27,375. That’s the number of days an average person lives. “Fewer if you eat salt-water taffy, and a few more if you eat broccoli,” according to Bob Goff in his inspired new book, Undistracted. So according to Bob, and assuming my taffy-to-broccoli consumption nets out, I’ve got 10,525 days left, give or take. Here are
Month: April 2022
Today’s Social Security column addresses questions about filing options when not able to file a restricted application for spousal benefits only, when delayed retirement credits might be applied and how the potential effects of the Government Pension Offset. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic
In this article WBD Executive producer Chris Licht of the television show Our Cartoon President speaks onstage during the CBS/Showtime portion of the 2018 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 6, 2018 in Pasadena, California. Frederick M. Brown | Getty Images Chris Licht wasn’t supposed to start his
Illuminated mining rigs operate inside racks at the CryptoUniverse cryptocurrency mining farm in Nadvoitsy, Russia. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sanctions imposed on Russia over the country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine could hamper the growth of its multibillion-dollar crypto sector, according to experts. This week, U.S. officials targeted Russian bitcoin mining firm BitRiver in
In this article CVNA KRNT BKNG GOOGL EBAY Source: NYSE Earnings season is yet again upon us, with prominent names reporting this week. Volatility remains a focus for investors, and inflation has been continuing to compound pressure across all industries. The near-term uncertainty remains blurred, although long-term investing can often cut through the daily noise.
Benjamin Gibson, a pharmacist in San Antonio, Texas, makes more than $100,000 a year and owns his own home. And yet, Gibson, 40, struggles to afford basic necessities, including groceries and gas. “When you are used to spending a couple of dollars on fruits and vegetables and then you’re paying a lot more, it stresses
A recent WSJ headline sent chills down the backs of every retiree—”Cut Your Retirement Spending Now, Says Creator of the 4% Rule.” In the article, the WSJ quoted the father of the 4% rule, William Bengen, as saying that “there’s no precedent for today’s conditions.” Stock and bond prices are still at record highs. Mix
Two men play pickleball. Seth McConnell | Denver Post | Getty Images About eight years ago, when brothers Rob Barnes, then 19, and Mike Barnes, then 21, founded a pickleball paddle-maker, they encountered a lot of skeptical glances. “We mentioned the word ‘pickleball’ — people would say, ‘What is that?’ No one knew about the
Illustrative image of two commemorative bitcoins with a green background. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images Stripe will allow businesses to pay their users via cryptocurrencies, starting with Twitter, in the latest sign of how large financial firms are warming to digital assets. The $95 billion online payments company said Friday it will start
Contrary to various public misconceptions, Mar-a-Lago—the exclusive Atlantic oceanfront resort that frequently served as former President Donald Trump’s “Winter White House”—didn’t make Palm Beach, Florida’s lavish real estate and lifestyle famous for the first time around. The Sunshine State’s “Playground For The Wealthy” long has been uber-posh, dating back to the late 1880s when oil
In this article PEP Following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, multinational companies have withdrawn from Russia in staggering numbers. As of April 22, more than 700 U.S. companies have scaled back, suspended or exited their Russian businesses, including Starbucks, McDonald’s and Pepsi, according to the Yale School of Management. Russia is Pepsi’s second-largest international market, after
In this article HCA GPS Pedestrians pass in front of a GAP store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. American Express — Shares of the payment firm dipped 1.1% despite American Express topping earnings expectations for the first quarter. American Express reported a profit
As if COVID-19 hasn’t been hard enough on cities, a new report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) raises another worry—lost tax revenues from a weak office sector. Linking data on offices with employment information (especially on working from home), ITEP worries many cities will face declining revenues. The logic works like
Happy 52nd Earth Day! It’s not likely that you’re baking cookies, hanging decorations or sending out holiday cards to mark the modern environmental movement’s annual celebration, but if you are, these efforts would likely be influenced by sustainability-focused regulations, including Energy Star appliances and lighting. Gas Bans If you move to a newly-built or remodeled
In this article SBUX Members react during Starbucks union vote in Buffalo, New York, U.S., December 9, 2021. Lindsay DeDario | Reuters U.S. labor officials are petitioning a federal court to force Starbucks to bring back activist employees who they say were removed for their union campaigning, according to a Friday filing. The National Labor
In this article PYPL EBAY PayPal tumbled 16% this week, but one top analyst is making a bullish long-term case for the struggling stock. The company’s underperformance follows leadership uncertainty. PayPal’s chief financial officer, John Rainey, announced last week he’ll leave the company in late May. Yet, Bruderman Asset Management’s Akshata Bailkeri made an optimistic
There’s no shame in finding business tips and tricks on TikTok. But if you want to follow in the footsteps of your favorite entrepreneur or tech titan – think Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett or Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, for instance – you might want to crack open one of the books where they picked
Liudmila Chernetska | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a number of massive changes to the federal student loan system, which it says could bring millions of borrowers closer to debt forgiveness. Federal student loan borrowers have long run into serious issues, including misinformation from their servicers, too many choices
The Covid-19 pandemic and the emergence of short-term rental companies like Airbnb have given birth to a new breed of real estate. This fresh wave blurs the demarcation between hotels and homes, sparking developments designed from the ground up to serve dual purposes. On one hand, they meet the need for buyers seeking a getaway
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on March 14, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Noah Graham | National Basketball Association | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors are getting back to business. After two years of pandemic challenges, the
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