Tariff fights, rising US debt, and policy volatility weigh on global expansion—even as AI investment fuels some resilience. This has been a turbulent year, marked by uncertainty over global economic policies. US tariffs remain undefined in form and scope, fueling instability. Global growth is projected to ease in the final months of this year and…
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have become the fastest-growing vehicle in American philanthropy, offering donors flexibility, tax efficiency, and long-term impact. As of 2025, DAFs hold more than $250 billion in assets and account for over 10% of all charitable grants in the United States, reflecting their central role in modern giving strategies. What Is a Donor-Advised…
Although the federal electric vehicle tax credit is defunct, drivers still have a chance to get financially rewarded for buying an EV. Rebates remain available in over a dozen states. Congress eliminated the $7,500 federal EV tax credit in the GOP tax law signed by the president this past July. In an attempt to soften…
September was life-changing for 81-year-old billionaire entrepreneur Larry Ellison and his family. After announcing that his flagship database software company, Oracle, had a backlog of orders amounting to nearly $100 billion on red-hot demand for artificial intelligence, as well as announcing several other multi-billion-dollar contracts with companies including OpenAI, Nvidia, and Meta, Ellison saw his…
As Americans approach retirement, the question of whether to downsize their home becomes increasingly important. Many retirees dream of selling a larger property, purchasing a smaller one, and investing the difference to generate income. According to Zillow, the median home value in the U.S. rose 9.5% year-over-year as of mid-2025, meaning retirees who own larger…
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. The last day to buy an electric vehicle and claim a now-expired $7,500 federal tax credit was Tuesday. However, several major automakers have announced that…
North American banks are having difficulties keeping up with the evolutionary pace in payments. Technological innovation is transforming commercial payments across North America, greatly affecting major financial institutions in the US and Canada. Celent, a fintech research and advisory firm and part of data analytics consultancy GlobalData, shared a report on this topic at Sibos…
The dream of quitting your 9-to-5 decades before retirement age has captured the imagination of millions—but is early retirement really achievable in today’s economic climate? Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) has surged in popularity over the past decade as more Americans seek freedom from the traditional work life. The movement promises a life where one…
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The move aims to expand digital finance across Europe. Exchange operator and markets infrastructure provider Deutsche Börse Group has signed a deal with global stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group to integrate Circle’s EURC and USDC stablecoins into Deutsche Börse’s financial market infrastructure. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance with token-based payment methods, setting a…