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What the Supreme Court's ruling in the Cook case means for Federal Reserve independence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on June 29 said the Federal Reserve, unlike any other agency in Washington, has a measure of independence from the presidency and day-to-day politics. But the court didn't define to what extent.
The case is the latest round in an unprecedented fight between the Fed and President Donald T ... (full story)
An IRA playbook to build wealth
In the world of financial planning, we often treat retirement accounts as static buckets. But for the savvy investor, an IRA has a life cycle that must evolve as they do. From a teen’s first summer job to a retiree’s final legacy bequest, the optimal way to use these accounts changes based on tax bracket and life stage.< ... (full story)
A Financial Paradox: How Women Think of Themselves as Investors
I'm not one to distinguish investors based on gender -- I believe that investing is gender-neutral. However, a number of studies raise some valid points about women's comfort with investing.
Are women confident of their ability to save? Is saving different from investing?
A Vanguard national survey of more than 1,000 women ... (full story)
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Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified
Today in History
Today is Thursday, July 9, the 190th day of 2026. There are 175 days left in the year.
Today in History:
On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under the laws” to anyone “born or naturalized in the United Sta ... (full story)
The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing
Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” But the day that forged their bond — June 23, 2020 — was the worst of each of their lives.
Both Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles apart and never met, but they both died from harms related to their soci ... (full story)
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Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
“Our patriotism is medieval, outworn, obsolete,” T ... (full story)
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Within minutes of walking on a San Diego beach, marine ornithologist Tammy Russell found the feathered carcasses — one after another.
Some were mixed in with washed up kelp. Others were under rocks.
Each month, scientists and volunteers conduct surveys of dead seabirds and find what Russell descr ... (full story)
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
NEW YORK (AP) — A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China's wealthiest men was sentenced June 29 to 30 years in a U.S. prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.
Guo Wengui, who fled China a decade ... (full story)