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Johnson/Money Talks NewsYou’re paying about $4.15 for a gallon of gas right now. You can thank the Iran war for roughly a buck of that. But there’s a bigger story here – one that most people miss while sitting sobbing at the pump. While the US doubled down on fossil fuels, China cornered the market on almost anything that could replace them. solar panels. Batteries. Electric vehicles. And the Iran war is just…

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, D.C., at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 2026, following the White House announcement that he will lead the U.S. delegation to upcoming peace talks with Iran. Jonathan Ernst | reutersThe US and Iran could begin a second round of in-person peace talks this week, just days before a fragile two-week ceasefire is set to expire, news outlets reported Tuesday morning.According to Reuters, officials from both countries may return to Pakistan to resume those talks informedCiting Pakistani and…

Gemini/GoogleAccording to a report by WalletHub, Miami ranked as the fourth best city for retirees in the United States this year. The personal finance company ranked the best and worst cities for retirement by tracking “45 key metrics” including cost of living, health infrastructure and retiree “taxpayer friendliness.” Three of the five cities that WalletHub considers top destinations for retirees are…

NEW YORK, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The global asset and wealth management (AWM) and alternatives industries are entering a new phase, in which firms need to capitalize on years of investment in artificial intelligence (AI), private markets and data platforms to improve performance, according to the latest AWM and Alternatives Outlook from Alpha FMC, a leading global consultancy for the financial services industry.The reports, which are based on qualitative research conducted between global leadership teams at AWM and Options, highlight how the industry is moving from experimentation with technologies such as AI to large-scale implementation aimed at improving…

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Former US Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Wersh speaks to CNBC on July 17, 2025.cnbcRecently released financial disclosure forms show that Kevin Wersh’s wealth has surpassed that of all recent Federal Reserve chairmen.Warsh is President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. His financial filings show that Warsh has a stake of approximately $131 million to $209 million, with his wife, Jane Lauder, having hundreds of millions in additional assets. That would make Wersch significantly wealthier than Powell, who was considered the richest Fed chair in history at the time of his 2018 confirmation. Powell’s most recent filing…

Aiden Sanchez/iStock/Getty Images Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers Food inflation, particularly for meals away from home, persists. consumer price Index The data showed that food prices in March 2026 were 2.7% higher than in March 2025. However, cooking at home is…

US President Donald Trump speaks at an event about the economy at Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, US on January 25, 2025. Leah Millis | reuters National Republican Congressional Committee Launched on Tuesday digital advertising campaign The GOP-led tax break is being promoted in 14 competitive congressional districts in 11 states.The campaign, first reported by CNBC, is part of a Republican effort during the week to raise taxes due to highlight proposals, such as no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, which were enacted as part of the 2025 GOP tax and spending bill.”After years…

Andrew H. Walker/AWNewYork/Shutterstock / Andrew H. Walker/AWNewYork/Shutterstock Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers Long before Kevin O’Leary became known for his candid advice and sharp commentary on money, investing and business on “Shark Tank,” he was just a teen trying to earn…

Douglas Rising | iStock | getty imagesactblueA donation website that helps Democratic candidates raise small-dollar donations raised $568 million in the first quarter of the year, according to the organization. This is 50% more than the amount raised in the same quarter during the last midterm in 2022.The group said the total includes $391 million for federal candidates and $119 million for state and local candidates.In addition to federal, state, and local candidates, ActBlue is also used by other Democratic groups. According to the group, approximately $58 million was raised for charities and civic organizations. According to the group, ActBlue…