3 Surprising 401(k) Facts That Could Cost You Money
The 401(k) is a powerful tool for retirement savings, and it’s available to millions of Americans through their employer. And while there are a lot of general concepts that most people understand, such as how your payroll contributions can cut your taxes and that your employer often makes matching contributions, there are a handful of […]
How Do Social Security Retroactive Benefits Work?
Most Americans rely heavily on Social Security for financial support after they retire. Making a smart decision about claiming your Social Security benefits is therefore vital to guarantee your financial well-being in retirement. One of the most critical choices you’ll make with Social Security is the start date for your monthly payments from the program, […]
Is Debt Settlement a Good Idea?
Creditors are calling you every day, you dread going to the mailbox because of what you may find, and you’re losing sleep at night trying to figure out how you’ll pay off all of your debt. Then you hear of a company that claims to do battle with the creditors on your behalf, often settling […]
The Most Confusing Thing About Social Security
Social Security plays a vital role in your retirement planning. With the potential to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security payments throughout your golden years, it’s essential to make smart decisions based on all the facts that are available to you. Yet several aspects of Social Security are confusing to people, and […]
Stocks Cautious as Trump Escalates Trade War and China Trade Surplus Surges
Global stocks on edge as Trump takes trade war rhetoric to the next level, firing salvos at both U.S. companies and the Chinese government, driving investors into safe-haven assets and the dollar. Official data shows China’s U.S. trade surplus rises 15% to $192.64 billion in the first eight months of the year, with the August […]
One of Wall Street’s biggest bulls sees stocks hitting year-end target early, but warns on rising prices
Blackstone is predicting a market surge that could take out its S&P 500 year-end target earlier than expected. According to the firm’s investment strategist Joseph Zidle on CNBC’s “Futures Now,” there’s a high probability the index will break through 3000 within the next couple of months. “What we have left for the rest of the […]
These Three Cannabis Stocks Have Been Hijacked By Traders
Cannabis stocks were sagging in the summer until Constellation Brands stepped up its commitment to the sector in a way that is unrivaled. The company, already a major investor in Canopy Growth, announced on August 15th that it would invest an initial C$5 billion in the company, effectively taking control of the largest Canadian licensed […]
U.S. stocks set to bounce higher after last week’s drop
U.S. stock futures rose moderately Monday, suggesting the equity market could rally following last week’s pullback. What are the main benchmarks doing? Dow Jones Industrial Average futures YMU8, +0.33% tacked on 84 points, or 0.3%, to 26,043, while S&P 500 futures ESU8, +0.37% gained 10.30 points, or 0.4%, to 2,885. Nasdaq-100 futures NQU8, +0.54% advanced […]
Londonderry: 250 new software jobs announced by Alchemy Technology
A technology firm is setting up a new centre of excellence in Londonderry which will create 250 jobs. The Alchemy Technology centre will be focused on digital transformation in the UK and European insurance markets. The Invest NI-supported posts come with salaries ranging from £25,000 to £45,000 per year. The Foyle MP Elisha McCallion said […]
RNA silencing technology could be the future of medicine
Onpattro has Canadian roots and is the first FDA-approved RNAi treatment In August, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals released patisiran, trade name ONPATTRO, an injectable drug that treats hereditary transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis. While this may seem like just another experimental drug release among tens and hundreds each year, this one is particularly notable: it’s the first RNA interference […]