6 Ways to Declare Your Own Financial Independence
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| By Jim Nelson |
Happy Fourth of July!
We hope you will get to spend the day with family and friends. So, we won’t keep you.
But if you’re reading this soon after we sent it, you might have some hours before the hot dogs and fireworks.
Fortunately, this is the perfect time to catch up on a wild week on Wall Street … even if trading only lasted four days.
Here’s what your experts had to share …
Something Momentous Is Happening in the Stock Market on July 6, 2026
All eyes were glued to SpaceX on June 12, when it IPOed. But Associate Director of Research Sean Levine identified another momentous day for the stock and the rest of the market. And it’s on Monday.
It’s easy to get sucked into an income opportunity that promises to pay 10% or more. But they don’t always work out as intended. Nilus Mattive follows his series of warnings about crypto treasuries with the biggest pitfall yet.
How Annual Tax-Free Gifts Can Help You Pass Along More of Your Wealth
A simple conversation and money management move could save you and your loved ones tens of thousands of dollars. David Phillips gives you the details.
5 Reasons to Be Bullish on Critical Minerals
When you do the math, the critical minerals story is far from over. And Sean Brodrick has done that math. He also gives you five more reasons to be bullish on these small miners and a way to play them.
When Dividend Yields Are Too Good to Be True
The DATCOs Nilus has been watching just made a new move. And the market’s reaction was premature.
Financial Independence from 1776
This weekend is the perfect time to reflect on one of the founding principles of this country. Nilus shares his own connection to those and gives you two steps to take now.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Jim Nelson
Managing Editor, Weiss Ratings Daily

