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Economists at UBS pointed to analysis done by the center-right American Enterprise Institute, which calculated that tariffs would have to be set at 42.5% to level out manufacturing imports and exports.

When you rent a car, the company almost always offers supplemental coverage that costs extra. When you get to that stage of the booking process, you’re probably wondering if it would be irresponsible of you to decline to save a few bucks. The good news is that the answer is probably no. Most people can safely decline the added coverage.Technically, what rental car companies are offering you is usually not insurance, but a waiver. Basically, for a fee, you can waive responsibility for damage to the rental car while you have it. The benefit of this is that, if something…

Stock futures pointed higher following a down week, as investors were optimistic a deal was near to end the record U.S. government shutdown. Futures associated with the tech-heavy Nasdaq, benchmark S&P 500, and blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average were up a respective 1.5%, 1%, and 0.4%. Last week, the Nasdaq fell 3%—its worst weekly performance since President Donald Trump shook markets with his “Liberation Day” tariffs in early April—while the S&P 500 lost 1.6% and the Dow declined 1.2%. Late Sunday, the Senate advanced a procedural measure to allow other votes today on an agreement to end the shutdown, now at 41 days. Eight…

A bunch of the large 3wick candles from Yankee Candle are on sale for $14.99.   There are a bunch of holiday scents and more neutral scents that would be perfect for after the holiday season.  There are so many scents to choose from- just head over here and scroll down a bit and you will see a ton of options.

Key Takeaways Bill Gates’ financial habits show the power of saving, smart investing, and purposeful spending to stay resilient in uncertain times.Build emergency savings for financial stability and investments for long-term wealth.Spend intentionally to help eliminate debt and prevent lifestyle creep.Diversify your portfolio to manage global risks and uncertainty. Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and chairman of The Gates Foundation, has shared lessons from his career that apply beyond business and philanthropy, including how to stay prepared for inevitable market downturns. His approach blends cautious preparation with long-term optimism, continuous learning, and thoughtful spending. Everyday investors can apply these same principles…

Hey everyone! I’m totally worn out today. Yesterday was a very long day. I got up at 5:30 am to drive RB40Jr and his teammate to a debate tournament in Silverton, OR (about an hour drive). Then Mrs. RB40 and I went for a 4-hour hike in the Silver Falls State Park. Unfortunately, I forgot my trekking poles and got totally blown out on the trails. Afterward, we visited the Benedictine Brewery in Mt. Angel for a flight of dark ale tasters, ciders, and meatballs. We had a great time at the brewery, but had to walk around the Seminary…

Have you ever seen a Printable Paper Christmas Village? OMG, I am so obsessed! Finding Christmas village houses at Dollar Tree can be a hit or miss as you have to go at the right time. And the other Christmas village sets elsewhere are pricey. So to have a Printable Christmas Village is like genius! You don’t have to run around finding houses at different stores or find a place to store village. You can simply print these up and put them together the same day! If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a cozy little Christmas town for…

Bessent says Americans may see tax savings insteadLast Updated: Nov. 9, 2025 at 6:56 p.m. ETFirst Published: Nov. 9, 2025 at 5:58 p.m. ETPresident Donald Trump on Sunday floated the idea of payments of at least $2,000 to most Americans to show the benefits of his tariff policy.“People that are against tariffs are fools! We are now the richest, most respected country in the world, with almost no inflation, and a record stock market price,” Trump said in Truth Social post. “A dividend of at least $2,000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone.”About the Author

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Notable S&P 500 Movers on Friday November 07, 2025 04:34 PM EST Decliners: Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 Friday, as shares plunged 8% after the video game maker announced another delay in the release of its highly anticipated title “Grand Theft Auto VI.” The latest postponement of the major release overshadowed Take Two’s stronger-than-expected earnings and an improved full-year outlook. Shares of Block (XYZ) tumbled nearly 8% after the payments provider missed third-quarter sales and adjusted profit forecasts. While growth from the company’s Cash App platform underpinned year-over-year gains in gross profit, outpacing growth from the…