Private credit fundraising and deployment in Asia-Pacific is expected to slow over the next 12 to 18 months as macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and elevated interest rates weigh on investor appetite for illiquid assets, according to a report by Bloomberg citing Moody’s Ratings. Moody’s analyst Sean Hung said recent redemption requests across global private credit…
ECB publishes indicative operational calendars for 2027
Right now, the U.S. national average interest rate on savings account balances is nowhere near enough to keep pace with inflation. The good news is you can do better with high-yield savings accounts. We’ve reviewed the best high-yield savings accounts on the market, exploring their rates, fees, and account perks. Best High-Yield Savings Accounts &…
I’m still here! I took an unplanned (and therefore unannounced) break from writing the blog, which was intended to be for a week, but expanded to a month and then two months… WHOOPS. I confess I needed some time off from ye olde Frugalwoods after consistently posting for 9.5 years. That’s the longest I’ve ever…
At a glance A new early-life asset-building program could generate substantial long-term assets. Under modeled scenarios, broad participation and additional contributions to 530A accounts, also known as “Trump Accounts,” could generate between approximately $80 billion and more than $900 billion in long-term asset accumulation for lower-wealth households over the next decade. Expanding access does not…
Updated: Jul 5, 2026 by Kris Jarrett Our new home won’t be completed for over a year so it seems crazy that I’m already making decisions on plumbing fixtures! But since all of the plumbing valves have to be installed before drywall goes up, these selections have to happen much earlier in the building process…
Trump used the occasion to promote the launch of “Trump accounts,” which are special investment accounts for children under age 18.
EDITOR’S NOTE: We know that learning about finances can be a complex exercise, especially if you’re just starting your career or first putting together a written plan. That’s why The White Coat Investor created a new podcast called the Financial Boot Camp Podcast that will help you learn the basics-all in bite-sized, easy-to-digest chunks. Check…
Just today, I cancelled my ChatGPT subscription — I don’t need it anymore. I’m not alone. It’s not as good as Claude. Paid subscriptions to ChatGPT have plateaued because there is so much more competition. Now you may think: does it matter if OpenAI fails to generate income of $300bn? If a company fails, does…
We’re selling 95 shares of CrowdStrike at roughly $205 each. Following Monday’s trade, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust will 785 shares of CRWD, decreasing its weight in the portfolio to 4% from 4.5%. We’re taking off some shares of CrowdStrike after another powerful run. CrowdStrike is up roughly 6% on Monday, trading at another record high….
