As the global tech industry reels from the emergence of Chinese start-up DeepSeek, Congress is reacting quickly with proposals to separate US AI development from China and strengthen its competitive edge. One of the most expansive efforts is a bill by Senator Josh Hawley that seeks to ban imports of AI technology and intellectual property … Read more
Republicans in the US Congress introduced legislation on Thursday to repeal China’s preferential trade status that it has held for over two decades, garnering a Democratic co-sponsor for the first time. China’s permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status is a legal designation in the US for free trade with a foreign state, and was conferred … Read more
For most of us, major expenses like rent, groceries, and car payments draw most of our attention. While that’s an excellent budgeting foundation, if you want to maximize your savings rate, you need to consider all your monthly bills when trying to cut costs. Thankfully, you don’t have to work alone. Bill negotiation services are … Read more
For the first time in 45 years, France will end the year without a budget for the following year, and will have to pass a “special law,” a constitutional tool to guarantee the continuity of the state. Only yesterday this situation was highly unlikely, but it is now certain, according to President Emmanuel Macron. “A … Read more
I had the pleasure of speaking with Bill Bengen, creator of the “4% Rule” for retirement planning. Bill has been a reader of Financial Samurai for many years and has always been courteous in the comments section when I write about safe withdrawal rates. So, I figured it was time we had a chat to … Read more