July 1, 2026

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Insurance

When My Husband and I Got Life Insurance, We Looked at 3 Options

After having our first child together in 2023, my husband and I agreed that we both needed life insurance. Before that, he felt it was a waste of money, while I believed it was a good financial move. In my opinion, life insurance offers benefits not only after one of us dies but also while

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Energy

What Republicans Have Been Saying About Energy at the RNC

“Regardless of how you feel about the word climate or the words climate change, what I have found in this process is what deeply resonates with folks is that their relationship with water is changing,” Francesca Covey, chief of economic innovation and development for Miami-Dade County, told me. Sea levels around Florida have risen about

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Insurance

LEADING INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE COURTNEY DAVIS CURTIS JOINS HUB INTERNATIONAL AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GLOBAL EDUCATION SPECIALTY PRACTICE LEADER

HUB Expands Specialization in K-12, Higher Education Insurance and Risk Management CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 /CNW/ — Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today the appointment of Courtney Davis Curtis as Executive Vice President and Global Education Specialty Practice Leader. In her role, Davis Curtis will lead the

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Stock Brokers

Interactive Brokers Stock (NASDAQ: IBKR) Dips Pre-Market On Mixed Earnings

Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ: IBKR), a global brokerage firm, has seen its stock price decline by 1.92% in the pre-market session following the release of its second-quarter financial results for FY 24. Earnings delivered a mix of strong growth in some areas but fell short in others. YOUR CAPITAL IS AT RISK. 76% OF RETAIL

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Energy

Why clean energy strengthens America’s energy and economic independence

When breaking with Britain and conceptualizing independence, America’s founders understood that the concentration of economic and political power in the hands of the few was a threat to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Since then, each generation has faced a unique set of challenges and opposing forces that present an imperative to safeguard

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Investments

China Investments Inks Major Finance Lease Deal

China Investments Holdings Limited (HK:0132) has released an update. China Investments Holdings Limited subsidiary Greengold Leasing has entered into a finance lease arrangement as a lessor, acquiring assets worth approximately HK$16.14 million from an independent third party. The assets will be leased back to the third party for five years, with total lease payments amounting

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Fund

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF: The Ultimate One-Fund Portfolio Solution

Investing in stocks can be challenging, especially when it comes to selecting individual companies. The process requires extensive research, constant monitoring, and carries substantial risk. For those seeking a simpler approach, Vanguard offers a compelling solution with its suite of 86 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Among these various funds, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund

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Fund

Gov. Kotek proposes changing State School Fund calculations

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday released a proposal to increase the State School Fund’s current service level estimate for the 2025-27 biennium by $515 million. The State School Fund provides the majority of funding for K-12 public schools. The current service level is the state’s estimate of the amount needed to continue existing programs.

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Wealth Management

ClearTax and Grip Invest join forces to simplify tax management for investors

The partnership aims to simplify income tax filing and enhance financial well-being for modern investors. In a significant move to empower modern investors who are making high-yield investments, ClearTax, India’s leading online tax filing platform, and Grip Invest, India’s largest high-yield investment platform, have joined forces to deliver a seamless and user-centric tax-filing solution. This

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Tax

Debate on valuing freight for state income tax purposes heats up

A battle over the complex issue of how states tax the value of freight movements and deliveries may soon reach a climax, with significant resistance to change coming from the trucking sector. On one side of the argument is a push by some states, notably California, to move away from what is known as a

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