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In a Sept. 8, 2022 report titled, “Climate and Energy Implications of Crypto-Assets in the United States,” the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) called for more research on the energy impact of crypto mining, the process that generates cryptocurrency. The report is a 46-page response to President Biden’s March 9, 2022,

High-income earners can’t contribute directly to a Roth IRA. But thanks to a tax loophole, they can still make contributions indirectly. If you qualify to take advantage of this tax loophole, you should. The government clearly sanctioned the practice of contributing to a Roth in a roundabout way. If you take advantage and maximize your

Series 63 vs. Series 65 vs. Series 66: An Overview  When a person is preparing to enter the world of investment professionals, they must take—and pass—qualification examinations. Often before the individual is prepared to fully function in their profession, there are multiple examinations that must be successfully negotiated. Once the prospective registered representative has passed

Software provider Adobe Inc. (ADBE) has entered into definitive merger agreement with web-first collaborative design platform Figma. Adobe will pay approximately $20 billion in stock and cash, as announced on Sept. 15, 2022. This is another big tech merger unveiled in 2022, following Microsoft Corporation’s (MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) and Broadcom Inc.’s

With Ethereum’s recent overhaul, called “The Ethereum Merge,” developers are looking to mitigate the excessive energy consumption involved in mining cryptocurrencies. The new version of Ethereum, Ethereum 2.0, promises reduced energy use, faster transactions, and lower gas, or transaction, fees. What are the chances of Ethereum 2.0 actually delivering on its promises? Ethereum 2.0 and the

Mortgage rates largely wavered Wednesday, after many averages bolted to new highs the day before. The 30-year average is now in the mid 6% range and at its highest level since the fall of 2008. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year mortgage average held close Wednesday to the elevated range it hit Tuesday, when

The health care cost of pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. can easily top $10,000, however you may be able to take steps to try to lower your bill. You may be able to negotiate your medical bills with providers or established a pay plan. But there are limits on how you can lower your

With the difficulties new college graduates face repaying student loan debt–now a cumulative $1.7 trillion in the United States–many are questioning whether the cost of higher education is worth the potential reward of higher income. After all, two of the richest men in America, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, did not hold college degrees. While

The rise of central government debt loads around the world has gotten investors obsessing once more over the risk of sovereign default, fearing a replay of the 2007-08 financial crisis, the 2009-2011 eurozone debt crisis, and the ensuing return of a global recession. While sovereign defaults—in which a nation can’t pay its bills or debt

Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are a vital part of retirement savings plans in the U.S. The average IRA balance depends on the account holder’s age and the number of years they’ve been making contributions. Statistics show that individuals under the age of 25 have about $11,000 put away in an IRA while people over the

Three American cannabis stocks—Curaleaf Holdings (CURLF), Cresco Labs (CRLBF), and Harvest Health & Recreation (HRVSF)—have significant upside as the current legal marijuana market is expected to mature into a $40 billion market. Considering a number of significant factors, the stocks of these multi-state operators (MSOs) are selling at attractive valuations making them well positioned to outperform

With the recent boom in the crypto industry, many are exploring ways to earn from cryptocurrencies. A familiarity with technical analysis is important if an investor wants to trade cryptocurrencies. Whether they plan on trading cryptocurrencies actively or want to invest in them for the long term, understanding and learning how to properly use technical

On May 28, 2021, the Biden administration formally announced its proposed federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The budget proposal is the product of work undertaken throughout the executive branch under the direction of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine the financial requirements for running the government. It covers

Transportation, power, and water facilities are public goods that benefit everyone in the economy, and government provision of these goods is critical to the economy. That is not a controversial conclusion. However, infrastructure projects are often touted as excellent methods of fiscal stimulus, irrespective of the benefits of the end products they produce. This claim

There are two camps when it comes to cryptocurrencies. There are those who believe that crypto is nothing more than a fad that will fade away. Meanwhile, on the other hand, there’s a louder camp that extols crypto’s benefits and its impact on finance and they have some credible reasons to do so. Is there any

“Hey Max, did you know you missed out on Dogecoin?” Everyone made a fortune off it.” Many investors are terrified by questions like these. So much so that there is even a term for it: FOMO (fear of missing out). Research has found FOMO is more predominant in people aged 18 to 35. FOMO is a

(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Inflation, a hawkish Fed, fears of a recession have all made 2022 a tough environment for investing.  A traditional portfolio of stocks and bonds is deeply in the red, leaving investors to seek diversity elsewhere.  Ares Management, however, has been a beneficiary of the current environment. With hundreds

Amortization vs. Depreciation: An Overview The cost of business assets can be expensed each year over the life of the asset. The expense amounts are then used as a tax deduction, reducing the tax liability of the business. Amortization and depreciation are the two main methods of calculating the value of these assets. There’s a third, less commonly

Wholesale inflation fell slightly last month as gas prices tumbled. The Labor Department reported its Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 0.1% in August from the month before, matching economists’ estimates. The annual increase was 8.7%, below forecasts and down from July’s gain of 9.8%. Excluding costs for food, energy, and trade services, prices rose 0.2% for the month

How to Calculate Earnings Per Share Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by determining a company’s net income and allocating that to each outstanding share of common stock. Net income is the income available to all shareholders after a company’s costs and expenses are accounted for. Here’s how to calculate earnings per share: EPS =