When a spouse dies, there can be a 'tax explosion' for the one left behind
Another way to leave tax-free money to a surviving spouse is with life insurance. A small policy can put cash in the hands of a surviving spouse for funeral expenses and paying off debts. A bigger ...
A final look at how the U.S. stock market has performed under Joe Biden
However, the Dow and the Nasdaq have seen their worst returns since George W. Bush's second term between 2005 and 2009, while the S&P 500 has logged its smallest gains since Barack Obama's second term ...
Capital One lawsuit reveals how bank customers can get smart and get their money's worth
At a 0.5% APY, which Capital One offers on the original 360 Savings accounts, it produces even less. Some megabanks can offer savings accounts with rates as low as 0.01% or 0.02%, according to ...
It starts with Red No. 3. These are the dyes and food additives that could be banned next.
With the recent news that the Food and Drug Administration is banning Red No. 3, the artificial dye that is considered a potential carcinogen, some experts are saying it could be the start of a much ...
The Biden economy: Just how good was it? Here are the highs and lows for the 46th president.
The jobless rate soared to 14.8% at the height of the pandemic, but, by the time Biden took office, it had dropped to 6.4%. It then fell steadily to 3.4% by 2023 as the U.S. recovered fully from the ...
Hopes are high that home builders will fix America's housing crisis. But the data tell a different story.
High interest rates weighed on home builders during 2024, resulting in the slowest pace of new-home construction in five years and adding another speed bump to the U.S. housing market's recovery.
Retirement and drinking don't mix
Retirement and heavy alcohol use can be a dangerous mix, with both adding to depression among older adults. According to a new study in Aging and Mental Health, retirees showed more signs of ...
AkzoNobel Navigates Challenging Operating Market, but Portfolio Review Could Bear Fruit
We think AkzoNobel has a sound capital structure. Its consistent free cash flow generation should support its debt-service requirements and future capital-allocation decisions. After an increase in ...
Connecticut Suburb of Greenwich to Sell $40 Million in Bonds, $120 Million in Notes
The Town of Greenwich, Conn., located in one of the highest per capita areas of the country, plans to sell $40 million in general obligation bonds and $120 million of general obligation bond ...
JB Hunt's Intermodal Rate Pressures Linger, but Progress Likely in the Year Ahead
The onset of rail service shortfalls in second-half 2021 throttled Hunt's container volume despite positive demand trends linked to the pandemic-driven retailer restocking surge. Service levels ...
IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends the Week 0.69% Higher at 49940.89 — Data Talk
The IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones is up 344.19 points or 0.69% this week to 49940.89 --Largest two-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Dec 13, 2024 ...
Vanguard to Pay $106.4 Million to Resolve Alleged Violations Linked to Retirement Funds
Vanguard will pay $106.4 million in restitution to investors to resolve charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission after the asset manager allegedly failed to notify investors of ...