[MarketWatch, Getty/iStock] President Donald Trump is absolutely critical to keeping this bull market alive, according to President Donald Trump. Here’s his latest tweet on the matter: This is nothing new, of course. Trump’s presidential tweets have been rife with self-glorification ever since he took office. According to the Trump Twitter Archive, […]
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[Yahoo! Finance] Joe Biden’s plans for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income would lift 1.4 million Americans out of poverty in its first year, a new analysis found, along with guaranteeing the payout of full benefits for another five years. The former vice president’s plan hinges on imposing the 6.2% Social Security […]
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[Business Insider] Being “good” with money isn’t a right or wrong question. It’s more about how you think about your money. One sign that a person is good with money is an understanding of asset protection — if you have the right insurances in place, I know you’re thinking about […]
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[Forbes, Getty Images] If you have $100,000 to invest, you can easily use it to unleash a dividend stream that pays you $940 a month. That’s $11,280 a year in dividends—on just $100K! I know you’re probably thinking this sounds too good to be true (and you should be!), especially when […]
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[CNN] If you’ve been working from home much of this year, you’ve probably spent some money trying to make your living space more conducive for working. Maybe you bought some supplies, a new desk or a chair, or you’re just paying more for a better Internet connection. If so, you […]
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[Forbes, Getty Images] Bitcoin has found fresh support this year, bolstered by growing disquiet among investors over central bank and government stimulus measures. The bitcoin price, up around 50% since January to $11,400 per bitcoin, has rallied in line with equity markets since a coronavirus-induced crash in March. Now, after the bitcoin […]
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[Bitcoinist, Shutterstock] Ethereum topped out dramatically in August when it hit $490, then crashed. The coin currently trades for $370, 25% below those highs. Analysts think that Ethereum could soon shoot higher as the macro trend remains bullish. ETH will need to hold a crucial support level in the $300 […]
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[Forbes, Getty Images] Larry Light: Is there a way to use retirement funds, like an IRA, funds to pay off the bank without having to take a taxable distribution? This money, of course, is invested before taxes, and only is taxed when it’s withdrawn. Stephen Nelson: No, unfortunately. But with a little […]
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[Bloomberg] Even small pay raises can wipe out income-based public aid Policy creates a ‘perverse incentive’ to try to exit poverty Millions of low-income Americans are locked into poverty thanks to U.S. tax policy, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta researchers say. About a quarter of lower-income workers effectively face marginal tax […]
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[Yahoo! Finance] Wall Street was poised for a rough session Thursday, as investors considered fast-dimming prospects for fiscal stimulus before the U.S. election and a host of new virus-related restrictions in Europe. Traders continue to fixate on whether a stimulus deal of any size will transpire within the next three […]
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