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What the Supreme Court's ruling in the Cook case means for Federal Reserve independence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on June 29 said the Federal Reserve, unlike any other agency in Washington, has a measure of independence from the presidency and day-to-day politics. But the court didn't define to what extent.
The case is the latest round in an unprecedented fight between the Fed and President Donald T ... (full story)
An IRA playbook to build wealth
In the world of financial planning, we often treat retirement accounts as static buckets. But for the savvy investor, an IRA has a life cycle that must evolve as they do. From a teen’s first summer job to a retiree’s final legacy bequest, the optimal way to use these accounts changes based on tax bracket and life stage.< ... (full story)
A Financial Paradox: How Women Think of Themselves as Investors
I'm not one to distinguish investors based on gender -- I believe that investing is gender-neutral. However, a number of studies raise some valid points about women's comfort with investing.
Are women confident of their ability to save? Is saving different from investing?
A Vanguard national survey of more than 1,000 women ... (full story)
Seeking fast growth
Q. I'm going to need a down payment for a new home in a few years. What should I invest in to grow my money quickly for that? -- S.A., Akron, Ohio
A. There's a tradeoff between risk and reward. Most investments dangling potentially amazing returns (for example, penny stocks) carry significant risks, while the "safest" ... (full story)
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While much of Hollywood was consumed by the streaming wars, Issa Rae was studying a different mode of entertainment thousands of miles away: microdramas.
No stranger to creating a successful online series, the Emmy-nominated actor and producer became intrigued by China's booming market for the short, mob ... (full story)