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Bipartisan bill aims to update rules for federal benefits for elderly, disabled

Bipartisan bill aims to update rules for federal benefits for elderly, disabled

Supplemental Security Income benefits for the disabled, blind and elderly have strict asset limits. Now, two senators want to raise those caps.

4 years ago
How much in student debt could Biden forgive? Here's what's on the table

How much in student debt could Biden forgive? Here's what's on the table

Student loan borrowers who've been uncertain of the future of their debt for years will likely soon get an answer.

4 years ago
Here’s how you can prepare if there's a half point rate hike from the Fed

Here’s how you can prepare if there's a half point rate hike from the Fed

As the Fed tries to pump the brakes on inflation, it will get more expensive to borrow. Here's how to prepare.

4 years ago
Top Wall Street analysts are getting bullish on these stocks for the long run

Top Wall Street analysts are getting bullish on these stocks for the long run

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks including eBay and Booking Holdings.

4 years ago
A reduction in Medicare Part B premiums remains in play. Here's where things stand

A reduction in Medicare Part B premiums remains in play. Here's where things stand

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services continues to evaluate the Part B premium, given changes that have occurred since the monthly amount was set.

4 years ago
Warren Buffett gives his most expansive explanation for why he doesn't believe in bitcoin

Warren Buffett gives his most expansive explanation for why he doesn't believe in bitcoin

Despite a shift in public perception about the cryptocurrency, Buffett still wouldn't buy bitcoin.

4 years ago
Charlie Munger says the Robinhood trading app is justly 'unraveling' for 'disgusting' practices

Charlie Munger says the Robinhood trading app is justly 'unraveling' for 'disgusting' practices

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger blasted stock trading app Robinhood on Saturday, saying the company is now "unraveling."

4 years ago
Warren Buffett says Berkshire owns 9.5% of Activision Blizzard shares in merger arbitrage bet

Warren Buffett says Berkshire owns 9.5% of Activision Blizzard shares in merger arbitrage bet

Warren Buffett on Saturday said Berkshire Hathaway has been increasing its stake in Activision Blizzard in a merger arbitrage play.

4 years ago
Warren Buffett rips Wall Street for turning the stock market into ‘a gambling parlor'

Warren Buffett rips Wall Street for turning the stock market into ‘a gambling parlor'

Warren Buffett has a long history of deriding investment bankers and their institutions.

4 years ago
Wages up to $147,000 are currently taxed for Social Security. How that could change

Wages up to $147,000 are currently taxed for Social Security. How that could change

Making higher earners pay more into Social Security is a popular idea with many Americans. Here's how such a change could work.

4 years ago
Inclusive Capital spots multiple opportunities for upside with an active ESG focus at Verra

Inclusive Capital spots multiple opportunities for upside with an active ESG focus at Verra

Sarah Farrell, a partner at Inclusive, joined Verra’s board in late 2021. Here’s what could be ahead for the company.

4 years ago
Robinhood shares fall nearly 10% as retail brokerage reports shrinking revenue, fewer active users

Robinhood shares fall nearly 10% as retail brokerage reports shrinking revenue, fewer active users

Robinhood was up against some tough comparisons in the first quarter, when interest in so-called meme stocks in 2021 fueled its rapid growth. 

4 years ago
College graduates are overestimating the salaries they'll start out at by $50,000, report finds

College graduates are overestimating the salaries they'll start out at by $50,000, report finds

Demand for talent is driving college graduate starting salaries higher but they may fall far short of expectations.

4 years ago
Adjustable-rate mortgages are gaining in popularity. Here’s how to know if one is right for you

Adjustable-rate mortgages are gaining in popularity. Here’s how to know if one is right for you

Double the amount of borrowers have applied for adjustable-rate mortgages from earlier this year. Here is how they work.

4 years ago
There are times to consider switching or ditching your Medigap plan. What to know

There are times to consider switching or ditching your Medigap plan. What to know

If you've experienced a big premium jump in your Medigap policy or no longer can afford the cost, there may be a more suitable option.

4 years ago