AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSNAP Pressure on Households: Sen. Mark Kelly says Arizona families are getting squeezed as new SNAP rules roll out, with a local food bank reporting demand up as much as 20% and more people unsure they qualify. Debt and Investing Risk: A new warning argues you should avoid borrowing to buy stocks, and a separate report on “zombie debt” explains how old debts can be sold and revived—potentially harming credit if you restart payments. Student Loan Deadline: The U.S. Department of Education says borrowers have “homework” due by end of September to lock in benefits, including a bigger autopay interest discount. Markets and Rates: Bond yields are rising again, pushing up borrowing costs; the 10-year Treasury hit 4.80%, a key driver for mortgages and auto loans. Wealth, Taxes, and Policy: Colorado’s Initiative 195 (graduated income tax) qualified for the ballot, setting up a showdown with a flat-tax measure. Corporate/Wealth Tech: Dell posted a strong earnings beat on AI servers, while Vanguard’s Altruist deal is tied to new AI planning tools. Scam Alert: Burke County Sheriff’s Office warned of phone scams impersonating a major.
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