What’s the investment I’ve recommended most often for most people? A low-fee exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&P 500 index, such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO +0.55%) or the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY +0.55%). I suspect many of my colleagues would say the same. Even Warren Buffett has recommended it. In […]
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Bitcoin Price Drops Follow BOJ Rate Hikes: Is Another Crash Developing?
Since 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has posted four major corrections after interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ), with declines ranging from 18% to 28%. This dynamic places renewed attention on the BOJ’s June 16 policy decision. Data currently point to a variety of pressures on BTC, with BTC whale distribution and exchange inflows […]
Coinbase Quantum Report Warns Millions Of Bitcoin Could Face
TL;DR Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory Council published a report on post-quantum migration and abandoned coins. The report estimates that millions of Bitcoin may eventually be exposed through legacy address formats and address reuse. The risk is future-oriented; the report does not say quantum computers can break Bitcoin today. Coinbase Flags Long-Term Quantum Exposure Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory […]
5 Retirement Conversations Couples Must Have Ahead of Time
Retirement planning tends to get treated as a math problem: Should we retire with $2 million or $3 million? Can we spend $7,000 a month or $9,000 a month? Should we claim Social Security at 62 or 67? Those questions matter. After years of helping people work through retirement plans, though, I’ve noticed that the […]
Jabil (JBL) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
In the latest close session, Jabil (JBL) was up +2.1% at $384.82. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.5% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.7%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.31%. Shares of the electronics manufacturer have appreciated by 6.36% over the […]
Stocks Shake Off Trump Greenland Uncertainty With a Fresh TACO Trade Rally
Stocks continued to rally on Thursday as investors breathed a sigh of relief over the detente with Greenland. After threatening to take over the Danish territory either by force or coercion, President Trump backed off as it appeared that the U.S and Europe had reached an understanding on Greenland. Trump had proposed a 10% tariff […]
Ripple wants AI agents to pay in XRP and RLUSD. The market is still mostly USDC
Ripple is trying to put XRP and RLUSD into the market for AI-agent payments in an environment that is still mostly paying in the dollar-pegged USDC stablecoin. The company introduced the XRPL AI Starter Kit earlier this week, a set of developer tools for building AI agents that can send payments on the XRP Ledger, […]
President Donald Trump’s 7-Word Take on Interest Rates Is Due for a Reality Check
Earlier this month, the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.70%), benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.50%), and tech-stock-dependent Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.31%) all ascended to fresh record highs. The stock market producing outsize annualized returns under President Donald Trump is nothing new. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq skyrocketed 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively, […]
Bitcoin Miner Profits Fell As BTC Price Lost Strength: Will Miners Sell?
Key takeaways: Record-low Bitcoin mining margins and rising demand for AI infrastructure incentivize miners to reduce their BTC positions. Institutional spot Bitcoin flows vastly surpass miner output, making macro trends more vital than miner profits alone. Bitcoin’s price slide to $62,000 was paired with weak on-chain activity and declining BTC miner revenues, which have fallen […]
Kraken Adds USDCx Deposits And Withdrawals On Canton Network
TL;DR Kraken has enabled deposits and withdrawals of USDCx on Canton Network. USDCx is backed 1:1 by USDC held in Circle’s xReserve, according to Kraken. Canton is built for regulated financial institutions and tokenized real-world asset workflows. Kraken Adds Canton Network Support For USDCx Kraken has enabled deposits and withdrawals of USDCx on the Canton […]
To Close the Wealth Gap, Teach Your Children Well
Many people don’t begin planning for retirement until later in life. Saving earlier can feel financially difficult or secondary to more immediate priorities. But delaying retirement investing comes at a significant cost: time. Even modest investments made early can grow substantially through compound returns. The longer money remains invested, the greater the opportunity for growth […]
Equinix (EQIX) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Equinix (EQIX) closed at $1,055.85 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.21% move from the prior day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.5%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.7%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.31%. Shares of the data center operator […]
3 Genius Stocks I’m Buying Instead of the SpaceX IPO
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +19.17%), known as SpaceX, is attracting a lot of attention, as it should. It’s the largest IPO the world has ever seen, led by the visionary Elon Musk. Although Musk may be a polarizing figure, there’s no denying the success he’s delivered to investors so far through Tesla. While investors may […]
Why crypto’s future may look more like traditional markets
Those markets function because trading activity sits atop a vast network of credit relationships, clearing brokers and prime brokerage arrangements, Mercer says. “That’s what the world’s economies and capital markets are built on,” he added. When LMAX launched institutional crypto venue LMAX Digital in 2018, Mercer expected similar infrastructure would quickly emerge in digital assets. […]
Suze Orman to 54-Year-Old With $600,000: Skip the 1.5% Fee and Manage It Yourself
© pixelfit / Getty Images On the June 11, 2026 episode of Suze Orman’s Women & Money, titled “Caution, Caution, Caution!”, a 54-year-old caller laid out a problem many pre-retirees face. She has $600,000 to invest: $400,000 in a Roth IRA and $200,000 in a traditional IRA. She is weighing two firms, Fisher and TMG […]
XRP Demand Falls 91.5% As Traders Eye $0.63 Support
XRP’s (XRP) onchain activity has contracted sharply since its 2025 peak. The 90-day network fee average fell by 91.5%, while the realized profit-to-loss ratio dropped to 0.38 from 50, according to Glassnode. The decline in activity and profitability comes as traders identify the $1.00-$0.65 region as a major area of interest. XRP profit-taking flips to […]
Hester Peirce Farewell Speech Highlights SEC Crypto Rulemaki
TL;DR SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered a farewell speech titled “Peirce Out.” She criticized the agency’s reliance on enforcement instead of clearer rulemaking. She said she would join Regent University School of Law in November 2026. Peirce Uses Farewell Speech To Criticize SEC Approach SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce used her farewell address, titled “Peirce Out,” […]
2 Awkward Talks to Have With Your Kids Before They’re 18
As children reach adulthood, many parents assume they’ll still be able to step in when needed. In reality, that dynamic often changes quickly. Once a child turns 18, parents can lose both visibility and influence in ways they may not expect. That’s why I suggest having two difficult conversations that can make a meaningful difference: […]
Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
In the latest close session, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) was down 2.07% at $60.49. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.5% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.31%. The company’s stock has climbed by 12.64% in the past […]
This Retirement Number Matters as Much as Your 401(k) Balance
When it comes to determining whether you have enough money to retire, chances are you’re focused on the balance in your 401(k) or other retirement plans. After all, the more money you have invested, the more financial security you should have. However, the balance alone isn’t the only number that matters. Here’s another key factor […]