Month: November 2024

Just_super | E+ | Getty Images Can artificial intelligence be so transformative as to solve one of the U.S. economy’s biggest problems: its skyrocketing fiscal deficit? According to three economists at the Brookings Institution, the answer is yes — AI could prove a positive “critical shock” for the country’s fiscal health.  A working paper released
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Ascentxmedia | E+ | Getty Images Many workers dream of an early retirement. In reality, more than half of workers — 58% — retire earlier than they planned, usually due to unforeseen circumstances, according to new research from Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies in collaboration with Transamerica Institute. The median age they call it quits
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As we approach the end of 2024, there is cause for optimism. The market has performed well, economic data indicates a strong labor market, and wages are keeping pace with inflation. While we cannot control the uncertainty of the economy, market conditions, or the future tax environment, investors can create a well-structured plan to help
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In this article DELL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Michael Dell, chairman and chief executive officer of Dell Inc., speaks during the Dell Technologies World conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Monday, May 20, 2024. Bridget Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Dell Technologies forecast fourth-quarter revenue and earnings below Wall Street expectations
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Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images If you’re retired and planning a year-end donation to charity, there’s a key move to maximize your tax break, financial experts say.   Qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, are direct transfers from an individual retirement account to a non-profit organization. Additionally, retirees can give more in 2024, according to
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10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, money is one topic that likely won’t be discussed. Yet experts say it’s a perfect time to start the conversation, particularly with aging parents. More than half of Americans — 56% — say their parents never discussed money with them, according
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EasyJet on Wednesday said it made £3.59 billion ($4.5 billion) from charging passengers for flight and holiday add-ons such as extra baggage in the full year to October, as the budget airline’s CEO criticized a recent Spanish fine over the practice. The easyJet group, which includes an airline and a package holiday provider, said ancillary
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Shoppers walk along 5th Avenue on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Retailers hype Black Friday sales, and it works. This year, the number of people shopping between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday could hit a record, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual
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Many estate plans aren’t as solid as the estate owners and their families believe. Key defects are widespread. The imperfect estate plans either won’t deliver the expected results or meeting their goals will cost significantly more than anticipated. Be alert to the possibility that your estate plan has one or more of these gaps. Letting
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In this article STZ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Packages of Modelo Especial beer are displayed for sale in a grocery store on June 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images Shares of Constellation Brands fell 3.5% on Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to place a 25% tariff
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CrowdStrike delivered a very good quarter after Tuesday’s closing bell, with management raising its full-year outlook on sales, operating income, and earnings. Nonetheless, shares of the cybersecurity firm were selling off as traders booked profits, perhaps because the current quarter profit guide came in a penny below expectations. The stock drop plays right into our
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