Key Points Children aren’t legally obligated to support their parents’ retirement costs. Parents aren’t legally obligated to give children any savings they created for them. Familial relationships are often strained by unclear expectations around money. Retiring early is possible, and may be easier than you think. Click here now to see if you’re ahead, or…
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My parents saved money for my siblings and I to go to college but I don’t want to help them with their retirement – am I wrong?
Key Points Children aren’t legally obligated to support their parents’ retirement costs. Parents aren’t legally obligated to give children any savings they created for them. Familial relationships are often strained by unclear expectations around money. Retiring early is possible, and may be easier than you think. Click here now to see if you’re ahead, or…
Do You Consider This A Good Thing?
David Solomon pictured below, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, just got an $80 Million Dollar Bonus. Banks like GS are in the process of being massively deregulated, which means a free for all for the Wall St. Superbanks, like GS. Do you consider this a win for the Wall St. banks? Or, will this…
I Used to Dream of Driving a Range Rover, but These 10 Luxury SUVs Now Top the List
When you think about the most luxurious SUVs available today, the Range Rover is almost always on everyone’s list. There’s just something about this vehicle that emanates prestige, with some of the best luxury touches you can find when you are short of purchasing a Bentley or Rolls Royce. This is true whether you are…
Houthis To Halt Red Sea Ship Attacks If Gaza Truce Holds
Houthis To Halt Red Sea Ship Attacks If Gaza Truce Holds For the first time since attacks in the Red Sea began in 2023 in response to the Israeli military onslaught in Gaza due to Oct.7, Yemen’s Houthis have signaled they will stop their attacks if the new Gaza truce and hostage exchange deal holds….
After Lagging Its Benchmark Last Year, Can Vanguard VWENX Bounce Back and Outperform in 2025?
When it comes to index investing, investors really don’t have to look much further than the Vanguard family of funds. Founder John Bogle pioneered the passive investing trend by establishing a family of low-cost funds that seek to match the market and various indices, depending upon the approach sought. The Vanguard Wellington Fund (MUTF:VWELX) is…
Lions… FYI.
Lions… In my pre-market report I outlined that I was planning on buying/gaining more exposure to both Bitcoin and XRP. I have done that. As of now, I HAVE NOT added to my exposure to the stock market/JEPQ exchange traded fund. I remain still minimally invested. GM Click this link for the original source of…
Down 50%, Is This the Best AI Stock to Buy Now?
For an artificial intelligence chipmaker posting such robust sales growth, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is not getting any recognition for its achievements. Despite data center revenue where AMD’s AI business is housed rising at triple-digit rates in the third quarter and by 25% sequentially, the chipmaker’s stock is down 20% since reporting earnings last October….
Do You Know Which US State Has the Most Permissive Gun Control Laws?
In modern times, plenty of U.S. citizens remain concerned with gun control regulation. Those in favor of enhanced public safety often vilify pro-gun citizens who want the option to open carry. Yet these Americans state their right to bear arms is ingrained in the U.S. constitution. Aside from federal gun regulations, many laws or restrictions…
Do You Know Which US State Has the Most Permissive Gun Control Laws?
In modern times, plenty of U.S. citizens remain concerned with gun control regulation. Those in favor of enhanced public safety often vilify pro-gun citizens who want the option to open carry. Yet these Americans state their right to bear arms is ingrained in the U.S. constitution. Aside from federal gun regulations, many laws or restrictions…
What’s Your Take On This?
Lions… In light of current events, do you believe that NOW is the right time to get back, (fully-invested), in the stock market? Or is this rise in stocks just being fostered by central banks buying debt? GM Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Gregory Mannarino This content is courtesy…
At what age do you plan to retire and why?
Key Points A Reddit poster asked forum users when they plan to retire and why. Many said access to their pension or eligibility for Medicare guided their choice. Preparing for early retirement is smart even if you hope to work later, as you may have to retire sooner than planned. What’s your perfect retirement age?…
At what age do you plan to retire and why?
Key Points A Reddit poster asked forum users when they plan to retire and why. Many said access to their pension or eligibility for Medicare guided their choice. Preparing for early retirement is smart even if you hope to work later, as you may have to retire sooner than planned. What’s your perfect retirement age?…
Why SoundHound Stock Was On the Move Today
Down 29.4% in the first two-and-a-half weeks of the New Year, SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN) stock is off to a rocky start in 2025. One thing you cannot say about SoundHound stock though, is that it’s been boring ride. In early trading Friday, shares of the software stock, which uses artificial intelligence to process orders…
Billionaire David Shaw’s Hedge Funds Sold Broadcom and Bought This Stock Instead
Dr. David Shaw founded D.E. Shaw & Co. in 1988 with six employees and $28 million in capital. Shaw, who is no longer involved in the investment firm’s day-to-day operations but participates in strategic decisions, is one of the pioneers of computational finance. The billionaire remains the majority owner of D.E. Shaw. The Bloomberg Billionaires…
The Magic Of China’s Ridiculous GDP: It’s An Input, Not An Output
The Magic Of China’s Ridiculous GDP: It’s An Input, Not An Output By Stefan Koopman, Senior Macro Strategist at Rabobank An Input, Not An Output China just hit its 2024 growth target, as it always does. According to Bloomberg, an “11th-hour stimulus blitz” and “some export boom turbocharged activity” were required to get it over…
Trump Orders Inauguration Moved Indoors Due To ‘Dangerous Conditions’
Trump Orders Inauguration Moved Indoors Due To ‘Dangerous Conditions’ President-elect Donald Trump has ordered Monday’s inauguration to be moved indoors. In a post to Truth Social, Trump said that the weather forecast, including “the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows.” “There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to…
You Might be Surprised Which American Presidents Were Military Members
Throughout history, American presidents have represented a diverse range of personalities and backgrounds. Though the majority of American presidents were part of the U.S. military in one form or another, several presidents never joined the ranks. One extremely notable example was Thomas Jefferson, a great man who was responsible for helping to build important government…
Bitcoin Executive Order. NATIONAL PRIORITY!
Donald Trump plans to make cryptocurrency a national priority. Lions… Trump is reportedly going to be issuing an executive order on Bitcoin/Crypto as one of his initial first order of business policies. With that, Bitcoin has just broken above $105,000 GM Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Gregory Mannarino This…
Treasury Secretary Yellen’s Computer Among 400 Other Systems Hacked By China
Treasury Secretary Yellen’s Computer Among 400 Other Systems Hacked By China In one last masterstroke of incompetence on her way out the door, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has had her computer hacked by China. We don’t really care about the integrity of the U.S. economy, we just hope to God there’s no nudes to leak. Chinese…
When Mortgages Rate Jump to 7%, Who Can Afford a House?
Mortgage rates rose to over 7% on a 30-year fixed loan. It is the first time they have been that high since May. It is also a reminder that the days when 3% mortgages made homes more affordable are long past. The average rate was 2.96% in 2021. 24/7 Wall St. Key Points: Mortgage rates…
“For God’s Sake, Pay Your Fair Share” – Delusional Biden’s ‘Exit Interview’ Goes Exactly How You Would Expect
“For God’s Sake, Pay Your Fair Share” – Delusional Biden’s ‘Exit Interview’ Goes Exactly How You Would Expect Authored by Nathan Worcester via The Epoch Times, One day after delivering his farewell address, President Joe Biden sat down for the last interview of his term. The Oval Office interview, which was recorded earlier in the…
Thoughts? Opinion?
Thoughts? Opinion? To participate, click on the image below. Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Gregory Mannarino This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://gregorymannarino.substack.com and its author. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered by the host site and is…
Outside of Social Security, my parents have absolutely nothing for retirement and I’ll be stuck financing their retirement – is this normal?
Key Points A Reddit poster is concerned that his parents are unprepared for retirement. He’s helping out financially but can only give so much. Many young people may have parents living on Social Security alone but they can’t compromise their own finances. Also: Take this quiz to see if you’re on track to retire (Sponsored)…
Arrested LA Arson Suspect Says He Just “Liked The Smell Of Burning Leaves”
Arrested LA Arson Suspect Says He Just “Liked The Smell Of Burning Leaves” Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell said this week that an arson suspect who was arrested Tuesday in Pacoima told police he had started small fires because he “liked the smell of burning leaves.” Police detained a suspect around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday…
Cuba Begins Releasing Prisoners Following Biden Announcements
Cuba Begins Releasing Prisoners Following Biden Announcements Hours after President Biden removed Cuba from a blacklist of nations that sponsor terrorism (and rolled back a raft of sanctions implemented by Donald Trump during his first presidency that have contributed to the communist-run island’s worst economic crisis in decades), Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel said Cuba would…
Will the Trump Administration Actually Bring Down Food Prices?
During his 2024 election campaign, Donald Trump promised the American people that he would lower grocery prices, directly addressing a major pain point for millions of citizens that other politicians refused to acknowledge or address. But what proposals has he announced that will accomplish this, and what do experts say is going to happen to…
The Poorest Town in Every State in America
The number of communities characterized by limited economic opportunity and widespread financial hardship is unsettling. In recent years American families have struggled to manage a surge of inflation that swept the country. Many pundits argue that the pressures from those everyday expenses contributed to Donald Trump’s recent landslide victory at the polls. Beyond inflation however,…
Supreme Court Refuses To Save TikTok As Shutdown Looms
Supreme Court Refuses To Save TikTok As Shutdown Looms Update (1010ET): The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the ‘divest-or-ban’ law that threatens to shut down TikTok as early as this weekend if its parent company, ByteDance, does not divest from Chinese ownership. The ban-or-sale law, which will take effect on Sunday, passed in April with…
This Is What Will Happen If China Invades Taiwan
Most political and military experts believe that the People’s Republic of China (hereafter China) will never give up its ambition of claiming the territory held by the Republic of China (hereafter Taiwan). It is among one of the potential military conflicts that are seen as inevitable. Therefore, hypothetical outcomes, military simulations, and other questions abound…
InfluenceWatch Podcast #348: Fix Education Bloat by Breaking Teacher Union Bloat (with Corey DeAngelis)
Almost everyone can look at the education landscape in America today and see that something has gone very, very wrong. Spending per student has increased, and there is no evidence that this increased spending has improved student performance outcomes. But what if there are factors eating up the budget and keeping the student performance outcomes…
FBI Nukes DEI Office, Trump Demands “All Records To Be Preserved”
FBI Nukes DEI Office, Trump Demands “All Records To Be Preserved” Fox News confirmed on Thursday that the FBI has shuttered its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Shortly after the announcement, President-elect Donald Trump called for “all records” related to the woke unit of the federal agency to be preserved. The move comes amid…
Is Your Social Security COLA Falling Short? Here’s What to Do
Key Points Social Security benefits got a 2.5% COLA in 2025. That raise is already trailing inflation. If you’re struggling, it may be time to rethink your spending, downsize, relocate, or go back to work. Retiring early is possible, and may be easier than you think. Click here now to see if you’re ahead, or behind….
Apple Shares Crippled by AI Flaws and China Trouble
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares changed hands for $260 the day after Christmas. That has fallen to $228. Among the reasons for the decline is iPhone sales in China, which is the world’s largest smartphone market by far. Apple also pulled one of its artificial intelligence features off the market because of flaws in the…
Apple Shares Crippled by AI Flaws and China Trouble
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares changed hands for $260 the day after Christmas. That has fallen to $228. Among the reasons for the decline is iPhone sales in China, which is the world’s largest smartphone market by far. Apple also pulled one of its artificial intelligence features off the market because of flaws in the…
Apple Shares Crippled by AI Flaws and China Trouble
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares changed hands for $260 the day after Christmas. That has fallen to $228. Among the reasons for the decline is iPhone sales in China, which is the world’s largest smartphone market by far. Apple also pulled one of its artificial intelligence features off the market because of flaws in the…
The Wielders of One-Bladed Scissor
The title of this post is a nod to Alfred Marshall, who stressed that supply and demand analysis required we think about “both blades of the scissors.” Prices are not set by supply or demand alone – it is the interaction between the two that is crucial. It is for this reason Greg Mankiw once…
I’m 55 and close to retirement and curious what I should do with my 401(k) once I officially retire
The retirement journey is a long-term process. You have to save for many years before reaching your retirement goals, but what happens when your portfolio is large enough to retire? A Redditor recently posted in the Financial Planning subreddit about how to adjust a portfolio after retiring. The Redditor is 55 years old and has done a…
I’m 55 and close to retirement and curious what I should do with my 401(k) once I officially retire
The retirement journey is a long-term process. You have to save for many years before reaching your retirement goals, but what happens when your portfolio is large enough to retire? A Redditor recently posted in the Financial Planning subreddit about how to adjust a portfolio after retiring. The Redditor is 55 years old and has done a…
Prediction: Microsoft (MSFT) Is Going to Save the Fossil Fuel Industry to Power Its Billion-Dollar Buildouts
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. Key Points: Given the constraints of the U.S. energy system, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) intends to spend $80 billion in AI infrastructure, including server farms, raising questions around overstretch of its…
GLOBAL DEBT MARKET YIELDS DROP AGAIN! (BLACKROCK GOES “ALL-IN” ON BITCOIN). Mannarino
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These Dangerous Weapons Are Legal in America
Americans are deeply attached to the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. Many people in the U.S. own guns for the primary purpose of being able to defend themselves and their family from any potential danger. Still, the legalization of many of these guns is a contentious issue. Afterall, any weapon that can be…
These Dangerous Weapons Are Legal in America
Americans are deeply attached to the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. Many people in the U.S. own guns for the primary purpose of being able to defend themselves and their family from any potential danger. Still, the legalization of many of these guns is a contentious issue. Afterall, any weapon that can be…
I Believed Broadcom’s Stock Was Overpriced—Here’s Why I’m Starting to See the Value
For the longest time, AVGO was only a so-so stock. In the early 20-teens, prices for the stock then-and-now still known as Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) bounced around in the single-digits, only breaking into the double digits in the second half of the second decade of this century. Even as recently as the early 2020s, Broadcom’s…
I Believed Broadcom’s Stock Was Overpriced—Here’s Why I’m Starting to See the Value
For the longest time, AVGO was only a so-so stock. In the early 20-teens, prices for the stock then-and-now still known as Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) bounced around in the single-digits, only breaking into the double digits in the second half of the second decade of this century. Even as recently as the early 2020s, Broadcom’s…
Skip the Trip to Best Buy, These Are 10 Better Places to Buy Electronics
While Best Buy may be one of the biggest names in consumer electronics, it’s far from the only place to make a purchase. For years, Best Buy was the go-to place for everything electronics, especially in a post-Circuit City world, but fast forward to today, and you can easily skip a trip and choose from…
Skip the Trip to Best Buy, These Are 10 Better Places to Buy Electronics
While Best Buy may be one of the biggest names in consumer electronics, it’s far from the only place to make a purchase. For years, Best Buy was the go-to place for everything electronics, especially in a post-Circuit City world, but fast forward to today, and you can easily skip a trip and choose from…
Rocket Lab USA Price Prediction: Wall Street Expects a 25% Crash in 2025
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin just made headlines by finally launching its New Glenn rocket after numerous failures, joining SpaceX in this new frontier of private space travel. Yet another company has been routinely launching rockets into orbit, though it doesn’t grab nearly the amount of coverage as either of those two companies. Rocket Lab USA…
Rocket Lab USA Price Prediction: Wall Street Expects a 25% Crash in 2025
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin just made headlines by finally launching its New Glenn rocket after numerous failures, joining SpaceX in this new frontier of private space travel. Yet another company has been routinely launching rockets into orbit, though it doesn’t grab nearly the amount of coverage as either of those two companies. Rocket Lab USA…
‘Renter Nation’ Returns: Trump Victory Sparks Massive Surge In Multi-Family Unit Starts In December
‘Renter Nation’ Returns: Trump Victory Sparks Massive Surge In Multi-Family Unit Starts In December From a downwardly revised 3.7% MoM drop in November, Housing Starts exploded 15.8% higher MoM in December while Building Permits (more forward looking) fell 0.7% MoM (a smaller decline than expected)… Source: Bloomberg That is the biggest MoM jump in Starts…
Biden Commutes Sentences For Nearly 2,500 Americans Convicted Of Non-Violent Drug Offenses
Biden Commutes Sentences For Nearly 2,500 Americans Convicted Of Non-Violent Drug Offenses President Joe Biden said on Jan. 17 that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The latest pardons are being granted to people who were convicted of non-violent drug offenses and…