Twenty/20 The Biden administration is considering wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt. Its announcement could come as soon as next month. Why would the federal government relieve a large portion of the loans it gave out? These are some of the main reasons, according to experts. 1. A growing sense the
Month: July 2022
Families with children in elementary and high school are expecting to spend on average of $864 on back-to-school clothes, supplies, electronics and other items this summer, up 24% from the $697 they figured to spend in pre-pandemic 2019, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation. With inflation now the highest in 40
Topline Shares of Walmart fell nearly 10% in after-hours trading on Monday after the company slashed its profit outlook for the second quarter and rest of the year, warning that high inflation is having an impact on consumer spending habits. Key Facts The nation’s largest retailer announced that it was lowering its profit outlook for
In this article WMT Walmart on Monday cut its quarterly and full-year profit guidance, saying inflation is causing shoppers to spend more on necessities such as food and less on items like clothing and electronics. That shift in spending has left more items on store shelves and warehouses — forcing the big-box retailer to aggressively
U.S. stock futures fell on Monday night after Walmart cut its profit forecast, sending retail stocks tumbling after hours. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 134 points, or 0.42%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.31% and 0.38%, respectively. A late Monday announcement from Walmart, which cut its quarterly and full-year profit estimates
domoyega | E+ | Getty Images As credit card debt swells and interest rates spike, many spenders are fearful about high balances. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are afraid to check their credit card statements, according to a recent report from travel website Upgraded Points, which surveyed 3,500 people in April 2022. While Americans trimmed
Paul Burns | Getty Images Claiming Social Security retirement benefits early means locking in a lower benefit amount for life. Yet a recent survey of U.S. adults ages 26 and up by Nationwide Retirement Institute found that claiming early is exactly what many Americans are planning to do. The survey found 42% of respondents plan
Since its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the Russian government has denied access to a lot of financial statistics, but the data we can see show that Russia’s tax revenue in the first five months of 2022 was sky-high. Calendar year 2021 was a year of strong revenue collections for the Russian government. Still,
I Didn’t Think it Would Be Alzheimer’s Disease I didn’t think it could possibly be a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, I had thought it was just (pick one): depression, vitamin deficiency, reaction/side effects to medications, thyroid disease, etc. People often will mistake the signs of Alzheimer’s disease for one of many other factors that can
In this article WWE LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 02: Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attend the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Bottari | Ufc | Getty Images World Wrestling Entertainment on Monday disclosed $14.6 million in previously unrecorded expenses paid personally by
In this article WEBR Weber Grill accessories are offered for sale at a home improvement store on July 23, 2021 in Palatine, Ill. Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images Weber shares tumbled 20% in morning trading Monday after the grill maker abruptly said CEO Chris Scherzinger is departing amid waning demand for
In this article TSLA 9618-HK SQSP NEM PHIA-NL PSA Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Newmont (NEM) – The mining company’s stock slid 3.3% in premarket trading after it reported lower-than-expected second-quarter earnings. Profit was down nearly 41% from a year ago, hurt by a drop in gold prices. Squarespace (SQSP) –
Scott Olson | Getty Images If you manage to beat the odds and land the next Mega Millions jackpot, don’t forget that Uncle Sam will snatch a slice of the windfall. The top prize has surged to $790 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers pulled Friday night. If won
Kevin Dodge | The Image Bank | Getty Images As inflation causes a spike in the cost of college, many parents may be concerned about higher tuition bills. A few tax breaks, however, may offer relief for cash-strapped families, financial experts say. While tuition and fees mostly remained flat during the pandemic, some colleges are
While the impact of the latest Covid variants can and will be debated, it’s evident the travel restrictions that accompanied the pandemic have been eased. No longer must Yanks who travel to the British Virgin Islands, Hawaii or Mexico face as many stiff travel restrictions going and returning. That’s allowed would-be American home buyers the
The Superfund Excise Tax went into effect on July 1, 2022, and many companies are still struggling to understand whether it applies to their operations and how to properly estimate their potential liability. Even though the Superfund Excise Tax has been implemented in the past, it last expired over 25 years ago. Under the reinstated
The stereotype of which people are susceptible to scams and frauds often is wrong. People who never expected to be victims of scams and frauds often are scammed and really are among the most vulnerable. The stereotype is that older people with reduced cognitive abilities are the most likely to be scammed. But many other
In China, people typically buy apartments before they are completed. Pictured here on June 28, 2022, are unfinished residences in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — Goldman Sachs has cut its forecast for the MSCI China index due to a worsening slump in China’s property market.
Recently I received a message from a reader, Courtney, reacting to an article I wrote a couple of years ago called Advice to Millennials from a Retiree. The reader was appreciative of what she called “fatherly advice” and explained that she’s a millennial, single, works full time and is raising two sons. She wrote, “I
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, July 6, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures were little changed on Sunday night, coming off a positive week for the major averages, as traders brace for the busiest week of corporate earnings, as well as insights into further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Dow Jones
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