mphillips007 | iStock Unreleased | Getty Images The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $760 million — the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history — and experts have tips on what the lucky winner should do first. If you score the winning ticket, you’ll pick between one of two payouts: annual payments worth $760 million or a
You hear the term now and again, “MCI”. Someone might say it’s what your aging loved one has. Is it a diagnosis? Doctors use the term, but no one seems to exactly pin down what it means. How mild is “mild” and what does it mean in terms of diminished capacity? Here is a way
Pending home sales in November were unchanged compared with October and 5.2% lower than November of last year, according to the National Association of Realtors. The reading, which is based on signed contracts during the month, is a forward-looking indicator of closed sales as well as the most current look at what potential homebuyers are
Praetorianphoto | E+ | Getty Images The $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles will be easier for many consumers to claim in 2024, but it may be more difficult for others. These opposing dynamics are due to federal policies taking effect at the same time. One policy kicking in Jan. 1 will allow car
If you don’t want to feel poor in your retirement, you’ll want to learn about inflation risk and adopt strategies to mitigate it. Inflation is a serious risk that can derail your retirement finances. What Is Inflationary Risk? Inflation increases the cost of goods and services over time. If your income doesn’t keep up with
Activists protest the price of prescription drug costs in front of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) building on October 06, 2022 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images U.S. patients and drugmakers will get a first glimpse of how much Medicare can negotiate down drug prices in 2024, setting the
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the first day back since the Christmas holiday on December 26, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images In each of the past 16 Decembers I have selected and invested personally in 10 of the
Xavier Lorenzo | Moment | Getty Images If you’re looking for a new job, get ready for more competition in the new year. “We see many more job seekers come and use our site in mid- to late-January,” said Scott Dobroski, career trends expert at Indeed. “It aligns to that new year, new you mentality,”
By Ellen Neuborne, Next Avenue My book club meeting was finishing up when one of the women approached to ask me a favor. “Will you take a look at my resume?” she asked. I’m an editor by profession and I get that request a lot. “I’ve sent dozens of applications in and I’m getting nothing
In this article ATUS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Cheddar News logo is seen on a smartphone and PC screen. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Cheddar News owner Altice USA announced Thursday it has sold the financial news streaming service to the media company Archetype, which is owned by private equity
If you have some time over the holiday break, consider taking a financial hygiene day to prepare yourself for the new year. Personally, I review my finances every year around Christmas since I’ve likely blown my budget on gifts and travel. It’s also the time of year in which I have the most downtime, so
Getty Images The year-end is quickly approaching, but there’s still a chance to reduce your 2023 tax bill or boost your refund with some last-minute moves, experts say. Dec. 31 is the deadline for many tax-saving opportunities, which leaves limited time to take action. “It’s a little late to be super strategic,” but there’s still
One of the last things we want to think about as we finish off the holiday ham are taxes. But in years where you see your income hike, now is the time to take advantage of the last-minute tax maneuvers for 2023. It’s not a surprise, but tax time has become one of the most
In this article AAPL 1810-HK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi revealed on Dec. 28, 2023, its forthcoming electric car, the SU7 sedan. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng BEIJING — Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi on Thursday detailed plans to enter China’s oversaturated electric vehicle market and compete with automaker giants Tesla
Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat
Tomasz Szulczewski | Moment | Getty Images Women continue to make great strides in the workforce, achieving increasing levels of education, and advancing into senior leadership positions. However, the gender pay gap — the difference between the earnings of men and women — has barely budged in recent years. In the U.S., women who work full
By Richard Eisenberg, Next Avenue A great feature of traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k)s is that their money can grow tax-deferred for years. But eventually, the tax piper must be paid. That’s when Required Minimum Distributions, or RMDs, kick in and federal — plus sometimes state — ordinary income
Jason Momoa stars as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, in Warner Bros.’ “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” Warner Bros. Discovery “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” dog-paddled to a $28.1 million domestic opening, the fourth-lowest in the history of the DC Extended Universe. The film was expected to open between $32 million and $42 million. As it stands,
Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty Images As the calendar turns to a new year, you may be at risk for losing money if you have a flexible spending account. Many FSA owners have a Dec. 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline to use the funds they have set aside for the year. The average forfeit of funds
By Hanna Horvath, Next Avenue The end of the year is a great time to look back on what you’ve accomplished and set goals for the year to come. One area you should not overlook is your finances. In fact, reviewing your finances now and acting before the end of the year can empower you