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Marc Andreessen helps to recruit staff for Elon Musk’s US cost-cutting body Venture capitalist has role in interviewing and identifying candidates for new Department for Government Efficiency

Trump Tax Cuts 2.0: How They Will Affect You https://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-tax-cuts-wealth-ca405b63?st=EfYamu

Tom Standage’s ten trends to watch in 2025

Tom Standage’s ten trends to watch in 2025 Now that the world knows that Donald Trump will return to the White House, here are ten themes to watch in 2025 from Tom Standage, editor of The World Ahead

Helter-Skelter in Bonds as Markets Doubt Fed Cuts

Helter-Skelter in Bonds as Markets Doubt Fed Cuts Treasury yields are back above 4%. Blame Powell, blame Trump, but don’t pretend like the election is already done. It’s not.

"Did you experience an online bank outage (yesterday)?"

5 Steps To Take During An Online Banking Outage | Bankrate Online banking outages do happen from time to time, and they can be incredibly inconvenient and even alarming. Here’s how to navigate the situation.

“Total number of 401(k) millionaires hits a record high”

The second quarter saw over 34,000 people become millionaires Fidelity releases its quarterly analysis of savings behaviors and account balances for more than 48 million IRA, 401(k), and 403(b) retirement accounts.

The Price of Parenthood Is Growing Prohibitive. That’s Bad News for the Economy.

Parenthood Costs Have Become Too Expensive. That’s Bad for Economic Growth. A population decline stemming from falling birthrates and tighter immigration policies could derail America’s prosperity. Politicians of both persuasions are touting ways to ease the burden on families.

Why inflation fell without a recession
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/08/28/why-inflation-fell-without-a-recession
from The Economist

Why inflation fell without a recession High interest rates, not the passage of time, have restored price stability

"But although old age remains by far the biggest risk factor... the latest research suggests that as many as 45% of cases of dementia are preventable—or at least that their onset can be delayed."

How to reduce the risk of developing dementia A healthy lifestyle can prevent or delay almost half of cases

Homes Will Be Affordable Again – Just Not Anytime Soon

Homes Will Be Affordable Again – Just Not Anytime Soon Restoring purchasing power entails a slow grind of rising wages, falling mortgage rates and modest home-price gains.