Retirement planning is a big deal. It's not just about having money saved up. It's about making sure you can live the way you want to after you stop working. Many people struggle with this. In fact, less than half of Americans are on track to keep their current lifestyle in retirement. Different ge
The new year began with a bumpy ride for Wall Street. After a strong 2025, stocks couldn't keep up the momentum. Tech stocks, which had been leading the charge, couldn't sustain their early gains. The S&P 500, which had surged over 16% in 2025, dipped slightly. The Nasdaq also fell, while the Dow ma
Bitwise recently filed for 11 new crypto ETFs, but the market didn't react much. This shows that ETF filings are no longer exciting news. The market has seen a lot of these filings, and investors are now more focused on other things. The new ETFs would invest in different cryptocurrencies like Aave
As 2025 wrapped up, the student loan forgiveness landscape saw some shifts. The Department of Education restarted several programs that had been on hold. Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden's administration had already greenlit billions in loan forgiveness. This relief came through var
The year 2025 was a whirlwind for the global economy. The U. S. government shook things up by challenging old economic beliefs. They put up tariffs, questioned the Federal Reserve's independence, and ignored international institutions. Meanwhile, debt kept climbing. On top of that, the world faced g
China East Education Holdings Limited is making waves in the investment world. Analysts are showing a lot of interest in this company. GF Securities, for instance, has kept its "Buy" rating on the company. They even set a price target of HK$10. 16 for it. This is higher than what other analysts are
Moto Finance, a new financial tech company, just got $1. 8 million to build a unique money platform. This platform combines a high-interest savings account and a premium credit card, all powered by blockchain tech. The idea is to give people better ways to save, spend, and earn rewards, all in one p
The stock market has been on a roll for the past three years, and many are wondering if the good times will keep on rolling into 2026. Analysts have different opinions on how much the market will grow, but they all agree that it will go up. The S&P 500 ended 2025 at 6, 845. 5 points, and some expert
In November 2025, the ICAI Dallas chapter brought together finance professionals for a day of learning and networking at the University of Texas at Dallas. The event, focused on the future of finance, drew around 140 attendees eager to explore topics like AI, automation, and cloud ERP strategies. T
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest point in 2025, giving homebuyers a bit of good news as the year comes to a close. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now at 6. 15%, down from 6. 18% the previous week. This is a significant drop from the start of the year, when rates were aro
