U.S. stock futures sink after Powell accuses Trump of intimidation over DOJ probe

With earnings season about to kick off, U.S. stock futures slipped Sunday, after the Dow and S&P 500 closed Friday at record highs.
Powell says criminal investigation by Trump’s Justice Department threatens Fed’s independence

The Justice Department served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday, threatening an “unprecedented” criminal indictment against him over cost overruns for the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters building.
Why investors shouldn’t panic yet about Trump’s credit-card rate-cap proposal

On the surface, a 10% cap on APRs could mean a big hit to credit-card companies’ earnings. But a Jefferies analyst thinks it’s “highly unlikely” that Trump gets his way.
‘It’s been a struggle getting payments from her’: I rent a house to our daughter. Do I just gift her the house?

“She would be responsible for taxes and insurance, which should be manageable.”
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The Social Security crisis could leave U.S. retirees worse off than those in poorer countries

Things are already hard for America’s seniors. In less than a decade, they’ll sink even further.
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‘I have no mortgage’: Is it reckless to cancel my homeowner’s insurance? I can’t justify $4K a year anymore.

“My deductible is $5,000.”
‘He even bragged about his Mercedes-Benz:’ I rejected two egotistical advisers. I managed my life savings and they tripled over 25 years. Did I do OK?

“We do not take out-of-country or five-star vacations. Instead, we enjoy time with family and friends and hobbies.”
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