U.S. Defense Officials have stated that the U.S. Navy is in the process of Rushing at least 2 Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyers as well as several other Ships into Positions off the Coast of Israel and in the Northern Red Sea, in order to provide Protection to U.S.…

BREAKING: The median monthly mortgage payment in the US hits a new record high of $2,747/mo in April 2024.

This is an 11% increase from 2023 and a 22% jump from the same period in 2022.

The median monthly mortgage payment is up by a jaw dropping 69% since 2021.

If you factor…

This radio interview describes Palestinian conflict with Israel honestly & historically correct. - Give it a listen!

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Art is not always what it seems.

Many of the world's most famous paintings have been 'restored' over the years — carefully returned to what we think they originally looked like.

But some of these restorations have been incredibly controversial...

For the first time in decades, gold and bonds are trading in completely opposite directions:

This all began in 2022 when gold prices began pricing-in a potential drop in real rates.

This was largely driven by speculation that inflation would return.

Now, inflation is back and…

Israel 🇮🇱 caused the displacement of 8 million Palestinians in Gaza 🇵🇸, and a widespread famine 👇

Sorry for the typo, it is Sudan 🇸🇩, not Gaza. No protests in European capitals. No airdrops of humanitarian aid.

Nobody cares. No Jews no news.

BREAKING: Argentine court finds Iran committed crimes against humanity:

As Argentina approaches 30 years since the deadliest terrorist attack on its soil was carried out, the country’s highest criminal court, in a significant and historic decision, found the Islamic Republic of…

How bad has the US debt crisis become?

Interest payments on US Federal debt are set to DOUBLE in just 3 years.

Interest expense is set to rise from ~$800 billion in 2022 to ~$1.6 trillion in 2025.

Even if the Fed cuts rates by 150 basis points, interest payments will still hit…

Massive rallies today in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam over news 8.5 million people forced to flee war in Sudan, 25 million facing humanitarian crisis

In a rapidly evolving fintech landscape, constant vigilance is key to staying ahead of the competition.

Check out the article for expert insights from Mark Friedenthal, CEO, Tolerisk on integrations, common pitfalls, and more >>> bit.ly/3VS5SiB

Congrats Dani Fava landing at Carson Group

She's an innovative thinking and thought leader in our industry.

Great move by Ron & Burt to bring her on board.

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Norway 2024 vs Norway 1942
Pro-Hamas activists started marking shops.

Photos 1 and 2 are from Bergen today. Photos 3 and 4 from Oslo 2nd WW.

This year marks just the 50th anniversary of women being able to hold a credit card in their own name.

Lindsey Lewis is on a mission to shine a light on all things women + money + has practical advice for those who want to join.

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Who will buy $1 trillion in debt every 100 days?

The most recent Treasury auction was a huge failure. Horrible numbers. There is perhaps a limit to how much US govt debt the market really wants.

If the govt can't control spending, rates have to go higher to attract investors.

This is my new friend Manisha Bhargava who was on standby and sat next to me on the United flight from Boston to Newark.

What's interesting is that she was also staying at the Intercontinental Hotel and we rode the elevator together last night and had a brief conversation.

What…

You never know who you're going to run into at #Tiburon Elizabeth Nesvold

Two tips for #startups from Elliot Shmukler (Instacart & Wealthfront):

1. Create a product that people want to tell their friends about

2. Make the product something that people want to brag about, it confers status on the user

#twist #podcast

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While CPI inflation is at 3.5%, inflation is much higher in many basic necessities:

1. Car Insurance Inflation: 22.2%
2. Transportation Inflation: 10.7%
3. Car Repair Inflation: 8.2%
4. Hospital Services Inflation: 7.5%
5. Homeowner Inflation: 5.9%
6. Rent Inflation: 5.7%
7.…

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The value of self-understanding