Month: February 2024

(L to R) Brazil’s President Michel Temer, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, China’s President Xi Jinping, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a group photo during the BRICS Summit on September 4, 2017. Wu Hong | Afp | Getty Images Millionaire population in the BRICS countries will see a
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The American College of Financial Services just released its fourth Retirement Income Literacy Study. Every three years in the past decade The College has conducted a comprehensive survey of retirement income literacy, and these surveys have helped measure Americans’ understanding of key retirement planning issues. I draw four conclusions from the current iteration of this
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Violetastoimenova | E+ | Getty Images House lawmakers are weighing relief for a “marriage penalty” that impacts the federal deduction limit on state and local taxes, known as SALT. While the bill doesn’t have broad support, it could help shape future tax policy discussions, experts say. Enacted via the Republicans’ 2017 tax overhaul, there’s currently
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In this article FTCI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A variety of generic pills and capsules.  Nenov | Moment | Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday said it is examining the role that drug wholesalers and companies that purchase medicines for U.S. health-care providers play in shortages of generic drugs, which account
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 24: American Airlines workers picket at O’Hare International Airport on January 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The workers, mostly flight attendants with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), were picketing to demand better working conditions as their contract negotiations continue. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Scott Olson | Getty Images
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A new bill winding its way through Congress aims to increase retirees’ net income from Social Security by eliminating federal taxation of benefits. Unless the You’ve Earned It Act miraculously becomes law, it is important that you understand how your Social Security benefits are taxed at the federal level. You’ve contributed towards your Social Security
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Getty Images Going to community college and then transferring to a four-year school is often considered one of the best ways to get a degree for significantly less money. More students are choosing community college at the outset. Enrollment last fall at community colleges rose 2.6%, far more than any other institution type, according to the National
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