Month: December 2021

The congressional proposal to increase federal funding for Medicaid’s home and community-based (HCBS) long-term care program likely would benefit the US economy, although it could increase costs for those not receiving Medicaid.   The HCBS expansion is included in the current House version of President Biden’s Build Back Better (BBB) social spending, climate, and tax
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In this article PTON A Peloton Bike Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Peloton said Tuesday it is not halting development of new connected fitness products next year, contrary to a report published by DigiTimes. Peloton shares fell nearly 5% in premarket trading Tuesday on the news, but after a Peloton spokeperson refuted the report, shares recouped
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In this article MRO XOM MUR krisanapong detraphiphat | Moment | Getty Images In recent years, many financial advisors have been cautious talking to clients about energy companies. So much so that it’s become almost taboo. Undoubtedly, environmental, social and corporate governance concerns have played a part, with a burgeoning number of investors now more
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True self-directed IRAs are becoming more popular among IRA owners. But the rules can be complicated and tricky. Two recent court cases show the risks of investing through self-directed IRAs can be extra taxes and penalties when all the rules aren’t followed. Many IRA custodians say they offer self-directed IRAs. In fact, most IRA custodians
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The New York Design Center conducted a poll of over 40 interior designers across the United States, who found that, post-pandemic, we will continue to invest in our homes. Designers determined that, though the real estate market is inflated, 79% of people are still spending money to renovate the homes they purchased. “We’re seeing clients
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Invesco’s Kristina Hooper sees significant opportunities in regions shunned by a majority of investors. Despite the new omicron wave, she lists emerging markets — including China — as 2022’s top places to put money to work. “We always knew it would take longer for emerging markets to get populations vaccinated. But clearly there is a
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Sometimes, even a great business or product idea can’t save you from the perils of inexperience. On Friday’s episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” a husband-and-wife pair of business owners learned that lesson the hard way. The duo, Chris and Elisa Cirri, pitched their Wallingford, Connecticut-based start-up, called Santa’s Enchanted Mailbox, on the holiday-themed episode. The
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