Trump’s future Fed influence tests market trust — how to prepare your portfolio

In this week’s Club Check-in, Paulina Likos and Zev Fima break down the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve as markets approach a pivotal transition in May, when a new Fed chair is expected to be appointed, and assess how Club members should be thinking about their investments. Multiple developments have raised questions about the future […]

Income-generating investments could create a tax bill. How to prepare

The tax-filing season is officially underway, and investors – especially those who are holding income-generating assets – will want to prepare to pay the tax man. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting 2025’s individual income tax returns on Monday . Filers have until April 15 to submit their returns, unless they go on extension until […]

Goldman Sachs CEO looks at how to get involved in prediction markets

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon speaks during an interview at the Economic Club of Washington, Oct. 30, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Thursday the giant Wall Street investment bank is actively exploring opportunities in prediction markets, signaling growing institutional interest in a corner of finance that has gained increased […]

Some traders say the market is too calm. How to hedge just in case

The market has not seen much volatility from President Donald Trump’s latest policy demands. If anything, traders have reacted with a strange calm. But now Bank of America thinks investors should position for tumultuous times. In recent days, Trump has made numerous calls related to easing costs on Americans, proposing a 10% interest rate cap […]

How to claim money from ‘Trump accounts’ program

Tech CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan pledged Tuesday to contribute $6.25 billion to so-called Trump accounts, a type of tax-advantaged savings account for children. The commitment will expand access to seed money for eligible children too old to qualify for the $1,000 grants that are set to come from the Department of the Treasury. With the additional funds, […]