Deanna Ritchie

1 week ago | due.com | Deanna Ritchie

Choosing where to keep your money might seem like a mundane decision, but it’s one of the most critical financial choices you’ll make. After watching Steve Chen’s CALLEDTOLEAP talk about the worst banks for savings in 2025, I realized how many Americans are being quietly robbed of potential earnings by major financial institutions. The numbers are shocking. While major banks offer a pitiful 0.01% APY on savings accounts, high-yield alternatives are paying 3-5% interest.

1 week ago | under30ceo.com | Deanna Ritchie

The stock market is hitting new highs, driven by insatiable demand from American retirement accounts. This trend, often referred to as the TINA trade—There Is No Alternative—demonstrates that U.S. households continue to see stocks as their best investment option. Though rising interest rates since 2022 have increased bond yields and provided alternative investment opportunities, the TINA trade remains robust.

1 week ago | devx.com | Deanna Ritchie

Spigen has released a new Apple Watch charger stand that pays homage to Apple’s iconic iMac G3 from the late 1990s. The stand, part of Spigen’s C1 series, is designed to house an Apple Watch charging puck and comes in four colors reminiscent of the original iMac: Tangerine, Graphite, Bondi Blue, and Ruby. The Apple Watch Classic C1 Charger Stand is priced at $34.99. It is important to note that the stand does not include a charging puck.

1 week ago | due.com | Deanna Ritchie

If you’re planning on an escape this summer, you’re in for a mixed bag. When it comes to travel costs, I have good news and not-so-good news. The good news is that travel expenses are generally declining, which offers some hope for your summer budget. NerdWallet reports that hotel rates have decreased by 2.4% over the past year, and rental car rates have declined by 2.1%. But what’s the biggest win for your wallet? Air travel prices have dropped by 7.9%.

1 week ago | under30ceo.com | Deanna Ritchie

Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund manager and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, has recently added Amazon to his portfolio. This move aligns him with renowned investors Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood, who already hold positions in the company. Ackman is known for maintaining a highly concentrated portfolio, typically consisting of only about 10 stocks at any given time. His decision to invest in Amazon complements his existing exposure to Alphabet, another tech giant.