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How a pet-sitting firm structures profit and owner pay
A pet‑sitting entrepreneur makes $300K a year but only pays herself $50K – learn the tax implications of that choice.

USD/JPY Slips Below 158 as Yen Gains Momentum
USD/JPY falls to 157.59, marking a 0.793% decline as the yen strengthens against the dollar

Newsom signs post-production credit as Congress mulls national film tax break
California strengthens its film tax credits, launches a post‑production incentive, and backs a federal credit that could reshape the industry.

Millionaires stay despite steep state tax hikes, data shows
Even as states raise rates, million‑plus earners keep moving in, while anyone earning under $500,000 feels the pinch.

Ark’s latest moves: buying Rocket Lab, selling Google and Palantir
Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are buying space launch stocks, shedding Google shares and rotating out Palantir and AMD for newer high‑risk bets.

Systematic budgeting
Replace willpower budgeting with a rules-based system for better financial management

Low homeowners association reserves: hidden danger for buyers
A condo buyer learns that a 1% HOA reserve can hide serious financial risks.

How Berkshire Hathaway Turned a $35B Apple Stake Into $185B
Warren Buffett’s Apple gamble turned a $35 billion stake into $185 billion pretax, showing the force of patient capital, strong leadership and relentless buybacks.

New legislation could let SAVE forbearance count toward PSLF
A bipartisan proposal seeks to fix gaps in PSLF by crediting SAVE forbearance months and expanding eligible repayment plans.

Bitcoin’s 1.28% Gain Leads a Mixed Week for Markets
Bitcoin rose 1.28% to $81,508, while Ethereum surged 3.37% to $2,663.95. FX markets saw modest shifts, with USD/JPY up 1.413%.