Learn about the features of your 401k plan when deciding how much to contribute. getty A recent opinion piece published by Bloomberg asserts that 401(k) plans no longer make sense for savers due to high fees and changes in tax laws. And just like the little girl in the classic Christmas tale, “Yes, Virginia, There
Month: August 2020
null Getty As parents learn how many days (if any) their children will be in a physical school this fall, many are preparing to provide care for their school-age children during at-home days. Single-parent families and two-earner married couples will face the biggest challenges of balancing paid full-time work and caregiving. Some parents will have
In San Francisco, one and two-bedroom rents are down more than 11% since this time last year. getty While the rental market remains far from robust, two important factors — rent decreases in the country’s most expensive cities and rent increases in more affordable cities — suggest the coronavirus pandemic is causing a squeezing effect
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a signing event for an executive order on “hiring American” in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, August 3, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump insisted Monday that shutting down the United States in an attempt to curb the coronavirus would cause more
Traders work during the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 18, 2020. Johannes Eisele | AFP via Getty Images U.S. stock futures traded along the flatline on Monday night after the major averages logged in sharp gains to start the new month earlier in the day. Dow Jones Industrial Average
With a pending eviction crisis on the table, due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, both renters and landlords are on edge. But there may be a silver lining for some tenants who have their leases up for renewal. “Depending on your financial situation, a good time to start renegotiating a lease would
Joshua Roberts | Reuters Capitol Hill lawmakers seem to agree on one thing: Sending a second round of stimulus checks to help Americans weather the economic storm brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic is is worthwhile. But the conditions around who gets those checks could still be subject to change, particularly when it comes to
President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on July 31. Yuri Gripas | Abaca | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump might not have to wait for Congress to pass his payroll tax cut. He may be able to do it on
By Nancy Collamer, Next Avenue Contributor getty Catching the attention of a job recruiter has long been a challenge, but it’s especially difficult right now. In the week ending July 24, 2020, 1.4 million Americans filed for unemployment, marking the 19th straight week that jobless claims have topped one million. Still, since over 90% of
The seal of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hangs on a podium during an IRS Criminal … [+] Investigation 100th year anniversary event at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, July 1, 2019. On July 1, 1919, the IRS commissioner crated the Intelligence Unit to investigate widespread allegations of tax fraud. Photographer:
Fresh interior paint is among the top three upgrades home sellers plan to make. getty Putting a home on the market can be a stressful time for sellers, especially when they are worried about whether an offer will fall through, timing the sale of their home with the purchase of their next house or if the
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One prior to departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, July 31, 2020, as he travels to Tampa, Florida. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump is returning to one of the wealthiest regions of New York for a fundraising blitz as his opponent, presumptive
Adam Jeffery | CNBC Clorox named its president and longtime executive, Linda Rendle, as chief executive officer on Monday as it beat estimates for quarterly results on the back of rising spending on disinfectant and other cleaning products due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Sales of makers of hygiene products, including Procter & Gamble and England’s Reckitt
The Lordstown Motors Corp. Endurance electric pickup truck is displayed during an unveiling event in Lordstown, Ohio, U.S., on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Matthew Hatcher | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of DiamondPeak Holdings, a special purpose acquisition company, jumped more than 20% during premarket trading on Monday after the company announced that it will
While NBA Hall-of-Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson is known for his impressive basketball skills, he is also legend in the business world. And as a former investor in movie theaters, Johnson is concerned about the future of the industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “I think it’s going to be tough for movie theaters to survive this
Virgin Galactic Space tourism venture Virgin Galactic announced it signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to develop an aircraft for supersonic travel, giving a first look on Monday of the coming vehicle’s design. Supersonic travel is a long-term bet for Virgin Galactic, which has been developing reusable spacecraft capable of sending people on short trips to the
A student leaves the Thurgood Marshal Elementary school after all Seattle Public Schools were abruptly closed due to coronavirus fears on March 11, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Schools will be closed for a minimum of two weeks. The system is the largest public school district in Washington State. John Moore/Getty Images Distance learning got off
Getty Images If you’re like many Americans, the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a financial reality check: You haven’t saved enough. A recent Bankrate survey found that 55% of Americans have regrets over their emergency savings, or lack thereof. Experts agree that having an emergency fund can help you whether you face a job loss or
Lack of money, inflation, default. Young businesswoman looking with despair. Financial, economy … [+] concept getty Does the 401(k) no longer make sense? That’s what a recent article in Bloomberg Opinion is claiming because of lower tax rates and lower fees on investments outside of 401(k) plans. Before you cancel your 401(k) contributions, let’s look
Most California’s think they already pay high taxes, and they are not wrong. But a tax bill, AB 1253 (Santiago), would impose even higher taxes, and retroactively to January 1, 2020. If passed, high income Californians would pay another 1% on income over $1,181,484, 3% on income over $2,362,968, and 3.5% on income over $5,907,420.