AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWealth & Policy: Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is pushing a flat 4.7% income tax, arguing it boosts jobs and investment, while critics warn it could cut state revenue by up to $130M a year by 2029. Housing & Mortgages: An AD Mortgage study finds buying now beats waiting in 61% of historical scenarios, saying lower rates alone don’t guarantee savings because home prices and your ability to build cash matter. Corporate Finance: Meta agreed to a major $18B settlement with states, a reminder that legal risk can still reshape big tech balance sheets. Debt & Macro: Commentary flags the U.S. national debt hitting $40T and rising interest costs as a growing drag on household and public finances. Tech & Spending: SpaceX plans a massive capex ramp—nearly $200B next year—fueling everything from data centers to a chip plant. Personal Finance & Scams: A DOJ case highlights cross-border bank account takeover fraud, while the Wisconsin BBB warns students and parents to watch for phishing, fake credit cards, and apartment scams. Wealth Culture: Bet365’s Denise Coates paid herself £104M and the firm cuts about 340 jobs amid higher tax and regulatory costs.
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