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U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks to the media outside the U.S. Capitol after the House of Representatives voted to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill in Washington on July 3, 2025.Ken Cedeno | reutersThe reluctance expressed by Democrats about removing President Donald Trump from office — even after he ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and attacked Iran without congressional approval — quickly dissipated after his latest threat to Iran.President’s Tuesday Morning true social post, Who threatened that “an entire civilization will die tonight” and raised fears of nuclear war, began a chorus of calls for Trump’s…

©Shutterstock.com 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 yearshelp you get rich trusted by millions of readers Middle-income families and standard-deduction filers benefit the most from the new IRS rules for tax year 2026, while higher-income earners and those moving up the tax brackets faster are at the biggest disadvantage. Big changes…

President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon | getty imagesPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.The move was “subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the full, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz,” he said. Wrote on Truth Social.The announcement came less than two hours before his deadline by which Iran must either reach a deal that includes opening the Strait of…

Palm Beach County, Florida and Minneapolis, 6 April 2026 /PRNewswire/ –Mark Linsky, Founder of L3 Family Wealth Partnershas announced the release of his new book, Wealth & Meaning: conversation about retirement A thought-provoking exploration of retirement planning that blends timeless financial principles with modern innovation. L3 Family Wealth Partners (PRNewsfoto/L3 Family Wealth Partners) Backed by more than four decades of experience counseling families, Linsky presents a unique narrative format: an ongoing conversation between himself and his late grandfather. Through this intergenerational dialogue, Wealth & Meaning Highlights what has remained constant and what has fundamentally evolved in financial decision making. Mark…

Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comBurger King is growing its workforce by hiring approximately 60,000 new employees this year. According to a news release, on April 2, Burger King launched a nationwide hiring search to bring on 60,000 new employees from entry-level positions to management at its approximately 6,500 restaurants in the United States. Read Next: 7 Potential Income Sources Seniors Always Forget About Searching…

Brooke Rollins, US Secretary of Agriculture, speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | SIPA Bloomberg | getty imagesUS Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent an Easter email to USDA employees that emphasized the story of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection, a message that some Christians said alienated them because of its overt religiosity.”Happy Easter – he is indeed resurrected,” Rollins wrote in an email sent on Good Friday, which was reviewed and first reported by CNBC.Rollins wrote, “From the foot of the cross on Good…

© jitawit21 / Shutterstock.com Market volatility has a way of reminding investors how dependent they are on a single source of income. When equity portfolios fluctuate rapidly and income earned feels uncertain, the appeal of dividend cash flows becomes solid: money that comes in on schedule, no matter what the broader market is doing. The challenge is to achieve adequate yields without taking reckless risks. High yield dividend stocks structured as REITs and BDCs hold a unique place in that equation. They provide income streams that rival or exceed what most investors can generate from rental properties, offering liquidity, no…

New Africa / Shutterstock.com It’s like there’s a flood on social media viral videos Taken from Amazon’s popular doorbells ring. From singing delivery personnel and angry neighbors to close encounters with wildlife, these video doorbells promise to give us a glimpse of events we would never know were happening otherwise. But is that really reason enough to slap someone next to your front door? Turns out, there are actually a number of reasons why you might not want a video doorbell. 1. Some people may be against you Simona Pilola 2 / Shutterstock.com It’s all fun and games until someone…

iStock / ljubaphoto / iStock.com 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 yearshelp you get rich trusted by millions of readers With the new year just a few months away, you may be like many Americans and have already given up on your resolutions to improve your finances in 2026. Don’t be…

B.V. Financial, Inc. BVFL has been upgraded to “Outperform” rating from “Neutral”, reflecting improving credit trends, a solid capital base and continued expansion in its core lending operations. The upgrade signals growing confidence in the company’s ability to deliver stable earnings, although some structural risks remain. BV Financial has shown a clear improvement in asset quality, with non-performing assets reducing from 0.46% of total assets in 2024 to 0.25% of total assets in 2025. This reflects better loan performance and effective resolution of stressed assets. Low defaults and fewer classified loans also indicate disciplined underwriting and monitoring, which should help…