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President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony for newly sworn-in Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markway Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House on March 24, 2026 in Washington.Chip Somodevilla | getty imagesPresident Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US and Iran were “talking right now” and suggested Tehran was eager to reach a peace deal, although the Islamic republic denied it was in direct talks with Washington.Trump, speaking in the Oval Office, said he had decided to walk back his recent threat to order strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure “based on the fact that we…

The upgraded space features dedicated event space for lunch and learn, educational workshops and community engagement Sarasota, Florida., 24 March 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global Wealth Management (GWM), a leading provider of retirement planning and wealth management services, is pleased to announce the relocation of its Sarasota-area office to a new location. 6952 Professional Pkwy E., Sarasota, FL 34240. Global Wealth Management’s newly relocated Sarasota office is at 6952 Professional Pkwy E, featuring client workshops, lunch and learning and a dedicated event space for community engagement. The new office reflects the firm’s continued growth in the region, providing Sarasota-area clients with…

From time to time, a new set of economic discussions enter – or re-enter – the zeitgeist. This spring, terms like “K-shaped economy” and “stagflation” are trending. They shape the way politicians, pundits, and the media discuss the economy, but their nuances and real-world implications often get lost in the discussion. For example, stagflation fears are emerging as oil prices are rising due to the US-Israel war against Iran, rekindling inflation concerns. Even Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he reserved the term for “a more serious set of circumstances” that the country is facing today. “I always have to…

Before the Middle East war, the Gulf had positioned itself to become one of the world’s busiest centers for conferences, exhibitions and high-level events.The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have worked hard to be seen as crossroads for business, politics and innovation, hosting global sporting events from Formula 1 to high-stakes boxing championships and top-tier golf tournaments. The Gulf has also welcomed global CEOs, being home to major business conferences such as the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the Web Summit in Doha and Abu Dhabi Finance Week. A delegate to attend the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum…

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Stephen Rigali, Executive Managing Director of Kayne Anderson Rudnick, about the company’s evolution from a family office to a $55 billion platform and how it has approached growth with intention over four decades.He shared how the company prioritizes organic expansion, structured consultant development, and long-term client relationships, as well as how it balances high-touch service with scalability, utilizes specialized partners to expand capabilities, and evaluates the role of AI in improving efficiency without replacing human decision-making.key takeaways:How the company grew from founding capital to a $55 billion…

Workers’ biggest fear about retirement is losing a sense of purpose. That fear is not unfounded. This is one of the negative aspects of early retirement that no one likes to talk about. For the first several months, maybe up to a year, you may feel a little lost. Steady paychecks are gone. The camaraderie of coworkers disappears during long, drunken lunches. Low grade sadness may occur. But it passes, and when it passes, you naturally find new purpose on your own terms. I know this firsthand. I retired in 2012 and have been experiencing every ups and downs of…

President Donald Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on October 31, 2025. Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Samuel Coram getty imagesDemocratic candidate Emily Gregory is projected to win a special election Tuesday evening Florida State House seat representing one palm beach county The district whose residents include President Donald Trump.Gregory’s projected victory John Maples43-year-old Republican supported by Trump will reverse House District 87 seat from GOP control. The district includes Trump’s Palm Beach club, Mar-a-Lago, where he has a residence.With more than 95% of the votes…

Ramsey shows co-hosts Rachel Cruze (left) and Jed Warshaw talk on-air with caller Mary.Nearly a decade ago, Mary of Phoenix says she was swindled out of $600,000 over the course of three years in a romance scam.”I lost all my money, my house, my car, my jewellery,” he revealed. ramsey show In a clip posted on March 2 (1). “It was considerable, and that’s why I’m still working at 71.”Must readAs part of her recovery plan, Mary’s daughter agreed to step in and take control of her finances, including her Social Security payments. Mary receives a monthly allowance to cover…

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SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 23: Travelers stand in a long Transportation Security Administration (TSA) line that stretches at Terminal 1 of San Diego International Airport on March 23, 2026 in San Diego, CA. Casey Alfred | San Diego Union getty imagesSenate Republicans and the White House appear close to a deal to defund most of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown as airport delays worsen into the second month of the shutdown.A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tuesday that negotiations were still ongoing, but “the deal appears acceptable.” President Donald…