Congress Likely to Change Rules for IRA Catch-Up Contributions - WSJ

“These changes to the catch-up contribution rules are designed to encourage people to save for retirement,” says Sarah Brenner

Why not encourage all people to save for retirement? This two-tier system makes almost no sense, and when the “catch-up” rules kick in at age 50, the train is out of the station and already two towns over!

Trump’s ‘Death Wish’ Rhetoric - WSJ Opinion

Five weeks from Election Day, Mr. Trump could be working and spending money to elect a GOP Congress, or to help his home state of Florida recover from Hurricane Ian. Instead he’s attacking Mr. McConnell and his wife as part of a personal political vendetta

Six States Sue to Block Biden Student Debt Cancellation Plan - WSJ

“Republican officials from these six states are standing with special interests, and fighting to stop relief for borrowers buried under mountains of debt,” said Abdullah Hasan, a White House spokesman.

Special interests like the plumbers and electricians that never went to college?

Hero: DeSantis Flies Hurricane Ian To Martha’s Vineyard - Babylon Bee

“I’ll tell you what, hurricanes have been tormenting Florida for too long. Not on my watch!” said DeSantis to a crowd of screaming fans. “So you know what? We’re gonna load this hurricane onto a plane and fly it north. Martha’s Vinyard, you’d better board up your 10,000 square foot mansions and cancel your polo matches, because Ian is on its way!”

Congress Signs Up For $40 Billion Per Month Ukraine+ Subscription - Babylon Bee

To avoid fighting over further spending bills, Congress has opted instead to sign up for the brand new subscription service Ukraine+, which only costs $40 billion per month.

I think this is money well spent.

Credit where due though, this is a great joke.

Toyota Engages With Critics of Its EV Push - WSJ

Toyota has said it believes hybrids can reduce carbon emissions while the battery supply chains and charging networks necessary to support big fleets of EVs are built globally over the coming decades. Hybrid cars—which made up nearly 30% of Toyota and Lexus global shipments

This is a far more reasonable approach to the nascent EV market. We’re still in proof-of-concept for EVs. Hybrid technology is here right now and proven over two decades. Why bet the farm on a far-off technology when you can make incremental positive change today?