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Key Takeaways President Donald Trump said that a tariff rebate check was unlikely to be issued until 2026, dashing hopes that it could arrive in time for the holiday shopping season.However, other White House officials stated that Congress must first approve the concept of Trump’s $2,000 tariff “dividend.”Some legislators raised questions about how tariff revenues should be spent, saying that the country’s deficit posed a challenge, while others welcomed the rebate proposal. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff rebate checks may have a bumpy road to becoming a reality. Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff…

Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, US, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday voiced support for another interest rate cut at the central bank’s December meeting, saying he’s grown concerned over the labor market and the sharp slowdown in hiring.In an increasingly divided Fed, Waller’s comments put him squarely in the camp of those looking to ease monetary policy to head off further danger in the jobs…

Key Takeaways The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish its report on Thursday on September job creation, after a six-week delay caused by the government shutdown.U.S. employers are forecast to have added 51,000 jobs, more than the 22,000 in August, although less than the 147,000 average in the 12 months through April.Uncertainty about tariffs has weighed on job creation, resulting in a significant hiring slowdown. A long-delayed report on job growth Thursday is likely to show the job market bounced back in September after a dismal summer.The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to publish its monthly report on job…

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A lawn sprinkler system costs $2,539 on average and can range from $0.20 to $1 per square foot of coverage. A sprinkler system can add to your home’s value and marketability, but may not recoup all installation costs..Though installing a sprinkler system doesn’t guarantee a higher home value, an automated watering system can improve your lawn’s health and aesthetics, save you time holding a hose, and potentially cut costs.Pros and cons of a sprinkler systemProsKeeps lawn consistently wateredAutomation reduces mental load for home upkeepCould save water compared to watering less strategicallyConsAdditional upfront expense compared to manual watering with a hoseMay…

In spite of asset managers’ growing enthusiasm for the use of mutual fund/ETF hybrid shares, it might be some time before financial advisors start investing in such products on a large scale, according to the November 2025 issue of FUSE Research Network’s Advisor Trend Monitor.Dozens of asset managers have filed applications for exemptive relief, seeking to create dual share classes of existing mutual funds or ETFs. In September, the SEC published a notice indicating its intention to grant permission for a dual-share structure to Dimension Fund Advisors, with broader approvals expected to follow. The government shutdown threatened to throw a…

Stocks opened lower and recovered briefly but slid through the afternoon to begin a big week for economic reporting and an even bigger one on the earnings front. With data distributed by the federal government starting to flow again, investors, traders and speculators are fixating on what the leader of the AI revolution will say about its most recently completed quarter.The Census Bureau announced late Friday that it would publish August construction spending data today, as it updates its release calendar in the aftermath of the government shutdown. The agency will provide the release schedule as soon as it becomes…

Content marketing has long been a popular way for financial advisors to attract clients, given its ability to enhance Search Engine Optimization (SEO), increase traffic to the advisor’s website, and ultimately lead to more inbound leads (without necessarily incurring a significant hard-dollar outlay). However, with consumers increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools to find answers to their questions (potentially reducing the number of ‘clicks’ to advisors’ websites themselves), some advisors might wonder whether content creation remains a viable marketing tool. In this guest post, financial advisor marketing consultant Brent Carnduff shows how the rise of AI search isn’t a…

President Trump began his second term with a trade war, and the sentiment among US workers has been anything but great. Last week, however, the president surprised his cabinet and introduced a new idea: sending out a $2,000 “dividend” check to Americans. Using revenue from the trade war, Trump is proposing the influx of money be put into people’s pockets as well as “lower our debt.” What’s old is new. This isn’t the first time the president has floated sending out checks, and the idea faces countless hurdles were it ever to become law. However, one thing remains certain: sending out…

Key Takeaways The median net worth of Americans 45–54 is $246,700, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest data.Wealth gaps in this age group reflect salaries, inheritances, home equity, spending habits, and investment size.To grow wealth before retirement, focus on maximizing earnings, managing spending, and investing through tax-advantaged accounts. The Average Net Worth for Ages 45–54 and What It Reveals About Retirement Readiness Americans between 45 and 54 have a median net worth of $246,700, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. “Median” is a middle-of-the-road number that means that half of people in this age group have more…