US private equity fund buying Israel’s Windward for NIS 1b
Three years ago, in December 2021, Israeli technology company Windward.ai became listed on London’s AIM market, at a pre-money valuation of €127 million. It now reports that it has been…
The most downloaded Second Thoughts episodes of 2024
Our most popular podcast episodes this year include a deep dive into the origins of zombie funds and CVs, and a 360 degree discussion on what it means to be…
More work to be done in DE&I: Story of the Year
Despite increased emphasis on diversity, women remain underrepresented in private equity investment roles.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Predicts Stock Market Will Move On-Chain in Merging of Crypto and Equities
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is predicting that stocks and other traditional finance (TradFi) assets will eventually move on-chain like cryptocurrencies.In a new interview with investor Anthony Pompliano, Tenev says that…
I’m not financially literate. Here’s how I could be.
A financial literacy course should be mandatory in Massachusetts.A customer uses a credit card to pay for gasoline at a gas station in Mundelein, Ill., Feb. 8, 2024.Nam Y. Huh/Associated…
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 25, 2024: Interest rates jump week over week
Mortgage rates have risen over the past week, and continue inching higher today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased by four basis points to 6.68%.…
Tired of predictions? Here are four that will stand the test of time
While we may be drawn to the clairvoyants and the algorithms, let’s not forget that the future isn’t a riddle to solvePublished Dec 25, 2024 • Last updated 5 hours…
Best savings interest rates today, December 25, 2024 (top rate at 4.66% APY)
The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times this year, which means deposit rates are now falling. It’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning the highest…
Best money market account rates today, December 25, 2024 (up to 5.00% APY)
As interest rates begin to fall following the Fed’s recent rate cuts, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning a competitive rate on your savings. One option you…