Author: Alex
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Your passport might not work in 2025 — and it has nothing to do with expiration
If jet-setting around the globe is on your 2025 bucket list, be warned: your passport might not work as expected, even if it hasn’t expired. Upcoming changes in travel regulations could cause chaos for unprepared travelers. New ID Rules for Domestic Flights Starting May 2025, domestic travelers in the United States will need a Real…
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Every Perk You Get With An Amazon Prime Subscription
Amazon Prime has been a game-changer for nearly two decades, shaking up how we shop, stream, and even manage our daily lives. With over 200 million subscribers worldwide, it’s clear the service offers more than just convenience. But here’s the kicker — even if you’ve been a Prime member for years, you might not fully…
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What Happens to Your Debts When You Die: A Practical Guide
When someone dies, their debts don’t simply vanish into the ether. For most people, these financial obligations become a part of their estate—the collection of all assets and liabilities left behind. If you’re wondering what happens to those debts after death, here’s a comprehensive look at the process and what you can do to ensure…
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Amazon Continues To Offer Attractive Upside For Long-Term Investors
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a standout performer, with shares surging 79.9% since a “buy” recommendation in October 2023. Over the same period, the S&P 500 gained 40.8%. Recent financial data shows strong revenue and profitability growth, particularly in its North America and AWS segments, and a notable turnaround in its international operations. While shares…
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Economic Forecast For 2025 And Beyond: Growth With Continued Inflation
The economic landscape for 2025 promises growth, albeit at a slower pace than in 2024, with inflation remaining above the Federal Reserve’s target. President-elect Trump’s policies, which are expected to stimulate spending while limiting production, will influence this trajectory. The primary concern is not a recession but the limitations on production capabilities caused by declining…
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America’s Electrical Grid: A $41 Trillion Opportunity Driving Stock Market Gains
The America electrical grid is in desperate need of a facelift. Most of it was built back in the 1960s and 1970s, and about 70% of its transmission lines are now over 25 years old. Many are creeping toward the end of their lifespan. It’s a ticking time bomb. Add to that the soaring demand…
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Gold could hit US$3,000 in 2025 amid continuing bull run
Gold had a remarkable year in 2024, breaking records and seeing its largest annual surge in 14 years. Analysts are now debating whether the yellow metal could climb even higher, potentially hitting $3,000 per ounce by the end of 2025. Spot gold closed the year at $2,611 on Christmas Eve, a 27% rise from the…
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Apple poised to cross $4 trillion threshold
Apple is on the cusp of making history as the first company to achieve a market capitalization of over $4 trillion. As of December 27, its valuation stood at $3.92 trillion, inching closer to this extraordinary milestone. If it crosses the threshold, Apple will beat out Microsoft, currently valued at $3.26 trillion, and Nvidia, which…
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Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has officially asked the Supreme Court to hit pause on the upcoming TikTok ban. His lawyer filed a legal brief last Friday, saying Trump “opposes banning TikTok” and wants time to work out a “political resolution” before the ban kicks in. Right now, the clock is ticking. The court is set…
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Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine: A Choice Between Principles and Pragmatism
The nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine has tested the resolve of Western allies, with Britain and Europe repeatedly pledging to support Kyiv “for as long as it takes.” But that promise is about to collide with an uncomfortable reality. With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, his bold claim to…