• What happens to your Social Security Benefits if the U.S. hits the debt limit?
• How does Google AI Search differ from Bard Chatbot?
• How am I covered under SIPC?
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What Happens to Social Security Benefits if the U.S. Hits the Debt Limit?
If the U.S. hits the debt limit and defaults, Social Security checks may be delayed or reduced, affecting 66 million Americans. The Treasury Department pays benefits from its general fund, and Congress can protect them without raising the debt limit. The disruption would strain beneficiaries' budgets for essential expenses. Read more
How is the new Google AI search different from Bard chatbot?
Google has introduced an updated search experience called the Search Generative Experience, using more AI-generated responses. It aims to compete with Microsoft's Bing search and includes conversational mode for follow-up questions. The new search will be available to U.S. users soon, while Google's chatbot, Bard, is already accessible worldwide. Read more
Banks Are in the Grips of Investor Crisis of Confidence
Investor confidence in regional banks is shaken after the failure of First Republic Bank. Despite post-2008 safety measures, banks remain vulnerable to market swings. Rising interest rates are a concern, but improvements are expected as bonds and loans mature. Fragile deposits pose risks, as demonstrated by rapid withdrawals depleting capital. Smaller banks struggle to compete with larger institutions. Adjustments to capital rules and extended deposit insurance may help, but resolving the crisis is challenging. Read more
TradeUP TIDBITS
"After reviewing recent federal tax receipts, our best estimate is that we will be unable to continue to satisfy all of the government’s obligations by early June, and potentially as early as June 1, if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit before that time…. We have learned from past debt limit impasses that waiting until the last minute to suspend or increase the debt limit can cause serious harm to business and consumer confidence, raise short-term borrowing costs for taxpayers, and negatively impact the credit rating of the United States. If Congress fails to increase the debt limit, it would cause severe hardship to American families, harm our global leadership position, and raise questions about our ability to defend our national security interests."
—Janet L. Yellen, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Read the full letter here
INVESTOR TIPS
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