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Making Friends After Retirement, According To Dr. Ruth
After retirement, people have self-reported that they miss the people more than the position or money. Not only are they more limited in social interaction,…
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Apple’s high-yield savings account isn’t such a hot deal anymore — unless you’re in this group
Should you get yourself an Apple Savings account? The answer to this question has changed since Apple first rolled out…
How You Can Take Advantage Of Your Employee Stock Options
It’s the dream of any freshly-hired startup employee: Start with stock options in your fledgling company, work hard to see…
Are Medicare Part D Drug Plan Premiums Falling? We’re Skeptical.
In several press releases over the last few months, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) touted improvements in…
My wife received a $1 million payout from her employer when she retired. Am I entitled to 50% of that if we divorce?
Dear Quentin, I have been with my wife since 1993. We lived together for a few years and, in 2004,…
What You Need To Know Now
Like any common crime, online scams follow patterns. If you know how to protect yourself, you won’t be a victim.…
Social Security And Medicare: Determine When To Take Your Best (…and Only) Shot
For seniors, Social Security and Medicare are arguably two of the most prominent issues. These two issues are confusing and…
Which Corporations Pay The Most Federal Income Tax?
Corporations report their total cash payments of income tax — federal, state, and foreign combined — but they don't identify,…
Biotechs Bounce. New Highs For Ideaya, Olema And Vertex.
Biotechs rallied this week, a strong indication that “risk on” is back on after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said interest…
I’m a 61-year-old single librarian and ‘proud’ Democrat from Maine. Should I move to Florida like Jeff Bezos?
I finally have something in common with Jeff Bezos. He is moving to Miami. I too am thinking of moving…
The 5 Wildest Student Loan Repayment Errors Derailing Forgiveness
Student loan borrowers are encountering a wide array of problems as payments start up again after a three-and-a-half year pause.…
“I Don’t Want To Be Old When I’m Old”—Defining Healthy Longevity
“I don’t want to be old when I’m old.” That sentiment was shared in a recent article in The New…
Retirement Saving: 2024 IRS Limits On Qualified 401(k) Plans Affect Nonqualified Plans
The IRS just released the 2024 contribution limits on qualified retirement plans, such as your 401(k). That’s crucial info for…
Critical Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway’s Third-Quarter 2023 Earnings
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/A, BRK/B) reported a loss of $12.8 billion in the third quarter versus a loss of $2.8 billion…
These Americans could afford a mortgage. But they’re stuck in a cycle of renting.
The legacy of redlining lives on in modern-day America, shutting millions of families of color out of homeownership, according to…
Is Someone Pitching A Student Loan Relief Plan To You? How To Spot A Scam And Avoid Getting Swindled
When most college loan payments were scheduled to resume recently, scamsters jumped into the fray to take advantage of the…
Navigating New Guidance On The Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax
Mike Resnick of Eversheds Sutherland discusses the effects on taxpayers of the corporate alternative minimum tax and its recently released…
Fed Expectations And Earnings Send Stocks Soaring
The reporting period slows down after the busiest week of earnings. 51 S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report. Earnings…
Housing affordability hits a 39-year low. ‘It’s fair to expect prices to weaken,’ expert says.
It’s an unwelcome blast from the past — home buyers are facing the most unaffordable housing market since the 1980s,…