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Economy

“Only 33% of millionaires consider themselves wealthy, report finds. Why it’s so hard to feel rich”

“…Only 12% of Americans consider themselves wealthy, according to a new report by Edelman Financial Engines. Despite their high net worth, just 33% of millionaires said the same, the report found. Edelman Financial Engines polled more than 3,000 adults over age… Continue Reading…

Economy

“As burglars torment L.A. neighborhood, anxious residents consider buying guns, hiring security”

“…At least 10 burglaries were reported in Encino in the last month, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Residents say there have probably been more in this Valley neighborhood, which is home to roughly 60,000 people. Some in Encino… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto firm Ripple buys Swiss startup as SEC crackdown forces companies to consider overseas moves”

“Blockchain firm Ripple said Wednesday it has acquired Metaco, a Swiss firm that holds digital assets securely on behalf of clients, in a bid to expand its international footprint and broaden its range of services. News of the deal, one… Continue Reading…

Economy

“California… consider wealth tax — including for people who moved out of state”

“California lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose a new tax on the state’s wealthiest residents — even if they’ve already moved to another part of the country. Assemblyman Alex Lee, a progressive Democrat, last week introduced a bill in the California… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“34% of shoppers consider a large purchase anything over $250…”

“When it comes to large purchases, Americans are showing they like to think ahead. Two out of three shoppers say they spend more time planning a large purchase than they do paying it off, according to a Wallethub survey. For 34%… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Stocks may fall 15% by year-end, warns Morgan Stanley. Here are some portfolio moves investors might consider.”

“…“The issue is that the markets are priced for perfection and vulnerable, especially since there hasn’t been a correction greater than 10% since the March 2020 low,” said Lisa Shalett, chief investment officer of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, in a… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin exchange Kraken considers going public after record trading volumes in the first quarter”

“Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is considering going public through a direct listing in 2022, after seeing record trading volumes and new clients amid a surge in the price of bitcoin. Founded in 2011, Kraken is one the world’s biggest crypto exchanges. It… Continue Reading…

Business

“To Reduce Debt, Cumulus Considers Selling 250 Tower Sites.”

“CEO Mary Berner said last week the company is “considering strategic alternatives” for the Cumulus tower portfolio, which includes more than 250 sites across 32 states. Even though a radio station can’t operate without a tower, Berner, like other executives,… Continue Reading…