Economy & Markets
TIPS Yields Near 20-Year Highs Offer Retirees 5% Safe Withdrawal Rate
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are currently offering yields close to 20-year highs, potentially enabling retirees to safely withdraw 5% annually…
Treasury’s Market Move Undercuts Fed’s Warsh
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s unexpected intervention in Treasury markets this week has directly undermined Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s ability…
Tesla Stock Jumps Amid Las Vegas Robotaxi Approval
Tesla’s stock has risen following news that the company has secured clearance to operate a robotaxi launch in Las Vegas,…
Costco to offer Medicare Advantage plans
Costco will begin offering Medicare Advantage plans, according to MarketWatch.com, becoming the latest consumer brand to expand into health insurance…
Some Colleges Now Accept Venmo for Tuition Payments
Some universities are now allowing students and parents to pay tuition through Venmo, reflecting a growing demand for flexible payment…
China Orders Tesla and 8 Others to Fix Door Safety in Major Recall
China has ordered Tesla and eight other automakers to address door safety issues in what is being called the country’s…
Trump Plans to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs to Lower Prices
Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to lift tariffs on ground beef in an effort to lower prices, according…
Meghan of Sussex Discusses Netflix Series Role
Exploratory discussions have reportedly occurred concerning Meghan of Sussex and a potential role in a third season of the Netflix…
Saint Monday and the historical debate over work-life balance
The concept of “Saint Monday”—a 19th-century working-class tradition of taking Mondays off—resonates with contemporary discussions about work-life balance and productivity.…
Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automated driver suspensions
The Dutch data protection authority has fined Uber €825m ($966m) for using automated systems to deactivate driver accounts without providing…