Donald Trump is driving interest rates up around the globe
From being inverted in recent years, with the yields on short-term bonds higher than those with longer maturities (which generally foreshadows an economic slowdown), the US yield curve has steepened thanks to the big sell-off of the longest-dated bonds.
When the markets made big bets on the re-election of Donald Trump before the November election,
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A lot of time is spent discussing rules and strategies about claiming Social Security to ensure you make the most of the program’s benefits.
NH foster kids don't keep their Social Security benefits. That may change.
Unlike many states, New Hampshire keeps about $1 million annually in Social Security benefits meant for children in foster care. While the practice is legal, it’s not in kids’ best interest, according to a new report requested by state lawmakers.
The report recommended the state instead give the money to children when they leave foster care,
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Read MoreUS consumers ‘resilient and strong’ in face of high prices and interest rates
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World War III: 2 Must-Own Defense Stocks
If you’re not paying attention to the conflict in Ukraine, the takeaway is it is escalating rapidly. Among the latest developments is Germany’s approval of Poland’s request to send Leopard tanks through its country to Ukraine.
Another striking development has been the call by Boris Johnson and others to permit Ukraine’s entry into NATO,
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Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR), doesn’t cultivate cannabis but instead leases real estate to cannabis companies, enabling them to grow their operations.
In essence, IIPR is a cannabis real estate investment trust (REIT), and it was the first and is the largest cannabis-focused REIT to…
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