiated a petition urging […]
Why Michael Saylor’s plan chose to make STRC’s dividend paid every two months
Strategy Proposes Change to Dividend Payment Schedule Strategy (MSTR), a significant player in Bitcoin finance, has put forward a plan to alter the dividend payment schedule for its perpetual preferred stock, Stretch (STRC), shifting from a monthly to a semi-monthly distribution. The suggested changes, as detailed in Strategy’s investor presentation, would keep the annual dividend […]
Gov Tim Walz describes Trump as ‘weak-minded’ and lacking a plan to exit the Iran war.
Minnesota Governor Critiques Trump at Progressive Conference in Barcelona At a progressive event in Spain on Saturday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized President Donald Trump, calling him a “weak, trigger-happy president” with “no exit plan” for the conflict involving Iran. His remarks came during the Global Progressive Mobilization conference held in Barcelona, where attendees were […]
Increasing fuel expenses jeopardize Spirit Airlines’ plan to exit bankruptcy.
Spirit Airlines is currently grappling with financial challenges as increasing fuel prices complicate its attempts to recover from bankruptcy. This uncertainty is impacting its restructuring strategy. The budget airline had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the end of 2024 and is now undergoing a financial review aimed at stabilizing its operations and improving […]
New Democratic plan proposes increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit to $5,500 for each child.
McDonald Rivett Proposes Expanded Tax Relief for Parents State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivett is set to propose a new piece of legislation aimed at widening the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for parents. During a primary election night gathering on August 6, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, she emphasized the needs of working families. The proposed […]
Mayor Mamdani introduces $70 million plan for government grocery stores in New York City
New York City Announces Plans for City-Run Grocery Stores Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City recently addressed a gathering at a site proposed for government-operated grocery stores, referring to it as a “grand experiment” designed to alleviate the spiraling costs of staple items like bread and eggs. The mayor, who identified as a Socialist, […]
Margaret Iuculano: A Tax Plan That Supports Business Growth, Workers, and Families
Washington is at a crossroads this tax season. It has the choice to either bolster policies that promote business investment and higher wages, or revert to the uncertainty that has historically hindered employers. As millions of Americans are filling out their tax returns, the effects of recent tax reforms aimed at growth are becoming clearer, […]