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Edward Jones Advisors: How 529 Plans Can Make College Savings Go Further in 2025
As college costs soar to record highs—up 35% since 2020—Edward Jones financial advisors are pioneering innovative 529 plan strategies to help families future-proof education savings. With tuition at flagship universities now exceeding $35K/year, the firm’s “education-first” approach combines tax efficiency, flexible investing, and creative state-specific tactics to turn daunting costs into achievable goals. The College…
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OECD Slashes U.S. Growth Forecast to 1.6% as Trump Tariffs Threaten Global Economy
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) delivered a stark warning today, sharply downgrading U.S. and global growth projections amid escalating trade tensions fueled by former President Trump’s tariff policies. In its highly anticipated June 2025 Economic Outlook, the OECD now forecasts U.S. GDP growth at just 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026…
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Chicago Real ID Deadline 2025: Step-by-Step Guide to Skip the Lines
With the October 1, 2025 Real ID deadline looming, Chicagoans face a critical choice: brave chaotic DMV queues or use this foolproof system to secure your id hassle-free. This guide cuts through the confusion with verified strategies to obtain your Real ID in under 2 weeks—no appointments needed. Why the Real ID Rush? Deadline Countdown…
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Mike Johnson’s Medicaid Overhaul Faces Fire: “Choice” Rhetoric Clashes With Coverage Reality
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is embroiled in controversy over the GOP’s “Medicaid Modernization Act,” a cornerstone of the 2025 House spending bill. His claim that enrollees would “choose” to lose coverage under new work requirements ignited fierce backlash from healthcare advocates, economists, and fact-checkers—even as former President Trump amplifies disputed claims about the bill’s…
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Admin Law Showdown: Supreme Court’s “Major Questions” Doctrine Puts Trump Tariffs in Legal Limbo
In a high-stakes clash between executive power and judicial oversight, federal courts grapple with the fate of former President Trump’s controversial tariffs as admin law battles intensify. A recent appellate ruling extending the pause on tariff invalidation—while labeling the Trade Court’s approach “legally flawed”—spotlights how the Supreme Court’s evolving admin law doctrines could redefine presidential…
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Tragedy Strikes “16 and Pregnant” Star: Whitney Purvis Mourns Sudden Death of 16-Year-Old Son Weston Gosa Jr.
Reality TV community and fans worldwide are heartbroken after Whitney Purvis, known for MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, announced the devastating death of her 16-year-old son, Weston Gosa Jr., in a May 31 Instagram tribute. The loss—described by Purvis as “life’s cruelest blow”—has ignited conversations about grief, teen mental health, and the enduring impact of the…
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Tragic Loss: ‘King of the Hill’ Star Jonathan Joss, Voice of John Red corn, Killed in San Antonio Shooting
The entertainment world is reeling after Jonathan Joss—beloved voice actor of King of the Hill‘s John Red corn and Parks and Recreation‘s Ken Hot ate—was fatally shot at his San Antonio home on June 2. Police arrested Sagrado Alvarez Ceja, 42, as the prime suspect, capping a years-long pattern of disturbances at Joss’s property. This…
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CEG Stock Soars: Constellation Energy Powers Meta’s AI Ambitions with Historic Nuclear Deal
Constellation Energy (NASDAQ) CEG stock surged 14% premarket today after announcing a landmark 20-year agreement to supply Meta (META) with 1.1 gigawatts of carbon-free nuclear power—igniting a frenzy over CEG stock as Wall Street bets on nuclear energy’s pivotal role in the AI boom. The deal rescues Constellation’s Illinois Clinton plant from closure and positions…
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Disney Layoffs: Hundreds Cut in Film, TV, and Finance as Cost-Cutting Intensifies
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has initiated another wave of Disney layoffs, eliminating “several hundred” positions across its film, television, and finance divisions this week. This marks the fourth major workforce reduction since 2023, as CEO Bob Iger accelerates a $7.5 billion cost-cutting strategy amid streaming losses and declining linear TV revenue. The move—first…
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Boeing Stock Soars 64% in 2025: Upgraded to Buy as Trump Policy Shift Ignites Aerospace Rally
In a stunning reversal for the embattled aerospace giant, Boeing stock (NYSE: BA) surged 8% premarket today after Morgan Stanley upgraded it to “Overweight” with a $275 price target (25% upside). The rally extends Boeing’s 64% gain since April 2025—crushing the S&P 500’s 11% return—fueled by a perfect storm of defense spending tailwinds, 737 MAX…