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Financial Planning News 13 October 2025 - 4 November 2025

Record Highs, $55 B Deals & Data Drama: Wall Street’s Wild Week (Oct 4–5, 2025)

7 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Big Gains (November 2025 Edition)

Key Takeaways Market Overview: Rally Rolls On, With Underlying Risks 2025 has been a banner year for stocks globally. In the U.S., the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have repeatedly notched all-time highs reuters.com, fueled by strong corporate earnings (especially in tech) and easing inflation amid a recent Federal Reserve rate cut markets.chroniclejournal.com. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up ~12% year-to-date, the S&P 500 +16%, and the Nasdaq Composite +22% through the end of October markets.chroniclejournal.com. European markets have also surged – the Euro Stoxx 600 is up ~25% (in USD terms) this year core.axa-im.com – and Asian indices hit
4 November 2025
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Arbor Realty Trust’s 12% Dividend: Golden Opportunity or Yield Trap in 2025?

Arbor Realty Trust’s 12% Dividend: Golden Opportunity or Yield Trap in 2025?

1. Company Overview Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a specialized real estate finance company operating as an externally-managed REIT. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Uniondale, NY, Arbor’s business is centered on originating, investing in, and servicing real estate loans – primarily in the multifamily housing sector (apartment complexes and single-family rental portfolios) as well as various commercial real estate assets stocktitan.net. The company’s integrated platform provides bridge loans, mezzanine financing, preferred equity, and other structured finance products on its balance sheet, while also acting as a major agency loan originator selling to government-sponsored entities. Arbor’s dual business segments are:
31 October 2025
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Tax Season Shocker: Fewer Refunds but Bigger Payouts as New Tax Changes Loom

Tax Season Shocker: Fewer Refunds but Bigger Payouts as New Tax Changes Loom

Fewer Checks, Larger Refunds Mark 2025 Tax Season Americans saw slightly fatter refunds on average this year even as the number of people getting refunds dipped. Final IRS data through October shows the average refund climbed to $3,052, about $48 more than last year’s average accountingtoday.com. That uptick may reflect higher incomes and inflation adjustments that boosted tax withholding – leading many filers to overpay a bit more and get larger refunds. In total, the IRS disbursed $311.65 billion in refunds for the 2025 season, roughly 0.6% more than the prior year el-balad.com. However, those dollars were spread across slightly
29 October 2025
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Top 5 Stocks to Buy Now: October 22, 2025

Top 5 Stocks to Buy Now: October 22, 2025

1. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Why It’s a Buy Now: Advanced Micro Devices has emerged as a standout in 2025’s artificial intelligence boom. The semiconductor firm’s stock price has nearly doubled this year, gaining roughly 80% year-to-date ts2.tech. In mid-October, AMD shares soared to an intraday record $240.48 after the company announced two blockbuster deals to supply its cutting-edge GPUs for AI workloads ts2.tech. On October 6, AMD revealed a multi-year partnership to provide OpenAI with high-performance AI chips – a contract worth an estimated $100 billion in revenue – which sent the stock up over 30% in one day ts2.tech.
21 October 2025
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Retirement Alert: Shocking 401(k) Trends and Vanishing Contributions Ignite Expert Warnings

Retirement Alert: Shocking 401(k) Trends and Vanishing Contributions Ignite Expert Warnings

Key Facts In summary, Americans face a retirement funding squeeze: average 401(k) balances are surprisingly low and contributions have even disappeared in some tragic cases (a recent Wall Street Journal case recounts a worker’s missing ~$50K in 401(k) deposits). Coupled with looming policy changes and market jitters, the consensus is clear: take action now. Financial advisers say to diversify beyond one 401(k), grab every employer match investopedia.com ts2.tech, and review your portfolio with an expert. As Allianz’s Kelly LaVigne warns, “it’s time for Gen X to really put pen to paper and create a long-term financial strategy for retirement” ts2.tech.
20 October 2025
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Will You Get a Surprise $2,000 Stimulus Check in October 2025? (And Why Stocks Are Soaring Anyway)

Will You Get a Surprise $2,000 Stimulus Check in October 2025? (And Why Stocks Are Soaring Anyway)

The IRS and Congress insist no new federal stimulus checks are coming in late 2025 ts2.tech ts2.tech. Viral claims of one-time $1,390, $1,702 or $2,000 payments this October are bogus ts2.tech ts2.tech. President Trump’s talk of a “tariff rebate” check of $1,000–$2,000 per person is only a proposal, with no law passed authorizing it ts2.tech hindustantimes.com. In fact, the only “COVID” stimulus money moving now is the IRS wrapping up the last $1,400 pandemic rebates to about 1 million people who missed claiming their 2021 credit kiplinger.com – these are unclaimed rebates from past programs, not new checks. Instead, several
13 October 2025
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