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Beijing has driven major increase in strategic commodity inventories but their scale remains unclear
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Airfares Have Doubled on Some Flights. The Sticker Shock for Spring Travel Is Upon Us. WSJHow the Iran war is disrupting air travel — and advice if you're planning a trip NPRFlights are already getting more expensive after a jet fuel spike. When should you book? CNBC
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China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.
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Brent Oil Closes Above $100 for First Time Since August 2022 BloombergThe world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it's up to Trump for a long-term fix CNNGulf Oil Disruption Is Expected for Weeks or Months WSJIranian oil squeeze tests Trump's war plans AxiosOil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the
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U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war The Washington PostLoss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq U.S. Central Command Press Release View centcom.milMiddle East crisis live: rescue effort under way after US refuelling plane with five onboard crashes in Iraq The GuardianUS Air Force refueling aircraft lost over Iraq, carrying at least five crew, source says CNN
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In the rush by the Indiana legislature to bring the Chicago Bears to the state, lawmakers gushed over the proposal. One group was conspicuously absent from comments: taxpayers who opposed the plan.
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Personal values play an important role in many aspects of our lives and have become more prominent recently in how we think about and manage our finances. More and more investors are asking how they can support the causes they care about through their financial decision-making.
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Charles Schwab's latest Modern Wealth Survey found that 69% of Americans say that supporting causes they care most about is a top consideration when it comes to their financial decisions. If you count yourself among them, consider starting with a financial plan to ensure you stay on track toward your long-term goals while also staying true to your personal values.
Define your saving and spending goals
The best way to start is by translating your dreams into concrete financial goals. Identify your most important goals and commit to saving toward each. Write things down so you can build confidence, stay focused and refine your plan over time while prioritizing both your own financial wellness and the greater good.
For example, we recently had a client looking for ways to maximize her charitable donations with a limited budget. After pinpointing the causes that she connected with most - the environment and medical research - we laid out a three-year charitable-giving budget. This helped her stay on track with her long-term plan while mixing in creative ways to give back, including ongoing gifts through a donor-advised fund supporting cancer research and volunteering for weekend river cleanups.
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