Monday’s solar eclipse brought unexpected disruptions for some of the country’s smaller airports. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that arriving flights at airports in areas from Burlington, Vermont, to southern Illinois were briefly halted on Monday morning in anticipation of the total eclipse. While such disruptions are typically caused by weather or heavy traffic at
President Joe Biden is set to introduce a new plan for forgiving student debt, following the Supreme Court’s rejection of his initial proposal. This time around, Biden is focusing on creating a more legally resilient aid package by targeting specific groups of borrowers who are facing financial hardship. The plan aims to provide relief to
The two cities in Colorado, Denver and Boulder, have been experiencing significant economic growth, primarily fueled by the tech industry. This growth is attributed to a variety of factors such as a strong military presence, leading universities, and a focus on high-tech industries like aerospace and quantum tech. While this growth has been beneficial for
During Janet Yellen’s recent trip to China, she emphasized the need for Beijing to change its policy on industry and the economy. Yellen highlighted the importance of addressing issues such as China’s industrial overcapacity, excess production of goods, and the impact on global competitors’ pricing. This indicates a clear focus on the need for a
Jamie Dimon, the esteemed CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring about significant changes to society. In his recent annual letter to shareholders, Dimon highlighted AI as a critical topic, emphasizing the transformative potential of this technology. He stated that while the full extent of AI’s impact remains uncertain,
President Joe Biden is set to announce a new student loan forgiveness plan that could potentially benefit millions of Americans. This initiative comes after the Supreme Court rejected his initial attempt to cancel student debt, ruling it unconstitutional. The revised plan aims to target specific borrowers who meet certain criteria such as being eligible for
Despite the optimism of blockchain startup Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, the prediction of the cryptocurrency market reaching a market capitalization of $5 trillion appears to be overly ambitious. While Garlinghouse cites factors such as the approval of U.S spot bitcoin ETFs and the upcoming bitcoin “halving” as reasons for this bullish outlook, there are several
One of the top dividend picks on Wall Street right now is OneMain Holdings (OMF). This financial services company focuses on non-prime customers and offers an attractive dividend yield of 8.1%. In addition to regular dividends, the company also engages in share repurchases, further boosting shareholder returns. Analysts like Kenneth Lee from RBC Capital have
As the “silver tsunami” looms with a record number of Americans reaching the age of 65, retirees are facing high-stakes financial decisions. With more than 11,200 baby boomers expected to turn 65 each day through 2027, this phase has been labeled as “peak 65.” However, this generation is grappling with various challenges as they enter
ETFs are investment funds that are traded on stock exchanges, much like individual stocks. The IR+M Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF (TAXX) is a new ETF introduced by BondBloxx, managed by Joanna Gallegos. Gallegos emphasizes the importance of looking beyond traditional municipal bond portfolios and focusing on the relative value of after-tax income. This approach aims