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March 30, 2026, 2:04 pm MTIn a changing economy, people living in communities small and large are exploring passive income options and strategies as they attempt to find ways to build greater financial flexibility. Traditional savings tools are taking a back seat, as digital currencies join traditional passive income sources in the quest to generate revenue.Rising costs are driving this shift toward higher inflation and less stable and reliable incomes. Also, assets are now more productive due to better access and growing interest in digital financial instruments. In this environment, the essential elements for income-generation strategies are education, due diligence,…

In a previous post, I debated whether it’s better to buy a house with a big lot or one with an amazing view. A key point was that unlike increasing livable square footage, it is almost impossible to create or improve views. sure, you can Add a level to take a look at nearby homes. But building a new 1,000-square-foot level in San Francisco costs $1+ million and takes more than two years – If You can also take permission for this. Who has the money, time or patience for that? And while you’re there, you’ll probably need to move…

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth holds a briefing with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Kaine amid the US-Israeli war over Iran at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, on March 19, 2026. Ivan Vucchi | reutersAccording to the Financial Times, a broker for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to make large investments in major defense companies in the lead-up to the Iran war. The Pentagon has denied this report. Financial Times gave this news on Tuesday Hegseth’s broker at banking giant Morgan Stanley approached BlackRock in February to invest millions of dollars in its iShares…

If you think a war halfway across the world won’t hurt your wallet, you haven’t been paying attention. I’ve been tracking the markets for a long time, and I can tell you this: geopolitical chaos is always flowing into your checking account. We’re seeing the Iran conflict impact everything from your morning coffee to your mortgage rates. When a critical chokepoint like the Strait of Hormuz – who handles about 20 million barrels of oil per dayOr about 20% of global petroleum consumption – is squeezed out, with the whole world paying the price. Here are seven ways this crisis…

Early morning, Craig McGlashan here with US Wire.It’s an exciting day at PE Hub as we publish the launch of our Sector Spotlight series. this first installment Focuses on private equity dealmaking in financial services.We spoke to several senior dealmakers Carlyle, charlesbank, gtcr, Motive Partners, Stone Point Capital And warburg pincus As we discuss the hot topics in this field in depth.

More than 10 million metal wire-bristle grill brushes sold at Home Depot are being voluntarily recalled after reports the loose bristles could get into food and cause injury, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. According to the CPSC, the recall involves six Nexgrill brush models sold nationwide between 2015 and 2026, ranging in price from $5 to $15. The agency said metal hairs can break off, stick to the grill mesh and be swallowed, potentially becoming lodged in the throat or digestive tract and causing internal injuries. The CPSC said Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports of…

US President Donald Trump speaks with entertainer Kid Rock before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2025 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik | getty imagesThe US military is investigating the apparent flight of that military branch’s Apache helicopters over the singer’s Nashville home over the weekend kid RockA prominent supporter of President Donald Trump, an Army spokesman said Monday.Kid Rock posted on Saturday video on her x account Showing two helicopters hovering and flying close to his home, he pointed to them, pumped his fist in appreciation, and saluted while standing next…

The red Wells Fargo sign is displayed on the exterior of a building in the city. Growing interest in AI for financial guidance San Francisco, March 30, 2026–(business telegram)–According to the 2026 Wells Fargo Money Study, Americans are rethinking what financial success looks like, how they get advice, and how parents are providing financial support to adult children. The research reflects a shift toward entrepreneurship as a form of control and independence, the increasing use of artificial intelligence for financial guidance, and increasing financial stress and communication challenges between parents and Gen Z adults. The 2026 Money Study, now in…

Like many investors, I have invested a large portion of my retirement fund in stocks. And like many investors, I too have been investing in it for a month as my portfolio is falling. The war with Iran has devastated the stock market, now falling for 5 consecutive weeks and entering the correction zone, which means a decline of 10% or more. Interest rates have increased significantly and gas prices are surpassing $4/gallon, more than $1/gallon above pre-tournament levels. When will all this end and stock prices recover? I recently asked Artificial Intelligence (specifically Gemini Pro) for input. Here is…

In 1973, OPEC announced an oil embargo on the US for its decision to re-supply the Israeli army during the Yom Kippur War. The embargo lasted until March 1974, during which time oil prices quadrupled. To control supplies, the federal government under Nixon rationed oil, by state, to 1972 levels. By February 1974, it was estimated by the American Automobile Association that 20% of gas stations had no fuel to sell. The second energy crisis of the decade occurred in the wake of the Iranian Revolution in 1979.Photo: AP US economy Recently it has been remarkably resilient, confounding forecasters who…