Month: April 2023

Today’s Social Security column addresses questions about what how spousal benefits are calculated based on the worker’s benefit rate, effects on spousal benefits when the worker files early and eligibility for survivor’s benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, Inc. See more
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When cosmetics mogul Elizabeth Arden purchased hundreds of acres in rural Maine for her summer estate-turned-spa she probably didn’t think it would become a haven for veterans with missing limbs, but that’s exactly what retired Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills thought when he purchased the property in 2015. Mills, who lost all four of his
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Olipop’s flavor lineup includes Orange Squeeze, Strawberry Vanilla, Classic Root Beer, Classic Grape, Vintage Cola, Cherry Vanilla, Ginger Lemon and Blackberry Vanilla. Source: Olipop Prebiotic soda maker Olipop is set to cross $200 million in annual sales this year, just five years after it arrived on grocery store shelves. Founder and CEO Ben Goodwin said
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As luxury stocks make waves overseas, State Street Global Advisors believes investors should consider European ETFs if they want to capture the gains from their outperformance. Matt Bartolini, the firm’s head of SPDR Americas research, finds three reasons why the backdrop is becoming particularly attractive. First and second on his list: valuations and earnings upgrades.
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It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. While the thought of funding your retirement adequately might be daunting, if you start planning now you’ll certainly be thankful later. It also might not be as difficult as you think. Retirement usually entails replacing your annual salary from a workplace with other income sources to
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Insurance bad faith lawsuit recoveries can be significant, dwarfing the underlying dispute. By definition, a bad faith case comes out of an underlying dispute or accident. That duality can make the tax treatment of insurance bad faith recoveries especially tricky. However, it can also invite tax planning. If the underlying incident was a physical injury
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