Federal Reserve Rate Hike Reinforces Trend of Longer Vehicle Ownership
As borrowing costs climb following the latest Federal Reserve rate hike, more Americans should consider keeping their vehicles longer, as new car investments and unexpected repair costs are a growing financial concern.
ST. PETERS, Mo., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following the Fed’s quarter-point rate hike, average new-car loan rates are around 7%,
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Read MoreClaim Social Security Early, Leave the IRA Until 73. That’s the Order Most Retirees Use. Reversing It Is Worth Real Money Over a 20-Year Retirement
Two retirees retire the same day with the same balances and the same benefit estimates, yet one ends up with materially more after-tax income for the rest of their life. The only difference is which account they touched first.
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Read MoreSocial security's top benefit could rise to $5,362 in 2027: What to know
Social Security recipients receiving the highest level of benefits are on track for a boost in 2027, though the exact figure won’t be confirmed until next month.
The Social Security Administration will announce the official 2027 cost of living adjustment (COLA) on October 14.
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Read MoreThe Dow Is Down for a Third Straight Week and the Nasdaq Is Somehow Up
Key Points
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The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.1%, the S&P 500 0.2%, and the Dow 0.4% by midday Friday.
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Bitcoin jumped past $80,000 after the SEC cleared a regulatory path for tokenized stocks.
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Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman,
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Read More4 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds to Invest in as Market Volatility Continues
Wall Street has faced heightened volatility in September as investors grappled with surging oil prices, elevated Treasury yields, persistent inflation and changing Federal Reserve expectations. The Middle East conflict has intensified concerns over energy supplies, pushing Brent crude above $100 per barrel at times. The 10-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5%,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Champion Trader vs Cathie Wood: Who Wins?
A battle between a great trader and a prominent money manager has taken place in recent years. Mark Minervini, 2x US trading champion, has taken shots at billion dollar money manager, Cathie Wood of ARK Invest.
His primary critique appears to be based in a rule that he has observed over time. A stock that has fallen 80% can decline by another 50%.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
66% Upside In Asian Ride-sharing Stock?
Grab Holdings has evolved into Southeast Asia’s leading super-app with operations spanning ride-hailing, food/grocery delivery, and financial services.
Growth momentum has been strong, particularly since 2023 which was a pivotal year when Grab hit its first quarterly profit. That took place in Q4 2023 on $653 million revenue, up 30% year-on-year.
Under the hood,
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Market Commentary: 1 Dividend Stock To Turn $35,000 Into $100,000
When you go hunting for dividend-paying stocks, a tenured growth streak offers a lot of confidence that the company can sustain its payout to shareholders. One stock that fits that bill is Enterprise Products Partners, a midstream energy company that offers a mouth-watering 7.44% dividend.
Key Points
- EPD is a monster cash producer,
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