Fourth-generation Iowa farmer Mark Mueller is no stranger to the ups and downs of the agriculture industry. But right now, he thinks America is on the brink of a farm crisis. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I’m more concerned now than I was 30 years into farming,” … Read more
It was a tough March for Thrift Savings Plan. 15 of the 16 funds had monthly declines and only the G Fund showed growth last month. The I Fund saw a steep decline, losing more than 9% month-on-month. L funds are also reflecting tough market conditions, losing anywhere from 3% to nearly 7% for March. … Read more
Comments: Oil prices rose after Trump’s speech, with Brent rising to $110 a barrel after briefly falling to $99 on Wednesday on hopes that he will soon make a deal with Iran. Stocks fell overnight in Asia and Europe, and opened higher in early trading in New York on Thursday. Stocks later rallied and ended … Read more
Richard Bernstein Advisors CEO and CIO Richard Bernstein provides insight on investment strategies in times of conflict and rising inflation at the Barrons Roundtable. American retirees may be done with their work, but they may still face an audit IRS audit if their tax return raises red flags. Data from the IRS shows the tax … Read more
Eric Swalwell is dipping into his retirement savings and deferring his tax payments as he campaigns to become California’s next governor. The 45-year-old Democratic congressman, who polls 17 percent in a crowded field, has also contributed more than $200,000 in campaign cash to pay for childcare costs. Tax returns from 2021 to 2024 show Swalwell … Read more
President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to dampen rising oil prices by telling investors what they’ve been dying to hear: The war with Iran is over. But after hearing that message for weeks, the war continues and with no plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, they continue to repair her. Almost two weeks after … Read more
The Kalshi app, a pre-ordered website, is displayed on the phone. Many states have tried to ban the company from operating, citing national gambling laws. But the federal government has sued to block those state laws to allow Kalshi and other predicted markets to operate. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide description toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images … Read more
Rising mortgage rates threaten to wipe out the home buying season. The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Borrowing costs have risen sharply in recent weeks following the divestment less than 6% in late February. The Iran was there it increases price pressure by … Read more
Ciara Horton | A minute | Getty Images If you’re ten years away from retirement, the current stock market volatility can be a good reminder of the risk ahead for your nest egg. Although stocks tend to offer the best opportunity for long-term growth despite their ups and downs, a continuous market decline leading to … Read more
A bad gas tax won’t fix anything. The Albanian government made one big mistake during the war in Ukraine. It failed to control LNG export group East Coast LNG, which sent European gas prices back up to Australia. Because gas prices kept the cost of electricity low, this created a major inflationary trend that continues … Read more