White House presents budget proposal featuring significant reductions: 5 key points to understand
The White House recently pushed for significant cuts to non-disability programs in President Trump’s 2026 budget request, while also looking to bolster funding for defense and border initiatives. This so-called "skinny budget" isn’t unusual for a president’s initial proposal. However, some budget conservatives have raised concerns about certain key aspects. Republicans are eager for more […]
8 errors to steer clear of if you want the 100,000-point Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus – The Points Guy
You might have heard that Chase is wrapping up what they’re calling the best offer on the Chase Sapphire Priority Card in four years. I mean, that’s quite a long time, and it’s kind of hard to say if or when they’ll come back with something similar. We’re talking about a chance to snag 100,000 […]
5 Key Points In Australia Elections
Sydney: Australia will hold its general election on Saturday. This is a fierce battle contest between party leaders, with a sharp contrasting vision for the country. Below are five things you need to know about the vote below. Blue-collar boy The election pits the left-leaning incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against his stubbornly conservative rival, […]
Power Cut Chaos In Spain, Portugal, Operator Points To ‘Rare Phenomenon’
New Delhi: Millions of Spain, Portugal and some parts of Southern France have been affected by rare blackouts, causing traffic, trains and regular activities to halt, causing panic among people. Initially, the cause of the outage was unknown, but Portugal’s power grid operator said that a “rare atmospheric phenomenon” was behind the power outage and […]
25 Dead, 750 Injured In Iran Port Fire, Blast Heard 50 Km Away: 10 Points
25 people have been killed and 750 have been injured in the fire after the smoke exploded significantly in Iran’s largest commercial port and surrounding area. Strong winds have caused obstacles to firefighting operations. This is the key point: An explosion occurred at Shahid Rajae port in southern Iran on Saturday, leading to a massive […]
John Kerry bristles as MSNBC host points out Russia took Crimea on his watch under Obama
John Kelly’s former Secretary of State took a defensive stance after the MSNBC host pointed out that Russia annexed Crimea under his surveillance during the Obama administration. MSNBC’s Chris Jansing spoke with Kelly from within the Vatican on Friday ahead of Pope Francis’ Saturday funeral. Yangsing noted that Pope Francis was a “voice for peace” […]
How I got a 20X return on my Chase Sapphire Preferred last year – The Points Guy
When I frequently recommend a reward credit card to friends and family, I get the question right away: “But is that one of the annual fees?” It is true that many reward cards are worth wearing annual fees. But in my opinion it is usually a very small investment and provides value over the years. […]
Loyalty program Bilt to offer points on student loan, housing payments: ‘More mature credit profile’
Bilt Rewards is a loyalty program that offers perks on rent payments and mortgages, bringing attention to student loans, one of the nation’s biggest debt problems. The New York-based startup, which operates as a payment processor, announced a program on Wednesday that rewards students with loans and campus housing payment points. The company already boasts […]
Dow surges more than 1,000 points after Trump admin claims ’18 proposals’ received for new trade deals — poised for another big rally
Wall Street roved Tuesday after the Trump administration said it had received “18 proposals” for trade deals. And the market is ready for another rally on Wednesday about new optimism in dealing with China. President Trump calls the 145% tariff he imposed on China “very high,” indicating that they “essentially” contracted that they were in […]
Dow futures jump 400 points after Trump says he doesn’t plan to get rid of Fed chief: Live updates – CNBC
The trader works on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor at Opening Bell in New York City on March 5, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Stock futures climbed Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to take Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from his post as […]