Over the past two years, high-yield dividend stocks struggled as interest rates rose, causing them to lose their appeal compared to risk-free options like CDs and Treasury bills. However, with the recent rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve and expectations of more cuts to come, investors are advised to consider high-yield dividend stocks and ETFs again. Two covered-call ETFs, JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, along with two municipal-bond ETFs, VanEck High Yield Muni ETF and BlackRock High Yield Muni Income Active ETF, are recommended for generating passive income in the current market environment.
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Could Matt Gaetz decide to keep his House seat? It’s complicated.
Despite resigning from the current Congress, Matt Gaetz cannot return to the 118th Congress as his resignation is final. While he initially stated he did not intend to take the oath for the 119th Congress, the possibility of him reversing his decision remains uncertain. The Ethics Committee could still extend its investigation if Gaetz returns, but if he does not, the committee may conclude its probe following his withdrawal from consideration for attorney general. Full...
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