August 12, 2025

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Loans

Capitol Federal changes investment strategy amid Topeka housing slump

6 terms to know before you start house hunting In the housing market, here are some terms to know before you jump in and get your heart set on a dream home. For more information, visit the Federal Trade Commission website, FTC.gov. Capitol Federal Savings Bank is shifting its focus from home mortgages to commercial

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Investment

Keeping costs low can boost results in your stock, bond investments

How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. A Morningstar study reveals that passively managed index funds generally outperform actively managed funds. Lower operating costs are a key factor in the superior performance of index funds. This trend

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Banking

NewtekOne and Newtek Bank Unveil Real-Time, All-in-One Business Banking + Merchant Solutions in a Single Online Process

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NewtekOne, Inc. (“Newtek”) (NASDAQ: NEWT) and its national bank subsidiary Newtek Bank, N.A. (“Newtek Bank”) have launched a game-changing innovation for independent business owners: a fully integrated onboarding process that delivers both an approved Newtek Bank true Newtek Zero-Fee Business Banking® checking account and a Newtek

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Investment

The rise of KiwiSaver investment in private equity and what it means for you – The Prosperity Project

Fisher Funds chief investment officer Ashley Gardyne told Nadine Higgins on The Prosperity Project podcast that it has the potential to deliver better returns. “There has been a premium of sort of 3-5% higher return compared to the listed sharemarket,” he says. It does come with more risks, including that it can be a less

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Crypto

XRP offers bigger potential with just $500

XRP is demonstrating its long-term growth potential. Will Ebiefung  |  The Motley Fool Trump signs Genius Act, first major U.S. crypto law, into effect President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, establishing the first U.S. crypto law regulating stablecoins. Nowadays, $500 doesn’t feel like much — especially if you invest it in the S&P 500

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Investors

Should you buy Palantir stock before its Q2 earnings?

Palantir is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings in the next week, and expectations are sky high. Adam Spatacco  |  The Motley Fool AI is already disrupting the job market Hiring managers are highlighting soft skills as a way employees can prove their value to the company. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the

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Investors

Nvidia CEO cashes out shares—Is it time to rethink your position?

Nvidia’s CEO has sold millions of dollars worth of his company’s shares this year, and he’s not done selling yet. David Jagielski  |  The Motley Fool Nvidia CEO sells 100,000 shares of company stock Jensen Huang sold 100,000 Nvidia shares between June 20 and 23, bringing in nearly $15 million at an average price of

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Investors

What lesson did Constellation provide to growth investors?

Evan Guido  |  Special to the Herald-Tribune In early 2025, Constellation Brands – maker of Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico – was a staple of our Aksala Dividend & Growth Portfolio. It had everything we look for: category-leading brands, consistent dividend growth, and a strong consumer following, especially among the Hispanic community in the U.S. But

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Investors

Investors should think again about municipal bonds

Benjamin Pease  |  Special to the Herald-Tribune Many investors focus on past returns when making investment decisions. Our personal experiences – particularly recent losses or missed opportunities – can weigh heavily on how we approach risk and outlook. This is known as recency bias. However, when it comes to fixed income, especially municipal bonds, the

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Funds

Trump administration to unfreeze $118M in Tennessee education funds

Senators grill Education Secretary Linda McMahon over proposed cuts Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified to Congress over proposed budget cuts. After a monthlong delay, more than $118 million in federal K-12 funds will be released to Tennessee. The Trump administration missed a deadline to allocate $6.2 billion in funds nationwide, saying it was due to

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