Finance

A self-made millionaire says he doesn't believe in index funds — and explains why he doesn't see options as higher risk

Brown and his family reside in Detroit.Courtesy of Jason BrownJason Brown rebuilt his wealth through options trading after early investment losses.Brown's skepticism of traditional investing led hi...

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Andreessen Horowitz is looking to pay $400K+ for a leader to build out a podcast network

Marc Andreessen and his VC cofounder Ben Horowitz announced to employees they'd be donating to Trump-aligned groups.Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesAndreessen Horowitz is searching for a leader to head ...

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It’s time Canada took another look at how it taxes death

In 1789, one of the founding fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, famously wrote in a letter that “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” So tr...

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No Tax on Overtime in 2025 Trump Tax Law. What’s the Catch?

The new 2025 Trump tax law includes provisions for “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime.” I covered “No Tax on Tips” in a different post. Let’s look into “No Tax on Overtime” now. If you earn b...

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I'm a full-time manager and part-time caregiver for my mother. After finally telling my job, I see the value in asking for support.

Kayla Tlatelpa and her mother.Garret Torres PhotographyKayla Tlatelpa is a full-time manager at a pharmaceutical company and a part-time caregiver.Her mom is partially paralyzed and is cared for by...

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After struggling to pay my bills for months, I used ChatGPT to help me budget. I finally feel in control of my finances.

I used ChatGPT to help me better manage my finances.Getty ImagesI used ChatGPT to create a budget that would help me gain control of my finances.The AI tool created a strategy that keeps my finance...

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Meet the boomer homeowners who are sitting on their valuable properties because of a tax they hope is on the way out

A capital gains tax on home sales keeps Americans from selling valuable properties.alacatr/Getty ImagesSome older homeowners are discouraged from selling by the capital gains tax.That reluctance to...

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The summer's hottest drink is also a recession indicator

Surdyk's; Tyler Le/BIEvery year, it feels like there are multiple claimants to the title of "drink of the summer." For the fancy, maybe 2025 is the year of the Hugo spritz. But if your finances ar...

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I haven't bought new clothes in 8 years. I now only get used items from Facebook groups and clothing swaps.

Angela Rozmyn hasn't bought new clothes in eight years.Courtesy of Angela RozmynAngela Rozmyn is a 37-year-old in the Seattle area who felt overwhelmed with shopping for clothes. Eight years ago, s...

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Real estate tycoon Jeff Greene talks about the 'tough balancing act' of raising kids as a billionaire

Jeff GreeneJeff GreeneReal estate billionaire Jeff Greene spoke to BI about raising kids as a wealthy parent.He said his three sons are "on their own" if they want private jets, yachts, or mansions...

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Working is not a choice for some older Americans. Despite heart failure, an 81-year-old navigates a job at Home Depot.

Lydia Hinds, 81, says a part-time job at Home Depot is her only option to keep her and her husband, 90, financially afloat.Michael J. Fiedler for BINoah Sheidlower spent two days following Lydia an...

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Democrats are probing Trump's housing chief over a plan to allow crypto to count as an asset in mortgage lending

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.Jose Luis Magana/AP ImagesA group of senators has announced a probe into FHFA director William Pulte's crypto plan.Pulte wants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac t...

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Should Bob be withdrawing more than just the minimum from his $550,000 RRIF?

I am a healthy 82-year-old with a portfolio of about $550,000 in a RRIF. The only money I withdraw is the minimum registered retirement income fund (RRIF) yearly amount. I own my house and li...

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Top strategist Vincent Deluard predicts a summer slump in stocks — but says 'recessions have been canceled'

Vincent Deluard, StoneX's director of global macro strategy, told BI he expects stocks to tumble soon.Yuichiro Chino/Getty ImagesStoneX's head of global macro strategy told BI that he expects stock...

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From living off Panera samples to self-made millionaire. How a 43-year-old options trader built a seven-figure portfolio after losing everything.

Full-time trader and author of "Five Year Millionaire," Jason Brown.Jason BrownJason Brown rebuilt his wealth using principle-based investing after his portfolio got wiped out.Brown's early trading...

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Finance

A self-made millionaire says he doesn't believe in index funds — and explains why he doesn't see options as higher risk

Andreessen Horowitz is looking to pay $400K+ for a leader to build out a podcast network

It’s time Canada took another look at how it taxes death

No Tax on Overtime in 2025 Trump Tax Law. What’s the Catch?

I'm a full-time manager and part-time caregiver for my mother. After finally telling my job, I see the value in asking for support.

After struggling to pay my bills for months, I used ChatGPT to help me budget. I finally feel in control of my finances.

Meet the boomer homeowners who are sitting on their valuable properties because of a tax they hope is on the way out

The summer's hottest drink is also a recession indicator

I haven't bought new clothes in 8 years. I now only get used items from Facebook groups and clothing swaps.

Real estate tycoon Jeff Greene talks about the 'tough balancing act' of raising kids as a billionaire

Working is not a choice for some older Americans. Despite heart failure, an 81-year-old navigates a job at Home Depot.

Democrats are probing Trump's housing chief over a plan to allow crypto to count as an asset in mortgage lending

Should Bob be withdrawing more than just the minimum from his $550,000 RRIF?

Top strategist Vincent Deluard predicts a summer slump in stocks — but says 'recessions have been canceled'

From living off Panera samples to self-made millionaire. How a 43-year-old options trader built a seven-figure portfolio after losing everything.

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