How to Depolarize American Politics by Edward B. Foley & Eric S. Maskin
American voters are more polarized than ever before, and the United States’ conventional electoral system prevents a third-party candidate from posing a serious challenge, even if he or she can bridge ideological and partisan divides. But it does not have to be this way: a simple and sensible institutional fix is readily available. TUCSON/CAMBRIDGE – […]
How to drop a royal bombshell – POLITICO
While most of the media did not quibble with the palace’s decision not to be more forthcoming about the exact nature of Charles’ affliction, the Times sounded a warning note, saying: “This strategy … runs the risk of leaving many people to assume that the king’s condition is more sinister than the palace is letting […]
How to vet your tax preparer, according to the IRS
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images Why it may be harder to find an accountant Accounting bachelor’s degree completions have been falling about 3% every year since 2015, according to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The number of new candidates sitting in for the certified public accountant exams has also been declining […]
VIDEO: Spicing things up! Big Al teaches Brett Luna how to make hot slaw
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — State lawmakers are in the process of trying to make hot slaw one of Tennessee’s official state foods, but you, like several of us, may be wondering, what is hot slaw? Brett Luna took a trip to Big Al’s Restaurant to show us how to make the spicy southern dish and […]
Why Don’t We Teach People How to Parent?
There are just some things you don’t do without preparation. You’re not meant to drive a car without taking lessons and passing a test. You aren’t supposed to scuba dive without certification. You can’t teach—or practice law, or therapy, or cosmetology—without first proving your knowledge. But you can become a parent without any training at […]
How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO
TAIPEI — The stakes for Taiwan’s democracy could hardly be higher in a tight presidential election on January 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering an ominous New Year address in which he insisted “reunification of the motherland is a historical inevitability.” The vote cuts to the heart of a battle for regional influence between […]
How to set an annual budget
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email In 2023, 40% of Americans said they don’t make New Year’s money resolutions and 68% said they have no written financial plan at any point in the year. But having a budget and an awareness of exactly how much is coming in […]
Five Investors on How to Navigate the Bond Market in 2024
Updated Dec. 30, 2023 12:10 am ET A resilient U.S. economy and cooling inflation fueled an intense year-end bond rally. Now, some suspect investors are too sanguine about the months ahead. The rally marked the latest in a series of swings that sent the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury, which falls when bond prices […]
How to Make Your Phone Last Forever: 6 Simple Tips – WSJ
Genius bar is telling: No matter how connected we get to our phones, most people accept that they'll soon seem obsolete. The average phone in America … Source link
Big yields can invite risk. How to find the right dividend fund for your portfolio
If you’re searching for a dividend-paying fund to cushion your portfolio with steady income, you’ll have to look beyond hot yields. That’s because those rich yields usually come with a sharp trade-off for investors in the form of additional risk, according to a recent study from Morningstar. “There is a perception that we have that […]