What I realized when asking AI 'Isn't that right?' | Asking AI about investing (Part 1)
When asking AI about investing, the first thing I am careful about is not asking ‘Isn’t that right?’ This is because depending on how you ask, you might steer the AI toward the answer you want to hear.
When I was solving a stock practice problem, Bollinger Bands—a term I had never heard before—came up.
Read MoreThe 2027 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here’s the Average Benefit at Every Age From 62 to 70.
It’s official. On Oct. 14, 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for every Social Security beneficiary effective in January 2027. This represents the largest increase in benefits since 2023.
How much extra money does a 3.6% adjustment provide? It depends on your current benefit, which,
Read MoreSocial Security’s 3.6% Raise for 2027 Is Real. The Tax Thresholds That Decide Who Pays on Benefits Don’t Rise With It.
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Social Security benefits rise 3.6% in 2027, boosting the average retiree’s monthly check from $2,095 to $2,170.
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IRS tax thresholds on benefits stay fixed at $25,000 and $34,000 for single filers, never adjusting for inflation as benefits grow.
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Retirees whose income sits just below a threshold should rerun the IRS Publication 915 worksheet before taking IRA withdrawals in 2027.
Doris Buffett gave $30 million in 2008 to launch a scholarship fund for domestic-violence survivors; by 2016, it had awarded more than $35 million
Doris Buffett, the late philanthropist and older sister of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, gave $30 million in 2008 to establish a scholarship fund that helps survivors of domestic violence pursue higher education.
By 2016, the program had awarded more than $35 million to about 2,000 women, giving survivors financial support as they worked toward a safer and more independent future.
Read MoreFederal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat on interest rates Wednesday even though inflation has accelerated in the past couple of months as the Iran war has caused spikes in oil and gas prices.
The Fed’s latest policy meeting concludes less than a week before the midterm elections,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is It Time To Buy Chinese Stocks?
Chinese stocks have been beaten dow for a long time but it’s possible that a tectonic shift is taking place. It’s been such a puzzle to understand why their valuations have been low for such an extended time period that even the likes of Charlie Munger got fooled by cheap valuations.
One overarching challenge has been the ongoing regulatory environment.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
30% Upside for Leader in Market Growing 30% Annually?
Renowned e-signature company DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOCU) has got firmly back on track after some turbulence in 2021 and 2022 when the company’s share price declined by more than 75%.
The recent stock performance has fared much better, begging the question where is the ceiling for this once hot stock?
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Forget FAANG, Buy These Two Hot Stocks
Over the past decade, FAANG stocks – an acronym that represents the most prominent tech companies, including Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (now Alphabet) – have rewarded long-term investors. These stocks have grown faster than the overall S&P 500 and the technology-focused Nasdaq.
FAANG companies showcase several competitive advantages, and continued growth is anticipated over the next decade.