Some Background If you live in a community property state with your spouse, or if you had lived in a community property state with your spouse for any prior period of time, the assets accumulated while there have special rules that may have important impact on your planning. Example: Husband and wife were married in
Today’s Social Security column addresses questions about what how spousal benefits are calculated based on the worker’s benefit rate, effects on spousal benefits when the worker files early and eligibility for survivor’s benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, Inc. See more
Beverly Hills architect Arthur Froelich designed racetracks. Phoenix businessman Herbert Owens managed a few racetracks during his wide-ranging career. The two came together for a novel project in the late 1970s that had nothing to do with racetracks and everything to do with Owens’ quest for a standout hillside home. He wasn’t disappointed. The architectural
Olipop’s flavor lineup includes Orange Squeeze, Strawberry Vanilla, Classic Root Beer, Classic Grape, Vintage Cola, Cherry Vanilla, Ginger Lemon and Blackberry Vanilla. Source: Olipop Prebiotic soda maker Olipop is set to cross $200 million in annual sales this year, just five years after it arrived on grocery store shelves. Founder and CEO Ben Goodwin said
In this article CMCSA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Comcast NBC logo is shown on a building in Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2018. Mike Blake | Reuters Comcast topped analyst expectations with its first quarter earnings report Thursday, despite the cable and media giant’s residential broadband business’s slowing growth and mounting Peacock
The Swiss National Bank has come into the spotlight following its assistance in UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse. Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images The Swiss National Bank will hold its annual general meeting in Bern on Friday against a backdrop of protest over its action on climate change and its role in the emergency
In this article LC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Some good news: Overall, fewer Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. As of March, the share of adults feeling stretched too thin fell to 60% from 62% in the previous month, according to a new LendingClub report. Many consumers have scaled back or picked up a
The craziness of tax season is now behind us, and we are rapidly approaching the slow and sleepy summer season. Before investors checkout for a few months, a bit of financial spring cleaning is in order. Periodically reviewing your finances can help ensure that you are on track to achieve your goals and minimize the
It’s a dilemma many of us have had. We’re starting to experience back pain or we have an old mattress that needs to be replaced and begin the search for a new one. But buying a new mattress can feel like a challenging process, especially if going to a store and trying it personally isn’t
Starship launches for the first time on its Super Heavy booster from Texas on April 20, 2023. SpaceX The dust has settled in Texas, but the work to clean up after the world’s most powerful rocket and get the next one flying in a matter of months is already underway. Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its
In this article AAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaches for a landing at the Miami International Airport on Dec. 10, 2021. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines posted a $10 million profit in the first quarter as it ramped up flying and a jump in revenue
A First Republic bank branch in Manhattan on April 24, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. regulators have asked banks for their best and final takeover offers for First Republic by Sunday afternoon, in a move that authorities hope will calm markets and cap a period of uncertainty for regional
It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. While the thought of funding your retirement adequately might be daunting, if you start planning now you’ll certainly be thankful later. It also might not be as difficult as you think. Retirement usually entails replacing your annual salary from a workplace with other income sources to
By Nancy Collamer, Next Avenue Since late 2022, a steady stream of companies have announced layoffs, most notably in the tech sector. In recent months, the downsizing has extended to other industries, including financial services, retail and manufacturing. While the stigma of getting laid off is not what it once was, it’s still almost always
After a midseason move last year to the New Orleans Pelicans, NBA player Larry Nance Jr. is looking to trade away his Lake Oswego home. The former Portland Trail Blazers power forward is asking for $2.1 million for the Oregon property, which sits some 20 minutes south of downtown Portland. The more than half-acre property
In this article GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Chevrolet Bolt EUV on display at the New York Auto Show, April 13, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC DETROIT — After years of lackluster performance and a fire-provoked recall, the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV was finally gaining traction for General Motors. As America’s cheapest
Medical bottles and syringe are seen with Eli Lilly and Company logo displayed on a screen in the background in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 10, 2022. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Eli Lilly‘s first-quarter earnings missed expectations Thursday, but the pharmaceutical company raised its full-year guidance. Before the
As luxury stocks make waves overseas, State Street Global Advisors believes investors should consider European ETFs if they want to capture the gains from their outperformance. Matt Bartolini, the firm’s head of SPDR Americas research, finds three reasons why the backdrop is becoming particularly attractive. First and second on his list: valuations and earnings upgrades.
Mark Cuban isn’t happy with Twitter right now. The billionaire entrepreneur and investor says his follower count on the social media platform is declining by 800 to 1,000 each day, and that his tweets are reaching “considerably” fewer people than they did a few months ago. And his experiment to fix the problem — paying
Consumers are sending mixed signals. For the most part, people are concerned about inflation and the direction of the U.S. economy. Consumer spending sank in March, according to Morning Consult. “Sticker shock” has taken a toll, the report found, with consumers more likely to walk away from a purchase because the price is too high. However, many