Meb Keflezighi, of the United States, reacts after winning the 118th Boston Marathon, April 21, 2014. John Tlumacki | The Boston Globe | Getty Images When Meb Keflezighi ran his first competitive race in the seventh grade, his motivation was simple: to get a t-shirt for his school’s running club that his older brothers also
Getty This past summer, Next Avenue published “Retiring on a Shoestring,” about a newly retired couple trying to live well on a limited budget. It hit a nerve with readers. But even though it’s not easy to live large on savings, some retirees are enjoying the extras of retirement. They’re getting deals on travel, dining
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The senator pledged not to raise taxes on the middle class. Sean Rayford/Getty Images This is a developing story. Topline: Responding to pressure from critics and Democratic rivals, Senator Elizabeth Warren outlined her plan to fund “Medicare For All” without raising taxes on the middle class,
Real estate developer Donald Trump in his office at Trump Towers in Manhattan on April 4, 1985. … [+] President Trump said he will make South Florida his home due to high taxes and escalating cost of living in the city. He’s not alone. J. Michael Dombroski/Newsday RM via Getty Images Governor Andrew Cuomo says
Google hired David Feinberg from Geisinger Health, a system of hospitals based in Pennsylvania, toward the end of 2018 and put him in charge of a newly created division called Google Health. But the company has remained quiet about the division’s scope and goals. Now he’s beginning to talk publicly about his plans, and appeared
Facebook stock rose in after-hours trading after the company posted third-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts expectations. Here’s are the key numbers for the quarter ended Sept. 30: Earnings: $2.12 vs. $1.91 per share forecast by Refinitiv. Revenue: $17.65 billion vs. $17.37 billion forecast by Refinitiv. Daily active users: 1.62 billion vs. 1.61 billion forecast by
Dryden Pence, chief investment officer at Pence Wealth Management. Source: Pence Wealth Management (This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, click here.) There are several approaches to investing in capital markets that have yielded strong returns. For Dryden Pence, the backbone
Matt Bonner #15 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts against the Miami Heat during Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Andy Lyons | Getty Images SAN ANTONIO – Retired San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner didn’t do any research when he and
A Delta Air Lines jet taxis beyond parked Southwest Airlines planes at McCarran International Airport September 12, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller| Getty Images Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday: Citi initiated Delta Airlines & United Airlines as ‘buy’ Citi initiated several airline stocks and said it liked Delta’s
When it comes to renovating your home, the last thing you want is surprises. So before you start swinging a hammer, it’s important to take steps that can help you avoid costly blunders, according to Drew and Jonathan Scott, the stars of HGTV’s “Property Brothers.” “[The] No. 1 common mistake that so many people make
Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses when a person can receive an excess spousal benefit, whether both spouses can be eligible for spousal benefits, spousal benefits after retirement benefits, more on excess spousal benefits and becoming eligible for retirement benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and
If you’re running a company, you’re about to discover new costs. Around the country, fires and … [+] floods are shutting down businesses and raising their expenses. You need to figure out how to pay these new hidden “taxes.” AFP via Getty Images If you’re running a company, you’re about to discover new costs that
BRAZIL – 2019/05/24: In this photo illustration the Wayfair logo is seen displayed on a smartphone. … [+] (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images As much as “retail apocalypse” continues to show up in the headlines, by now most people that take the time to look at the
The stock market has more evidence to quell fears that a recession could be looming, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday. The major averages all surged about 1% during the session, the same day the October jobs report showed that companies added 128,000 new payrolls. That topped the 75,000 that economists had estimated. The S&P 500
Ben Silbermann, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Pinterest, speaks in front of the company’s logo at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), during the company’s IPO on April 18, 2019 in New York City. Johannes Eisele | AFP | Getty Images Pinterest shares dropped 20% in extended trading Thursday after the image-sharing site reported disappointing
Comcast’s NBCUniversal is considering making an ad-supported version of its Peacock streaming service free for everyone, bucking the trend of charging for streaming products, according to people familiar with the matter. It would be the first free streaming on-demand video service from a major U.S. media provider. Previously, Comcast had planned on making Peacock free
People pass a sign for JPMorgan Chase at it’s headquarters in Manhattan, New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Federal prosecutors have asked for two civil cases against J.P. Morgan Chase be put on hold until they have finished a related criminal prosecution involving current and former precious metals traders at the nation’s largest
If you’re changing your Medicare coverage during open enrollment and you plan to travel at some point, make sure you know whether your insurance will go with you. Coverage away from home depends partly on where you travel to, along with whether you’re on basic Medicare or get your benefits through an Advantage Plan. It
health insurance concept – stethoscope over the money on the table Getty Many people know that Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are a great way to pay for qualified medical expenses with their triple-tax advantage features. However, what many people might not know is that there is an IRS loophole that will allow you flexibility in
DES MOINES, IOWA – NOVEMBER 1, 2019: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) … [+] before the start of the Liberty and Justice Celebration. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Getty Images Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has, as promised, released a plan to pay for her Medicare for All health insurance plan. She has come