For some, 2020 will be the year that retirement becomes a reality. For others, it will be a financial improbability. Retirement readiness nationwide is shaky overall. Only 23% of men and just 12% of women are “very confident” in their ability to fully retire with a comfortable lifestyle, according to recent research from the Transamerica
Month: December 2019
Getty A lot of people these days believe they’ll receive little or nothing from Social Security. They’ll hear otherwise from Social Security, which will provide statements of estimated benefits to those who request. Most workers who are age 60 or over are mailed the statements each year, whether they ask for them or not. Beginning
When it comes to Section 183 (Activities Not Engaged In For Profit), commonly referred to as the hobby loss rule, my goal is to be your go-to-guy. In the last year (12/13/2018-12/12/2019), I have noted fifteen hobby loss decisions . One of the decisions concerned evidence and was not a final ruling. Taxpayers Behind And
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Kelly Clarkson’s gated mansion is nestled between a lakefront and wooded cul de sac. Parks Realty Singer Kelly Clarkson’s stunning 20,121-square-foot Tennessee lakefront estate has returned to the market with a newly discounted price tag of $7.49 million. The seven-bedroom, 11-bath home first appeared on the
In November 2020, Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum will mark its 25th anniversary with a retrospective show featuring work from its past 40 exhibitions. Pictured here, “What, Me Worry” bed by Patty Kuzbida. Nick Prevas | AVAM If history, art and eclectic adventures are what you seek out when you travel, you’ll have plenty of
There’s one form of discrimination that the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act didn’t fix: economic. Until recently, people who were eligible for federal assistance programs such as Medicaid and SSI still faced an uneven playing ground. Using these programs meant you could not have assets over $2,000, a paltry amount when you consider life’s various
This survey of high-payout funds will steer you to the bargains and warn you of the pitfalls. How to pay for it? Getty Stocks and bonds yield 2% these days. That’s problematic if you had in mind withdrawing 4% a year from your savings. Wall Street’s answer to this predicament: a rich menu of exchange-traded
Getty Have you ever heard the phrase “sometimes the cure is worse than the disease”? This may be one of those cures. Even the most casual observer will no doubt have noticed the attention paid to the rising student debt. This has inevitably led to creative ideas aimed at eradicating that liability. “There is a
As the U.S. economy continues its longest ever expansion, the labor market is making history as well with the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. That’s great news for investors looking for compelling return opportunities in the commercial real estate market. But because pricing for all types of CRE products has also increased, it’s vital
An interview with billionaire private equity titan and founder of Blackstone, Stephen Schwarzman. In this interview, Stephen discusses his motivations and journey in creating Blackstone. Stephen also talks about early deals, hiring the right people and interest rates. 📚 Books on Stephen Schwarzman and Stephen Schwarzman’s favourite books are located at the bottom of the
Agent Scott Boras prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets at Marlins Park on July 12, 2019 in Miami. Michael Reaves | Getty Images Following a week where he negotiated nearly $1 billion in Major League Baseball player contracts, super-agent Scott Boras says the model teams have used for
Hero Images | Hero Images | Getty Images Whether it’s a lemonade stand, mowing lawns or even — these days — developing a new app, there are plenty of ways kids can become entrepreneurs. They don’t even necessarily have to be a big success. Just developing an entrepreneurial mindset can help them form necessary life
By Michele Wojciechowski, Next Avenue Contributor Getty It’s the most wonderful time of the year — unless you get scammed. “In this season of generosity, people let down their guards and tend not to be as skeptical as they would be the rest of the year,” says Christopher Elliott, founder of the consumer-advice nonprofit Elliott Advocacy
HOHENWALD, TN – MARCH 30: Scott Blais, operations director and co-founder of The Elephant … [+] Sanctuary, at The Elephant Sanctuary. (Photo by Melanie Stetson Freeman/The Christian Science Monitor via Getty Images) Getty Images It’s the first day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2019. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past
Economists predict that in 2020, buyers will have fewer homes to choose from than they have in five … [+] years Getty As 2019 draws to a close, here’s a look at the year that was in real estate and architecture and a preview of what to keep an eye on in 2020. Concerns ease
An initial United States-China trade agreement appears to finally be coming to fruition. CNBC’s Jim Cramer noted that the Chinese government has a history of backing away from its verbal commitments, but said the tariffs that remain on imports from China are a “powerful enforcement mechanism.” The “phase one” deal, which has yet to be
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow maintained a cautious optimism around the trade agreement struck by China and the U.S. He told CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on Friday the deal should lift business confidence, but “we will see how it works. We will see if the Chinese stay with their word.” China and the U.S. agreed
Technology firms dominate your online activity, so why not your wallet, too? Most recently, Google has announced it will offer checking accounts as part of a project code-named Cache, notching the boldest move yet by tech into consumer banking. In fact, the company is just the latest Silicon Valley leader to make a bid to
Stressed Asian Senior Couple calculate their monthly expense with laptop computer. Debts, Saving, … [+] Financials with Retirement. Getty Worried about a 2018 (or worse, a 2009) repeat? Good news: I’ve got a closed-end fund (CEF) that should be on your list no matter what happens: it carries a special “insurance” policy if markets head
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin After months of negotiations, both sides agreed on terms. Evan Vucci/ASSOCIATED PRESS Topline: The U.S. and China have finally agreed upon an initial trade deal in the 19-month-long trade war, resulting in a rollback of both existing and scheduled tariffs, officials from both sides said on
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