The American Bar Association this weekend invited me to talk to lawyers and law professors about Social Security. They had two major questions that I believe are shared by almost all Americans. Question 1: Does spending more on Social Security mean we will spend less on children? To think that increasing or maintaining Social Security
Month: January 2022
While sheltering in place during the pandemic’s depths, Americans sought diversions. For many, that meant pet adoption. Some 48% of Millennial and Gen Z folks indicated they intended to adopt in 2021. But ever since those pets and owners bonded, life has been anything but stable. First, many pet owners returned to the office, leaving
Veru: “Veru is in [Phase 3] for a very important breast cancer indication. They just got fast-track designation by the FDA this morning. It’s at $5. It made no sense that the stock didn’t go up to me. I thought it should’ve been up on the news.” Nio: “Nope. Not recommending that. Not recommending any
My trademark as a tax blogger is “stuff I find interesting”. Not surprisingly a bit of that stuff is not that interesting to a very large number of people. Much as I appreciate the discerning elite of my readers, I sometimes like to reflect on what seems to be of the most interest. Here is what my readership
Market bull Julian Emanuel sees a dot-com era dynamic that could shatter the S&P 500’s record highs. In his first TV interview since starting at Evercore ISI, Emanuel told CNBC’s “Fast Money” an emotionally charged public could drive the index to 5,509 this year. “They really haven’t committed sort of every last dollar in the
Actor, producer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart is the one of world’s highest paid stand-up comedians and owns a successful venture capital firm — but he didn’t get where he is in the business world without learning from his mistakes. On Friday’s episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” the guest Shark turned down an offer from Candi
A trader in a face mask works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 20, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Nasdaq Composite and the tech sector of the S&P 500 slid sharply to begin the
Chesnot | Getty Images Major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether have had a rough start to 2022. For some investors, it may be an opportunity to buy into the risky digital assets. Bitcoin slumped as much as 6% Monday, falling below $40,000 per coin for the first time since September, according to Coin Metrics.
Can you retire on 10 million dollars? For many Americans, this hefty sum would far exceed retirement needs and may even lead to generational wealth. However, individuals with high incomes often require a larger portfolio to maintain their lifestyle in retirement. Or if you’re expecting sudden wealth from stock options or selling a business, you
With 2022 shaping up to be another challenging year for hopeful home buyers, Realtor.com ran the numbers to find the best markets for people looking to buy their first homes this year. The first annual Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers report predicts the cities and towns with the best combination of quality of life and
The Novavax coronavirus vaccine could be cleared by regulators for use in multiple countries, including the U.S., in the coming months, the vaccine-maker’s CEO said Monday. The company has filed for emergency approval with 10 different regulatory agencies, Stanley Erck told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” It’s currently available for use in 170 countries, he
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the 2022 tax filing season will open on Monday, January 24th, 2022. That’s when the IRS will start accepting federal income tax returns for the 2021 tax year whether you file electronically or on paper. It’s the third coronavirus pandemic tax filing season, and again, that’s expected to
In this article TLRY-CA APR LULU ZNGA TTWO Pedestrians seen walking past Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon in Shanghai. Alex Tai | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Zynga, Take-Two Interactive — Shares of the mobile gaming company Zynga soared by more than 41% after Take-Two
A worker installs U.S. flags as part of a Covid-19 memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan.18, 2021. Carlos Barria | Reuters When the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, Stephanie Bonin and her husband, Keith Arnold, co-owners of a Denver restaurant, worried they would face financial disaster. The pandemic prompted
As we kickoff 2022, there are some changes related to Social Security and Medicare that you need to know along with some insight into the future. SOCIAL SECURITY Here are some highlights of the most impactful changes Social Security filers face in 2022 and beyond: If you are already receiving Social Security benefits, you will
Last year was one for the record books for the Manhattan real estate market, and the surge in deal volume during 2021 was primarily due to pent-up demand. The fear of missing out increased the number of expected buyers when the market reopened in the summer of 2020, and fears subsequently subsided. A deeper look
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning against Marin Cilic of Croatia in match 2 of the Davis Cup Semi Final at Madrid Arena on December 3, 2021. Sanjin Strukic | Pixsell | MB Media | Getty Images Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his court battle in Australia after his visa was canceled due to
In this article 2330-TW A man walks past TSMC’s logo at the company’s headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sam Yeh | AFP | Getty Images Top chipmaker TSMC notched a new quarterly sales record at the end of 2021 boosted by continued demand from top clients including Apple and Qualcomm for semiconductors. The Taiwanese foundry, which
Nearly two years ago, social insurance advocates were celebrating the creation of a new long-term care program in the state of Washington. Here, for instance, is what The Nation wrote in May of 2019: “The Long Term Care Trust Act, which passed the state legislature at the end of April and will be signed into
Still from Pixar’s “Turning Red.” Disney Another Pixar film is heading straight to Disney+. On Friday, Disney announced that is newest animated feature “Turning Red” would skip theaters and debut exclusively for free on its streaming service on March 11. The family-friendly film about a young girl that transforms into a giant red panda whenever
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