How muni bond interest can trigger Medicare premium hikes
Investors continue piling into municipal bonds but the tax-free interest may trigger higher Medicare premiums for certain retirees.
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Switching jobs in the 'Great Resignation?' Don't leave retirement money behind
More than 25 million people who switched jobs between 2004 and 2014 left one or more employer-sponsored retirement accounts behind, according to a report.
Retirees are ‘unretiring’ — and that’s good for the labor market
Many older Americans retired during the Covid pandemic. Whether they will return has been an open question.
Some retailers are buying back stocks – and that could be why their earnings are looking strong
Earnings growth at some retailers over the last decade has been driven by aggressive share repurchases.
Cramer says Walmart is an 'inflation fighter,' Wall Street shouldn't be selling the stock
"Walmart is keeping prices down aggressively and therefore their gross margins are down. But they are taking share from everybody," Cramer said Tuesday.
Same-sex couples in certain states may get a tax break from Democrats’ $1.75 trillion social plan
The Build Back Better Act would let same-sex married couples in some states file a joint tax return for years before 2010, which might yield a...
Child tax credit may plunge to $1,000 from $3,600 per kid after 2025
The tax break for parents is poised to revert to its level before the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act unless Congress intervenes.
Car lease ending soon? Another one may not be your best option
With prices at record highs and automakers shipping new vehicles with limited features, you might discover that buying out your lease makes the most sense.
Biden’s report on Stablecoins Misses the Mark
Cato Institute Norbert Michel Nov 5, 2021 Rather than provide concrete proposals and guidelines for federal agencies to implement immediately, the report urges Congress to pass...
As inflation rises, here’s where to find opportunities to make and save money
Inflation can impact both your wallet and your investments.
Alberta Securities Commission adopts small business finder’s exemption | Proposes Corporate Opportunity Waivers
Investment Executive Nov 10, 2021 The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has adopted a new registration exemption for finders to help startups and other small businesses in...
Nearly half of all Americans expect to retire in debt, survey finds
Carrying some debt in retirement isn't necessarily bad if it doesn't put a financial strain on your retirement income. Credit cards pose a bigger challenge.
Russia calls U.S. 'hypocritical' for condemning anti-satellite weapons test
The Russian military destroyed a defunct satellite on Monday, causing astronauts to shelter on the International Space Station as the debris cloud passed by.
Landmark Jury Verdict Finds Digital-Asset Products Linked to Cryptocurrency Mining Are Not Securities
Winston Strawn LLP Michael Tomasulo Nov 8, 2021 On November 2, a Connecticut jury found that a series of digital-asset products linked to a cryptocurrency mining...
Same-sex couples may get a tax break from Democrats’ $1.75 trillion social plan
The Build Back Better Act would let same-sex married couples file a joint tax return for years before 2010, which might yield a net tax benefit.