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January 18, 2024
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I’m 58 And My Husband Is 64. Can I Collect Spousal Social Security Now And Switch To My Benefits At 67? Understanding Your Options For Retirement As A Couple

As retirement approaches, many couples grapple with a crucial financial decision: when to start collecting Social Security benefits. Consider the hypothetical case of Jane and John, who are facing this dilemma. Don’t Miss: Meet Jane And John Jane is 58 years old, and her husband John is 64. They’ve worked hard throughout their lives and […]

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January 18, 2024
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US real estate market will be ‘very ugly’ next year, Howard Lutnick warns

The CEO of a top financial services firm is sounding the alarm over a “very ugly” real estate market in the next two years. Speaking to FOX Business host Maria Bartiromo at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick said a “generational” shift was on the horizon, warning of a massive […]

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January 18, 2024
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Kinder Morgan misses fourth-quarter profit estimates

(Reuters) – Pipeline and terminal operator Kinder Morgan on Wednesday posted a lower-than-expected profit for the fourth quarter, as higher interest expenses and weakness in the natural gas pipeline segment hurt margins during the period. The company posted an adjusted profit of 28 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with analysts’ […]

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January 18, 2024
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Why Plug Power Stock Fell Another 13.5% Today

It was another rough day for Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) on Wednesday as the market turned south and investors sold off both higher-risk assets and energy stocks. Shares fell as much as 13.5% and were down 13.2% at 3:30 p.m. ET. Plug Power is unraveling Plug Power is down 84% in the past year, and […]

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January 18, 2024
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How Much Money Do You Need To Make To Be Among The Top 1%, 5% Or 10% Based On Income? The Answer Is Less Than You’d Expect

Income thresholds in the U.S. for the top 10%, 5% and 1% of earners in 2023 reveal a surprising reality. Entering these high-earning brackets may be more achievable than many assume based on data from an Economic Policy Institute 2021 study. Don’t Miss: The Top 10% Bracket: A Closer Reach Than Expected Often perceived as […]

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January 18, 2024
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Mother whose child died in TikTok challenge urges US court to revive lawsuit

By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday wrestled with whether the video-based social media platform TikTok could be sued for causing a 10-year-old girl’s death by promoting a deadly “blackout challenge” that encouraged people to choke themselves. Members of a three-judge panel of the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]

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January 18, 2024
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Market Update: USB

Summary U. S. markets fell as Treasury yields rose on new economic data that is lowering rate-cut expectations. December retail sales grew 0.6%, above expectations for 0.4% growth. On the housing front, builder confidence rose to 44 in January due to lower mortgage results. The Dow fell less than 0.1%, the S&P 500 was down […]

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January 18, 2024
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Grant Cardone Says, ‘If You’re Going To Buy A Car, Don’t’ — But This $158,000 Vehicle Is The Only One You Should Ever Own

Grant Cardone, a successful billionaire in the real estate sector, recently offered insights on the financial implications of leasing versus buying vehicles. In a December Instagram reel titled “I lease all my vehicles except one,” Cardone advises against purchasing cars, describing it as a financially imprudent decision. He advocates for leasing as a more financially […]