In this article COIN Dado Ruvic | Reuters As older Americans worry about the size of their nest eggs, some may eye riskier assets, such as cryptocurrency, to cover their shortfall with the possibility of higher returns. “It’s a tough predicament, and I think a lot of people will find themselves in that space,” said
MoMo Productions You may have been intent on leaving your job, and then your current employer makes a counteroffer. Whether or not to accept depends on your situation. “Ultimately, the answer is going to be: What does your career need next? What options on the table are going to get you there? Are you going
Congratulations! Your child has a job! Now what? How about a Child IRA? Your child won’t be thinking of this, but you should. It doesn’t matter if the work is a full-fledged 1099-producing summer job or just a little gig helping out with the neighbor’s chores. You might not think this is a top priority,
The pandemic-era’s renewed focus on health and wellness has been accompanied by a flock of fascinating phenomena. Among the most salient: a crusade by residential buyers to look beyond conventional ventilation and air filtration in an effort to find the cleanest, purest and just plain finest indoor air around. The response of developers has been
In this article RY4C-IE A Ryanair aircraft Boeing 737-800 prepares to take off at Krakow Airport. Omar Marques | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — Low-cost airline Ryanair said Monday that it’s still facing a “challenging” environment and that it might finish the fiscal year “somewhere between a small loss and breakeven” as
Economist Stephen Roach warns Beijing’s crackdown against U.S.-listed China stocks will have widespread market implications. Roach, who is considered one of the world’s leading experts on Asia, believes the actions are signaling the early stages of a cold war. “I am a congenital optimist when it comes to China. But I find these actions really
lisegagne | E+ | Getty Images Barbarett Corbbins was relieved when she saw an extra $500 deposited into her bank account last week. She had received letters from the IRS that she was eligible for child tax credit payments for her two children, ages 10 and 17, but had forgotten when the money was to
It’s no secret that America’s struggling public pensions are a hot mess. Lack of comprehensive state regulation; the failure of legislative oversight; lay boards lacking investment experience; Wall Street donations to the campaigns of corrupt influential politicians and law enforcement indifference, all contribute to the morass. It seems, on the one hand, no one with
A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, U.S., July 11, 2021. Bridget Bennett | Reuters Stifling heat is forecast to spread across much of the continental U.S. next week, with areas like the Great Plains and Midwest set to see temperatures climb 10 to 15 degrees above average, according to the National
Traders working at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), today, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Source: NYSE Stock futures opened little changed after the major averages finished the previous session at record closing highs and ahead of a heavy week of earnings reports from technology’s heaviest hitters. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eased by 5 points,
A concert at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre outside Denver. John P Kelly | The Image Bank Unreleased | Getty Images With the pandemic upending where Americans live and work, many now face the dizzying maze of income tax issues. However, workers in some industries, such as entertainment, have been dealing with these problems for
“Simplicity is the first cousin of contentment,” said John Stott. Whether it is a toppling stack of bills to be paid, an ungainly balance sheet to be managed, an overflowing email inbox to be processed, or a packed calendar to be hurried through, complexity rarely leads to a state of contentment. Have you noticed that?
Today’s column addresses questions about effects go years with no income on Social Security benefit rates, how the family maximum that can be claimed on a single record can affect the distribution of benefits among multiple children and what happens to benefits when the recipient dies. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston
In this article WMT Marlo Spaeth (left) was fired from Walmart in July 2015, after working there for nearly 16 years. Her sister, Amy Jo Stevenson, has been in a legal battle with the retail giant since then. She filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Amy Jo Stevenson Marlo Spaeth
Starbucks coffee shop logo seen at one of their stores. Stephen Zenner | LightRocket | Getty Images Wall Street is gearing up for the busiest week of earnings season. Several stock market heavyweights are lining up to release their second-quarter prints, and analysts are taking note. The stocks mentioned in this article have just
In this article MORN A_Carina | iStock | Getty Images Bonds are typically thought of as the safer part of an investors’ portfolio — a form of protection when the stock market gets unruly. Yet as inflation becomes a growing concern, that form of security is looking a little wobbly. “One of the single greatest
Consider it the rite of American passage. It’s the classic paper route, lemonade stand, babysitting and cutting the neighbors lawn. Any one of these “chores” can earn a child enough money for some fun things… and more. It’s this “and more” part where things begin to get tricky. Perhaps the most lucrative perk for kids
American Ballet Theatre — the country’s national ballet company — has announced they’ll be returning to the stage in New York City this October, a year after halting indoor performances due to Covid. “We cannot wait to see ABT in the Lincoln Center theaters that are our home,” ABT Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett told
In this article .SETI .STI .KLSE SINGAPORE — Singapore’s markets look set to benefit as the world reopens and recovers from the pandemic, according to Nomura’s Chetan Seth. “We turned constructive on Singapore six, seven months ago,” Seth, Asia-Pacific equity strategist at the firm, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Friday. He said Singapore stocks
When Lawrence Carpenter was released from prison in 2001, he was determined to make a better life for himself and his family. Yet he knew that having a criminal record would make it tough to find a job. “I shouldn’t have to live in poverty for the rest of my life because I made a