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Not knowing these Roth IRA truths can cost you

Not knowing these Roth IRA truths can cost you

Being able to draw from post-tax savings in retirement can help you limit your taxable income and boost your bottom line. But many people don't know the ins and outs of one retirement savings choice — Roth IRAs — that can help you achieve that. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

6 years ago
In win for Uber, judge strikes down New York City's cruising cap

In win for Uber, judge strikes down New York City's cruising cap

A New York state judge on Monday ruled in favor of Uber Technologies Inc in a lawsuit against New York City, striking down a new rule limiting how much time drivers for ride-hailing services can spend cruising streets in busy areas of Manhattan without passengers.



6 years ago
S&P 500, Nasdaq scale new highs; Boeing lifts Dow

S&P 500, Nasdaq scale new highs; Boeing lifts Dow

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit fresh record highs on Monday as President Donald Trump said an initial U.S.-China trade pact would be signed "very shortly", while Boeing was a big boost to the Dow after the planemaker fired its chief executive officer.



6 years ago
Global shares inch to new highs on trade hopes, dollar little changed

Global shares inch to new highs on trade hopes, dollar little changed

Equity markets extended a year-end rally on Monday, with a global index of stocks' performance and Wall Street hitting new highs, lifted by optimism over U.S.-China trade and growth prospects.



6 years ago
Credit Suisse admits spying on second executive

Credit Suisse admits spying on second executive

Credit Suisse on Monday admitted to snooping on another of the bank's former executives, deepening a spying scandal at the Swiss group, which is already under investigation for putting its ex-wealth management chief under surveillance.



6 years ago
Warren Buffett protege Todd Combs named Geico CEO

Warren Buffett protege Todd Combs named Geico CEO

Combs will take over the second-largest U.S. auto insurer on Jan. 1, 2020, replacing Bill Roberts, a 35-year Geico veteran.

6 years ago
Oil steadies as Russia touts easing OPEC+ output

Oil steadies as Russia touts easing OPEC+ output

Oil prices were little changed on Monday as Russia said an OPEC-led producer group may consider easing output cuts next year, offsetting support from some investor optimism that an initial U.S.-China trade deal would be signed soon.



6 years ago
Boeing dismisses CEO Muilenburg to restore confidence over 737 MAX crisis

Boeing dismisses CEO Muilenburg to restore confidence over 737 MAX crisis

Boeing Co has ousted Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg in an attempt by the world's biggest planemaker to restore confidence as a prolonged crisis has seen it halt production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner following two fatal crashes.



6 years ago
Factbox: From GE to media, Boeing's new CEO

Factbox: From GE to media, Boeing's new CEO

Boeing Co appointed Chairman David Calhoun as chief executive to steer the world's largest planemaker through a crisis after two deadly crashes led to the grounding of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner.



6 years ago
Oil slides as Russia touts easing OPEC+ output

Oil slides as Russia touts easing OPEC+ output

Oil prices fell on Monday as Russia said an OPEC-led producer group may consider easing output cuts next year, offsetting support from some investor optimism that an initial U.S.-China trade deal would be signed soon.



6 years ago
Key events leading up to the firing of Boeing's CEO over the 737 MAX

Key events leading up to the firing of Boeing's CEO over the 737 MAX

Boeing Co has fired Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg following a year of intense scrutiny and industrial setbacks set off by twin fatal crashes of its 737 MAX jetliner.



6 years ago
Boeing fires CEO Muilenburg to steady spiraling 737 MAX crisis

Boeing fires CEO Muilenburg to steady spiraling 737 MAX crisis

Boeing Co ousted Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg as the world's biggest planemaker sought to control an escalating crisis that has seen it halt production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner following two fatal crashes.



6 years ago
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records; Boeing lifts Dow

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records; Boeing lifts Dow

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit fresh record highs on Monday as President Donald Trump said an initial U.S.-China trade pact would be signed "very shortly", while Boeing shares lifted the Dow after the planemaker fired its chief executive officer.



6 years ago
U.S. business spending on equipment weak; housing regaining footing

U.S. business spending on equipment weak; housing regaining footing

New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods barely rose in November and shipments fell, suggesting business investment will probably remain a drag on economic growth in the fourth quarter.



6 years ago
S&P is the decade's runaway winner

S&P is the decade's runaway winner

U.S. stocks are poised to close out the decade with the longest bull market in history still intact.



6 years ago