Most countries make it possible to acquire citizenship through residency. After you’ve been a full-time resident of the country for a specific number of years, you can become eligible to apply for citizenship and a passport. The specific requirements vary depending on the type of residency permit you have and how long you’ve held it,
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©miket – stock.adobe.com As the “easy money” era runs its course, money management doesn’t have to be difficult. A look at what’s next. From low rates to where? There was a time when retirement planning was straightforward. It went something like this: invest some money in stocks for growth, and buy bonds with the rest.
U. S. Department of Labor watchdogs just opened the door for private equity wolves to sell the … [+] highest cost, highest risk, most secretive investments ever devised by Wall Street to 401k plan sponsors. 401k investors will be devoured like lambs to the slaughter. Getty U. S. Department of Labor watchdogs just opened the
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 10: Dwyane Wade; Victor Cruz, DJ Clue and Carmelo Anthony are seen at Dwyane … [+] Wade’s One Last Dance Retirement Party at CATCH NYC on April 10, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Metelus/Getty Images) Getty Images The fin-tech firm Betterment found a third of millennials/Gen Z
We generally understand that older people are at greater risk than younger people for becoming ill from COVID-19. But everyone wants to get “back to normal”. That meant a more casual attitude and way of living that was not based on fear of catching a very contagious, potentially deadly disease. For our aging parents, those
In-and-out investors do worse than long-term holders. There are numbers to prove that. Timing is everything Getty Are mutual fund investors impulsive? Do they jump into a fund after a winning streak and then sell out, in despair, after a bad stretch? I tested this hypothesis by going to Morningstar MORN , the securities analysis
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee … [+] on June 10th that it’s too early to discuss another stimulus bill. (Photo credit: Al-Drago) Getty A speedy round of extra stimulus funds, as the economy continues to recoil due to the coronavirus, seems less and less likely every day,
Getty Just when you think it’s safe to go back to the beach, the viral predator returns for a second time. If you’re hoping for a quick rebound in the economy following our initial bout with coronavirus, be prepared for the possibility of more bad news, especially if you’re unlucky enough to work in the
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo addresses the media, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in … [+] Minneapolis. The press conference follows the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in police custody after video shared online by a bystander showed former officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn’t
This article is a part of a series; click here to read Part 1. Another possible behavioral explanation is the feeling of being poorer after annuitization because of the resulting noticeably lower remaining account balance. This confuses total wealth with the spending power available from that wealth, but it can exert a powerful psychological influence
Getty Last week, I wrote about a newly-handed-down Supreme Court ruling that determined that, in a case where pension plan participants were not actually harmed, they could not sue their former employer for mismanaging their pension. As something of a tangent, I observed that participants in multiemployer plans would indeed be harmed, because there is
TOPLINE The stock market rebounded slightly on Friday, attempting to recoup some of its losses from a day earlier when fears over a resurgence of coronavirus cases led to the worst market drop since March. The market attempted to rebound from a massive sell-off on Thursday. Wang Ying/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images KEY FACTS The Dow
The House Democrats’ coronovirus economic package is generous, and complex. Getty How should the federal government mitigate the economic effects of the emerging pandemic’s disruption? The White House has not yet provided a specific package of legislative proposals, but for its suggestion of a cut in the payroll (FICA/Social Security) tax which The Hill and
Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about the earnings test, spousal benefits at full retirement age, working for a short time at a job not taxed by Social Security, filing a restricted application for divorced spousal benefits and whether filing for a benefit before FRA is required. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of
Resident with visitor flickr Editorial/Getty Images As the coronavirus spreads, many nursing homes and assisted living facilities are discouraging family members from visiting loved ones, and they are screening those who do come. President Trump created additional confusion last night when he urged facilities to “suspend all non-essential visits.” What should you do? There is
A 12-step guide to being somewhat safe and comparatively happy. Decon ready Forbes Are you afraid of venturing out into public? Join the crowd. This guide for hermits is aimed at retirees. Read it if you are (a) not obliged to go to an office, (b) over 60 and (c) an empty-nester. Panicky? Yes. But
Getty Yes, I know, I am just as keen to write about other topics than the public pension funding woes, as readers are to read about them, but I nonetheless find myself revisiting an article I wrote back in January, “Six Key Charts That Prove Why There Is No Alternative To Pension Reform In Illinois.”
The spreading coronavirus affects the financial health of millions of low-wage workers. Getty The evolving coronavirus pandemic is shining a light on massive disparities in the U.S. labor market. It is not enough to have a job. People also need good jobs to be financially secure, especially when facing the challenges associated with the spread
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 12: Designer Serena Williams speaks with Anna Wintour at the S By … [+] Serena Presentation during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Spring Place on February 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Getty Images Unless you are a pro athlete, movie star,