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Oil Trader Yaoyao Liu Who Made Billions for Vitol Is Leaving

Yaoyao Liu, whose trading in oil derivatives made billions of dollars for Vitol Group over a career marked by dramatic highs and lows, is leaving the commodities trading giant.

We haven't written up this one. Bloomberg has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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6 Ways Social Security Will Change Forever in 2027. Are You Ready?

Everything from monthly Social Security benefits to how much payroll tax select workers will owe is changing in the coming year.

  • COLA for traditional beneficiaries will rise by 3.6% in 2027
  • High earners face higher payroll taxes with cap increasing to $192,300
  • Disability workers' substantial gainful activity limit increases to $1,770

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