Your high-interest rate auto loan is making someone a ton of money (even if you default)

It's like a blast from the 'needs-to-never-be-forgotten' past. Financial institutions claimed they had learned a valuable lesson from the 2008 housing crisis that nearly wiped out the global economy. Related: Inflation slows sharply, core at 2-year low; Fed rate cut seen more likely About 15 years ago the world learned in real-time the dangers of subprime mortgages in the housing sector after the house of cards built by subprime mortgages, that were then bundled into securities that could be bought and sold by institutional traders on Wall Street, came crashing down around us. The cascading effect from the fallout nearly took out the real estate market, the auto industry and stock market as well, leading to one of the worst economic collapses in U.S. history. Fifteen years later it seems Wall Street has learned at least one thing: Turning bad auto loans into securities that can be traded can also be a way to make a ton of money without actually producing anything of value. Subprime car loans made to people with bad credit backed more than $37 billion of bonds last year, double the amount from 2012, according to a new report from Bloomberg. A car dealership in Richmond, Calif. on Sept. 6. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The report detailed the plight of one subprime borrower who was paying more than a 22% annual interest rate on a vehicle note for which they were paying $750 per month. The borrowers inevitably defaulted — they were also paying more than $400 a month for another vehicle — but the offering document from Santander "suggests it built the security based on the assumption that much of the debt would go bad." Lending money to borrowers you know will default is exactly the type of practice that led Congress to pass the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, requiring lenders to make sure the loans they gave to borrowers were affordable, based on said borrower's finances. But like many laws that come out of Washington, special interests were successful in defanging much of Dodd-Frank, and car dealerships successfully fought for an exemption from being policed by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that was created by Dodd-Frank. Santander reached a $550 million settlement in 2020 to resolve allegations that the company knew it was making loans that were likely to default. However, since car dealerships themselves are where most loans are made, the CFPB settlement will probably do little to curb the practice of subprime lending. As of June 2023, subprime debt made up about a fifth of the $1.58 trillion in outstanding auto loans, which is the second-largest kind of consumer debt in the country after mortgages. Wall Street is making millions selling car loans to customers who can’t pay them off.Read the Big Take on how lenders profit while borrowers buckle under debt as part of a fine-tuned money-making machine https://t.co/1BioJlULvo pic.twitter.com/9OWjh205FB— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) November 14, 2023
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*Clutter Can Be Meaningful, and My Matchbook Collection Proves It*

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*I Decluttered My Grandma's Dishes — Now I'm Trying to Find Them Again*

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*This Ingenious Hack Turns a Boring TV into a Work of Art — For Free*

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*These $10 Toiletry Bags Are My Holiday Travel Essentials*

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*High-profile billionaire lets a big secret slip about Warren Buffett*

Warren Buffett's financial moves are respected so highly that even other billionaires are looking to follow suit. Billionaire John Malone, who is the chairman of Liberty Media LSXMA, mentioned in a recent earnings call of the company that Buffett and his famous company Berkshire Hathaway holds a large amount of cash and other liquid assets in preparation for bargain investments. "If you look at Warren Buffett, he's sitting on a monstrous pile of cash right now," Malone said during the company's recent investor day and was reported by Business Insider.Related: Leaked info shows Warren Buffett reportedly engaged in some hypocritical stock trading As of September, Buffett's company owns over $157 billion in cash and other liquid assets, according to a recent earnings report. Malone, whose Liberty Media owns the likes of motorsport league Formula 1, referenced Buffett as his example for his company's business. He believes it's important to have a business that is generating cash in order to diversify its investments by adding other assets to drive further growth.Related: Warren Buffett is losing faith in a tech stock he once loved Buffett's company does exactly that by buying stocks and other business through the cash generated by its numerous subsidiaries. These investments ideally bring steeper growth than simply investing in bonds. Buffett has famously gained from investing in many of the most successful business. such as Coca-Cola and American Express. Berkshire Hathaway, which he has run since 1965, has gained at a rate of nearly 20% as of 2022, much higher than the average rate of return of the S&P 500. Action Alerts PLUS offers expert portfolio guidance to help you make informed investing decisions. Sign up now.
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High-profile billionaire lets a big secret slip about Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett's financial moves are respected so highly that even other billionaires are looking to follow suit. Billionaire John Malone, who is the chairman of Liberty Media LSXMA, mentioned in a recent earnings call of the company that Buffett and his famous company Berkshire Hathaway holds a large amount of cash and other liquid assets in preparation for bargain investments. "If you look at Warren Buffett, he's sitting on a monstrous pile of cash right now," Malone said during the company's recent investor day and was reported by Business Insider.Related: Leaked info shows Warren Buffett reportedly engaged in some hypocritical stock trading As of September, Buffett's company owns over $157 billion in cash and other liquid assets, according to a recent earnings report. Malone, whose Liberty Media owns the likes of motorsport league Formula 1, referenced Buffett as his example for his company's business. He believes it's important to have a business that is generating cash in order to diversify its investments by adding other assets to drive further growth.Related: Warren Buffett is losing faith in a tech stock he once loved Buffett's company does exactly that by buying stocks and other business through the cash generated by its numerous subsidiaries. These investments ideally bring steeper growth than simply investing in bonds. Buffett has famously gained from investing in many of the most successful business. such as Coca-Cola and American Express. Berkshire Hathaway, which he has run since 1965, has gained at a rate of nearly 20% as of 2022, much higher than the average rate of return of the S&P 500. Action Alerts PLUS offers expert portfolio guidance to help you make informed investing decisions. Sign up now.
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*Despacito и Baby Shark: пользователи Сети назвали песни, которые могли бы играть в аду*

Главные адские хиты собрали в плейлист на «Яндекс Музыке».
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*Alaska Airlines just dropped some $99 flights to Mexico (if you act fast)*

Unless you live in Florida or another warm part of the country, the weather is just starting to turn nasty enough to make some start dreaming about that tropical getaway. Several studies have now shown that even starting to plan and think about a vacation sends those dopamine levels soaring and improves one’s mood.Related: Delta adds a route U.S. tourists have been begging for Targeting that mid-November period before many's vacation-planning amps up, Alaska Airlines ALK just dropped its Mexico sale to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of first starting to offer service to the United States' southern neighbor in 1988. An Alaska Airlines plane. Image source: Shutterstock This is what you need to do to score that $99 flight to Cancun Between Nov. 14 and the end of Nov. 16, one will be able to find one-way fares to popular resort towns such as Acapulco and Zihuatanejo from many U.S. cities for $99 on the airline's site. "Alaska has connected travelers to the rich culture and natural beauty of Mexico since 1998 and has grown to be the #1 U.S.-based carrier from the West Coast with the most flights to the most destinations in Mexico," the airline told TheStreet in a statement. "The company continues to expand its footprint in the market and earlier this year announced new routes to Zihuatanejo, a popular resort destination along Mexico's Pacific Coast." More Travel:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane The latter town is a resort an hour's north of Acapulco that has been growing in popularity among sun-seekers in recent years. U.S. cities from which the $99 routes are available include Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore. As Alaska Airlines mainly services the West Coast, one will need to be in one of those cities to take advantage of the low rates. Travel also needs to be booked between Nov. 29 and March 13, 2024 with some blackout dates during popular holiday periods.Mexico is a hot destination this year (here’s where you can go) The most expensive routes are Portland to Puerto Vallarta and Seattle to San José de Cabo starting at $149 instead of $99. These prices are for Alaska’s Saver fare which allow one carry-on bag and no cancelations or early seat selection. Both airlines and Mexican cities themselves are expecting an influx of sun-seeking tourists from the U.S. this coming winter season. With the new Felipe Carrillo Airport at the resort town of Tulum nearing its completion, both Delta DAL and Spirit SAVE announced new routes that it will start running in the spring of 2024 — from Atlanta for Delta and from Orlando and Fort Lauderdale for the latter. American Airlines AAL also recently hopped onboard with a Tulum route. The airlines are also offering low introductory fares for those who will be able to commit to traveling in the spring now. What was once a quiet resort town known largely for its Mayan history exploded in popularity among travel influencers in the last five years and brought within it an influx of regular tourists. Tulum was previously accessible only by an hour-and-a-half’s ride by road after flying in to Cancun. Over two million visitors came to the resort town in 2022.
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Alaska Airlines just dropped some $99 flights to Mexico (if you act fast)

Unless you live in Florida or another warm part of the country, the weather is just starting to turn nasty enough to make some start dreaming about that tropical getaway. Several studies have now shown that even starting to plan and think about a vacation sends those dopamine levels soaring and improves one’s mood.Related: Delta adds a route U.S. tourists have been begging for Targeting that mid-November period before many's vacation-planning amps up, Alaska Airlines ALK just dropped its Mexico sale to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of first starting to offer service to the United States' southern neighbor in 1988. An Alaska Airlines plane. Image source: Shutterstock This is what you need to do to score that $99 flight to Cancun Between Nov. 14 and the end of Nov. 16, one will be able to find one-way fares to popular resort towns such as Acapulco and Zihuatanejo from many U.S. cities for $99 on the airline's site. "Alaska has connected travelers to the rich culture and natural beauty of Mexico since 1998 and has grown to be the #1 U.S.-based carrier from the West Coast with the most flights to the most destinations in Mexico," the airline told TheStreet in a statement. "The company continues to expand its footprint in the market and earlier this year announced new routes to Zihuatanejo, a popular resort destination along Mexico's Pacific Coast." More Travel:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane The latter town is a resort an hour's north of Acapulco that has been growing in popularity among sun-seekers in recent years. U.S. cities from which the $99 routes are available include Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore. As Alaska Airlines mainly services the West Coast, one will need to be in one of those cities to take advantage of the low rates. Travel also needs to be booked between Nov. 29 and March 13, 2024 with some blackout dates during popular holiday periods.Mexico is a hot destination this year (here’s where you can go) The most expensive routes are Portland to Puerto Vallarta and Seattle to San José de Cabo starting at $149 instead of $99. These prices are for Alaska’s Saver fare which allow one carry-on bag and no cancelations or early seat selection. Both airlines and Mexican cities themselves are expecting an influx of sun-seeking tourists from the U.S. this coming winter season. With the new Felipe Carrillo Airport at the resort town of Tulum nearing its completion, both Delta DAL and Spirit SAVE announced new routes that it will start running in the spring of 2024 — from Atlanta for Delta and from Orlando and Fort Lauderdale for the latter. American Airlines AAL also recently hopped onboard with a Tulum route. The airlines are also offering low introductory fares for those who will be able to commit to traveling in the spring now. What was once a quiet resort town known largely for its Mayan history exploded in popularity among travel influencers in the last five years and brought within it an influx of regular tourists. Tulum was previously accessible only by an hour-and-a-half’s ride by road after flying in to Cancun. Over two million visitors came to the resort town in 2022.
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*Aldi Is Selling the Cuddliest Holiday-Themed Sherpa Pillows for $9.99*

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*After a Smart Reno, a Small Apartment Is Stylish and Enviably Organized*

Tour this Barcelona apartment’s renovation that features an organized but unusual kitchen: there’s only drawer storage. READ MORE...
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*Now You Can Put a Mini Aldi Store in Your Holiday Village Display*

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*В России выпустили аналог LEGO — конструктор Brick Labs по мотивам отечественных сказок*

Наконец-то можно собрать Бабу-Ягу, Кощея Бессмертного и Конька-Горбунка.
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*Tiffany & Co. just announced an extremely limited, highly unusual collection*

When Audrey Hepburn ate a croissant in front of the store window in the opening scenes of the legendary 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's," she envisioned the kind of aspirational glamour that the storied New York jeweler would give her.Related: Louis Vuitton released a seven-figure bag that you cannot buy However, Tiffany's new foray into pop culture involves something much different, and has the chance to attract new fans into the LVMH-owned LVMHF brand. In collaboration with American contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, the namesake jeweler is immortalizing the world of Pokémon in precious metals for a series of fun jewelry pieces. The collection features six iconic Pokémon images from the property's original lineup, including; Psychic-type Mew, skull-helmet wearing Cubone, the happy Jiggypuff, fire-type Charmander, the turtle-like Squirtle and the iconic electric mouse Pikachu. View the original article to see embedded media. Tiffany's is offering fans of said Pokémon to wear their favorite Pokemon next to their heart - either as a small oxidized sterling silver and diamond-accented pendant, or on station necklace with all six Pokémon. Fans of Pikachu, however, can also get a special pendant in two sizes finished in 18 karat yellow gold that comes in a special Tiffany blue Pokéball. View the original article to see embedded media. Daniel Arsham told Women's Wear Daily that the Pokémon collection represents his childhood merging with his present self. “My latest collaboration with Tiffany & Co. is a combination of pop culture, fine jewelry and art,” Arsham told WWD. “Pokémon has had an immense presence ever since I was a child, and this capsule collection celebrates the influence Pokémon has had in my work and my long-standing partnership with a heritage brand like Tiffany & Co. Both are inextricable from the cultural footprint of the past, present and future.” The pieces are inspired by Arsham's "Future Relics” series, where he reimagines important everyday items as archaeological discoveries in the near-distant future. Previously, he has produced pieces in collaboration with other creatives like Pharrell Williams, as well as other brands like Porsche and Christian Dior. View the original article to see embedded media. Items in this collection range from $1,290 for the silver pendants, to $9,900 and $29,000 for the small and large gold Pikachu pendants respectively. More Retail:‘Too pretty’ Home Depot worker faces backlash after viral mirror postA classic kitchenware brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyWho’s running The Gap? With no CEO, retailer hurtles towards crisis Tiffany's will be offering the pieces in extremely limited quantities through a lottery system. As per Tiffany's, buyers are asked to enroll on Tiffany's website from 9 a.m. Eastern time on Nov. 29 to 9 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 30 for an opportunity to purchase their desired pieces. Customers can enter up to three separate draws for three separate products; buyers can choose one out of the six characters available for the silver pendants, one silver station necklace and one gold Pikachu pendant. Tiffany's will notify clients about their enrollment outcome and confirmed orders of the collection pieces starting on Dec. 1 for a Dec. 9 ship date. Action Alerts PLUS offers expert portfolio guidance to help you make informed investing decisions. Sign up now.
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Tiffany & Co. just announced an extremely limited, highly unusual collection

When Audrey Hepburn ate a croissant in front of the store window in the opening scenes of the legendary 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's," she envisioned the kind of aspirational glamour that the storied New York jeweler would give her.Related: Louis Vuitton released a seven-figure bag that you cannot buy However, Tiffany's new foray into pop culture involves something much different, and has the chance to attract new fans into the LVMH-owned LVMHF brand. In collaboration with American contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, the namesake jeweler is immortalizing the world of Pokémon in precious metals for a series of fun jewelry pieces. The collection features six iconic Pokémon images from the property's original lineup, including; Psychic-type Mew, skull-helmet wearing Cubone, the happy Jiggypuff, fire-type Charmander, the turtle-like Squirtle and the iconic electric mouse Pikachu. View the original article to see embedded media. Tiffany's is offering fans of said Pokémon to wear their favorite Pokemon next to their heart - either as a small oxidized sterling silver and diamond-accented pendant, or on station necklace with all six Pokémon. Fans of Pikachu, however, can also get a special pendant in two sizes finished in 18 karat yellow gold that comes in a special Tiffany blue Pokéball. View the original article to see embedded media. Daniel Arsham told Women's Wear Daily that the Pokémon collection represents his childhood merging with his present self. “My latest collaboration with Tiffany & Co. is a combination of pop culture, fine jewelry and art,” Arsham told WWD. “Pokémon has had an immense presence ever since I was a child, and this capsule collection celebrates the influence Pokémon has had in my work and my long-standing partnership with a heritage brand like Tiffany & Co. Both are inextricable from the cultural footprint of the past, present and future.” The pieces are inspired by Arsham's "Future Relics” series, where he reimagines important everyday items as archaeological discoveries in the near-distant future. Previously, he has produced pieces in collaboration with other creatives like Pharrell Williams, as well as other brands like Porsche and Christian Dior. View the original article to see embedded media. Items in this collection range from $1,290 for the silver pendants, to $9,900 and $29,000 for the small and large gold Pikachu pendants respectively. More Retail:‘Too pretty’ Home Depot worker faces backlash after viral mirror postA classic kitchenware brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyWho’s running The Gap? With no CEO, retailer hurtles towards crisis Tiffany's will be offering the pieces in extremely limited quantities through a lottery system. As per Tiffany's, buyers are asked to enroll on Tiffany's website from 9 a.m. Eastern time on Nov. 29 to 9 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 30 for an opportunity to purchase their desired pieces. Customers can enter up to three separate draws for three separate products; buyers can choose one out of the six characters available for the silver pendants, one silver station necklace and one gold Pikachu pendant. Tiffany's will notify clients about their enrollment outcome and confirmed orders of the collection pieces starting on Dec. 1 for a Dec. 9 ship date. Action Alerts PLUS offers expert portfolio guidance to help you make informed investing decisions. Sign up now.
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*Mark Zuckerberg finally approves Instagram feature users were asking for*

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta dropped Threads in July, breaking the internet in their attempt to challenge X (formerly known as Twitter) with the text-based social media account. At first, the app seemed promising as Threads was gaining millions of users in the days following its launch. Users were easily able to sign up as the Threads accounts were linked with Instagram and many did not need to fill out new information. However, the site has seen a steep drop off in users, with Zuckerberg saying in October that it was attracting about 100 million monthly users, which is half of what it had in July. Even in the weeks after its original July launch, engagement was already down nearly 80%. Related: Mark Zuckerberg may be hiding a dirty secret And while the link to Instagram made it easier for users to create Threads accounts, Meta also made it so that it was nearly impossible to delete it too. A major complaint of users was that there was no ability to delete a Threads account without also having to delete a user's Instagram account. The furthest a user could go was to deactivate their Threads. But Meta has finally decided to give users the freedom to get rid of their Threads account without bothering their Instagram. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the change on Threads on Monday, saying that the update is based on "feedback from our Threads community."Related: Meta unveils paid subscription option for ad-free Facebook, Instagram users in Europe The feature can be accessed by finding the "Delete or Deactivate Profile" section under Account in the Setting section of the Threads app. Action Alerts PLUS offers expert portfolio guidance to help you make informed investing decisions. Sign up now.
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Mark Zuckerberg finally approves Instagram feature users were asking for

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta dropped Threads in July, breaking the internet in their attempt to challenge X (formerly known as Twitter) with the text-based social media account. At first, the app seemed promising as Threads was gaining millions of users in the days following its launch. Users were easily able to sign up as the Threads accounts were linked with Instagram and many did not need to fill out new information. However, the site has seen a steep drop off in users, with Zuckerberg saying in October that it was attracting about 100 million monthly users, which is half of what it had in July. Even in the weeks after its original July launch, engagement was already down nearly 80%. Related: Mark Zuckerberg may be hiding a dirty secret And while the link to Instagram made it easier for users to create Threads accounts, Meta also made it so that it was nearly impossible to delete it too. A major complaint of users was that there was no ability to delete a Threads account without also having to delete a user's Instagram account. The furthest a user could go was to deactivate their Threads. But Meta has finally decided to give users the freedom to get rid of their Threads account without bothering their Instagram. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the change on Threads on Monday, saying that the update is based on "feedback from our Threads community."Related: Meta unveils paid subscription option for ad-free Facebook, Instagram users in Europe The feature can be accessed by finding the "Delete or Deactivate Profile" section under Account in the Setting section of the Threads app. Action Alerts PLUS offers expert portfolio guidance to help you make informed investing decisions. Sign up now.
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*What the presidential election means for your stock portfolio*

When investors are fretting about their finances, the concern often stems from economic issues, such as inflation or interest rates. But now there’s a different worry. Almost half (49%) of investors in a Janus Henderson survey are agitated about the 2024 presidential election's impact on their finances, topping concerns about inflation (35%) and recession risk (29%). Janus is a London-based money manager with assets of $308 billion. The survey included 1,000 investors with investable assets of at least $250,000. It’s old investors who are most concerned about the election, the survey said. Almost seven in 10 (69%) of the Silent Generation (ages 75 and up) are very concerned about the election compared to just 37% of Millennials (ages 25 to 40). Maybe it’s the youngsters who have it right. “Despite investors’ concern about the presidential election, results haven’t historically been a reason to exit the capital markets,” said Matt Sommer, head of specialist consulting at Janus Henderson Investors.Steady Stock Returns in All Cycles “In fact, looking back at S&P 500 returns from 1937 through 2022, the average annual return was 9.9% in presidential election years and 12.5% in non-election years.” It doesn’t seem to matter who’s in charge of the government. With Democrats in control of the presidency and Congress, the S&P 500 gained 11.5% in the calendar year after presidential elections, the survey said. With Republicans in control of the presidency and Congress, the S&P 500 climbed 16.1%. Meanwhile, with a Democratic president and the GOP in control of at least one house of Congress, the S&P 500 rose 15.9%. With a Republican president and the Democrats in control of at least one house of Congress, the S&P 500 ascended 9.4%. So you’re likely to do best just investing based on fundamentals, as always. A safe plan usually involves mostly to all stocks for young investors, with the rest devoted to bonds. And investors generally want to increase their bond weighting as they grow older.
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What the presidential election means for your stock portfolio

When investors are fretting about their finances, the concern often stems from economic issues, such as inflation or interest rates. But now there’s a different worry. Almost half (49%) of investors in a Janus Henderson survey are agitated about the 2024 presidential election's impact on their finances, topping concerns about inflation (35%) and recession risk (29%). Janus is a London-based money manager with assets of $308 billion. The survey included 1,000 investors with investable assets of at least $250,000. It’s old investors who are most concerned about the election, the survey said. Almost seven in 10 (69%) of the Silent Generation (ages 75 and up) are very concerned about the election compared to just 37% of Millennials (ages 25 to 40). Maybe it’s the youngsters who have it right. “Despite investors’ concern about the presidential election, results haven’t historically been a reason to exit the capital markets,” said Matt Sommer, head of specialist consulting at Janus Henderson Investors.Steady Stock Returns in All Cycles “In fact, looking back at S&P 500 returns from 1937 through 2022, the average annual return was 9.9% in presidential election years and 12.5% in non-election years.” It doesn’t seem to matter who’s in charge of the government. With Democrats in control of the presidency and Congress, the S&P 500 gained 11.5% in the calendar year after presidential elections, the survey said. With Republicans in control of the presidency and Congress, the S&P 500 climbed 16.1%. Meanwhile, with a Democratic president and the GOP in control of at least one house of Congress, the S&P 500 rose 15.9%. With a Republican president and the Democrats in control of at least one house of Congress, the S&P 500 ascended 9.4%. So you’re likely to do best just investing based on fundamentals, as always. A safe plan usually involves mostly to all stocks for young investors, with the rest devoted to bonds. And investors generally want to increase their bond weighting as they grow older.
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