Carbon Tax Gets Renewed Attention but Still Faces Resistance
Carbon taxes have gotten renewed attention thanks to an alarming new report on climate change and a Nobel Prize victory by two American economists, but neither is likely to break down political resistance. Advocates of taxing fossil fuels believe their position is stronger now because of an alarming new report on climate change and a […]
Google Plus to Close After Bug Leaks Personal Information
Google to close main version of Plus social networking service after 6-month delay in disclosing privacy leak. SAN FRANCISCO — Google is shutting down its long-shunned Plus social network for consumers, following its disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that could have exposed some personal information of up to 500,000 people. The announcement came […]
What to Know About 401(k) Benefits for Student Loan Payments
FOR MANY BORROWERS, repaying student loans is tough work. But achieving those debt payoff goals while fully funding a retirement savings account is even harder. For those struggling to perform this juggling act, a tax decision made public in August from the Internal Revenue Service offered a glimmer of hope. The private letter ruling allowed […]
A Foolish Take: How Much Does Social Security Pay?
Social Security plays a key role in the financial security of American workers and their families. More than 60 million people receive Social Security benefits, and more than half of all retired workers who get Social Security count on it for the majority of their income during their retired years. As you plan for your […]
5 Tips for Finding a Side Hustle
Maybe you need extra money to pay down some debt. Or maybe you’re hoping to take a sweet vacation that your regular paychecks alone can’t cover. There are plenty of good reasons for getting a side hustle, and these days, an estimated 44 million Americans have one. But side hustles can be tricky to come […]
This Is How Your Business Credit Score Is Calculated
Does your business have good credit? Companies get a credit score, just as individuals do, and your company’s score affects whether it can borrow and the interest you’ll pay. Figuring out your score can be complicated, especially since your company doesn’t have just one. Different reporting agencies — including Experian, Equifax, Dun & Bradstreet, and […]