Monday marked a historic day at the White House for two reasons: it was the first time a sitting president rang the opening bell of the stock market from the Oval Office, and the occasion was used to mark the launch of Trump Accounts, the new children’s investment program at the center of the administration’s…
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint request for public comment on potential approaches to further harmonize regulatory frameworks applicable to portfolio margining across securities, security-based swaps, futures, swaps, and related positions. The request for comment is intended to assist the agencies in evaluating whether greater coordination…
These S’mores Brownies are what happens when a campfire favorite meets a fudgy, chocolate-loaded dessert. With layers of graham crackers, gooey brownies, and toasted marshmallows, they’re easy to make and even easier to disappear. S’mores have clearly become a bit of a thing around here. Between my Mini S’more Pies, S’mores Cookies, S’mores Dip, and…
On the Inside SMAs podcast powered by Zephyr’s PSN, host Ryan Nauman speaks with Mario Valente, deputy CIO at Stansberry Asset Management, a 10+ year RIA with nearly $1.4B AUM and offices in Dallas (HQ), New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington State. Valente explains the firm’s focus on capital preservation and…
Thursday, June 25, 2026 How Airline Mergers and Competition Impact Passengers? The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines–with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What’s going on with the airline industry? And what do all these changes mean for you–the passenger. We learn…
It’s always interesting to watch Empower’s acquisitions and strategies that do not follow the norm. Contrary to CEO Ed Murphy’s pronouncement last year that they were on the hunt for a national RIA firm, their latest move to acquire Milliman’s defined contribution, defined benefit, and health and welfare administration signals an interest in benefits, which,…
Labor markets around the world are being reshaped by powerful trends, including rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), and population aging in some regions and youth bulges in others. AI’s impact on labor markets is multifaceted and complex: It has the potential to create new job opportunities and make many jobs more productive, but it…
Greek real estate has been gaining more attention from wealthy Americans, with recent data reflecting this trend. According to eKathimerini, a daily newspaper in Greece, investments by US nationals in property through the Golden Visa program rose by 30% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2025. This points to a broader shift: US…
Small bathrooms often feel tighter than their actual dimensions because bulky cabinetry, framed shower doors, and deep fixtures compete for every inch of space. This bathroom already had everything it needed, but dated finishes and heavy visual elements made the room feel far smaller than it really was. u/Middle-Safety-4104 Instead of expanding the footprint, Reddit…
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find truly free checking accounts. But they’re still out there if you know where to look. Indeed, many online banks and a few choice brick-and-mortar stores still offer legitimately free, FDIC-insured accounts with few restrictions and plenty of sweeteners. Some even pay interest, though not enough to keep up with…
