Finance

Couple reviewing $350K student loans and household budget at a kitchen table

He’s Debt‑Free. She Has $350,000 in Student Loans. Can This Marriage Survive the Math?

A 28-year-old saver is debt-free and invested, but his fiancée is bringing $350,000 in student loans into the marriage. Their dilemma reveals what massive student debt really does to a relationship — and what it takes to survive it.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · August 16, 2026

KOSPI surge displayed on Seoul trading room screens during AI semiconductor rally

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KOSPI Rockets Past 6,570 as AI Chip Euphoria Grips Seoul

South Korea’s KOSPI index blasted past 6,570 on August 12, as foreign investors piled into Samsung, SK hynix, and a broad AI semiconductor trade.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · August 12, 2026

Commodity Futures Trading Commission building amid debate over election betting prediction markets

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Election betting is booming online. States are scrambling to say whether it’s even legal

Twenty-three states ban or restrict betting on elections, but prediction markets insist they’re trading platforms, not sportsbooks. Regulators aren’t so sure.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · August 12, 2026

Illinois Tool Works stock buyback announcement at corporate office

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Illinois Tool Works Just Signed Off on a $6 Billion Stock Buyback. Here’s What That Signals.

Illinois Tool Works just authorized a $6 billion stock buyback and bumped its dividend 7%. Here’s why that combo is a big signal to long-term investors.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · August 9, 2026

Traders monitor South Korea stock market volatility on screens at Korea Exchange

Finance

South Korea’s ETF Hangover: Seoul Moves to Cool a Too-Hot Market

South Korea is moving to tame stock market swings by capping how much retail investors can pour into single-stock leveraged ETFs. Here’s what changes.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · August 4, 2026

Amazon free cash flow and AWS growth highlight AI investment strategy

Finance

Amazon’s $26 Billion Free Cash Flow Swing Spooked the Spreadsheet — Not the Stock

Amazon’s free cash flow swung $26 billion from positive to negative, yet the stock rallied. Investors are betting its AI-heavy AWS capex will pay off.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · August 1, 2026

Person reviewing TFSA dividend strategy on a laptop with financial charts

Finance

The $10,000 TFSA Dividend Strategy to Earn $35 a Month Tax-Free

A focused $10,000 TFSA dividend strategy built on steady TSX stocks can realistically target around $35 a month in tax-free income — and scale far beyond that.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · July 30, 2026

Naval vessels near the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war tensions

Finance

Mediators Push to Stop an Iran War as Drones Threaten the World’s Oil Lifeline

Mediators are racing to pull the U.S. and Iran back from the brink, betting that a fragile pause in strikes can save both the Strait of Hormuz and the global economy.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · July 28, 2026

Rep. Joe Courtney discussing the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act and federal student loan interest

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Rep. Joe Courtney’s Big Bet on Killing Student Loan Interest

As student loan defaults climb to record levels, Rep. Joe Courtney is pushing the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act to kill compounding interest on federal debt without shifting the full cost to taxpayers.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · July 26, 2026

Finance

Netflix Is Near a 52-Week Low. Should You Still Stay Away?

Netflix stock is down 40% and trading just above its 52-week low. Here’s why the market hates it right now — and why that pessimism might be going too far.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · July 26, 2026

Warships in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war tensions

Finance

Iran War, Trump’s Threats, and a World Cup Streaming Showdown: The Geopolitics of Money and Media

The Iran war, Trump’s threat of a massive strike, new Treasury sanctions and a World Cup streaming fight are colliding into one story about money and power.

By Abdullah Al Foysal · July 26, 2026

FTSE 250 dividend stock chart on a trading screen highlighting passive income potential

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock has already tripled — here’s why some investors still see value

A FTSE 250 bank stock has already surged 303% in five years yet still yields 5.4%, with 100 shares potentially paying £250 a year in passive income. Here’s why some investors think it remains great value.

By The Current Tribune · July 25, 2026

Finance

Cobalt Miners Face Flat Prices, Rising Risks in July 2026

Cobalt spot prices stayed flat in July 2026, but miners faced rising political risk, tax disputes and a stark split between winners and companies in trouble.

By The Current Tribune · July 23, 2026

Finance

Stripe’s $53 Billion Play for PayPal Could Rewrite the Payments Business

Stripe and Advent have launched a more than $53 billion bid to buy PayPal and fuse two of the biggest names in digital payments. Here’s what the deal would actually change.

By The Current Tribune · July 22, 2026

Finance

This UK stock turned £2,000 into £7,320 in a year – but is the rally already priced in?

One UK stock has turned a £2,000 stake into about £7,320 in just a year. Here’s what really drove the 266% surge – and whether there’s any upside left.

By The Current Tribune · July 22, 2026

BNPL Crisis Risk 2026: Why Wall Street Is Worried

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The Next Financial Crisis Could Start in Your Shopping Cart, Here’s Why Wall Street Is Worried About BNPL

The 2008 meltdown began with mortgages. The next one, some on Wall Street quietly fear, could begin with a tube […]

By The Current Tribune · July 11, 2026

Finance

SpaceX Joins the Nasdaq-100: What Elon Musk’s $2 Trillion Rocket Company Means for Your Index Fund

If you own a retirement account, a 401(k), or a single share of the most popular exchange-traded fund in America, […]

By The Current Tribune · July 7, 2026

Finance

SpaceX Stock Sees Trading Frenzy as Wall Street Divides Over Valuation and AI Future

SpaceX has become the center of a renewed trading frenzy on Wall Street, with analysts sharply divided over its valuation […]

By Rafiqul Islam Rabbi · July 2, 2026

Finance

Bitcoin Tops $60K as Ether, Solana, Dogecoin Rise

The crypto market showed signs of recovery on Thursday as Bitcoin moved back above the $60,000 level, giving traders their […]

By Rafiqul Islam Rabbi · July 2, 2026