Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about taking spousal benefits before later qualifying for retirement benefits, available recourses in case Social Security mishandled a claim and deciding between taking retirement or survivor’s benefits first. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning,
Month: November 2020
Silestone used here as the countertop. Photo courtesy of Silestone. The use of quartz surfacing has grown over the last several years. It is becoming increasingly popular because of its durability, unlimited color options, consistency of the slabs, nonporous nature and ease of maintenance. I had an opportunity to interview Edwardo Cosentino, the son of
Medical staff members treat a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease in the Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU) at the United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) on October 31, 2020. Go Nakamura | Getty Images News | Getty Images The number of new daily coronavirus cases recorded in the U.S. surpassed 100,000 for the time Wednesday,
General Motors CEO Mary Barra speaks to the news media June 12, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images General Motors is set to report its third-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday. Here’s what Wall Street is expecting, based on average analysts’ estimates compiled by Refinitive. Adjusted EPS: $1.38 Revenue: $35.51 billion
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Hilton Worldwide (HLT) – The hotel operator reported a quarterly profit of 6 cents per share, compared to expectations of a 2 cents per share loss. Revenue, however, came in below Wall Street forecasts as comparable revenue per available room fell nearly 60%
What’s next for markets? With the election over, some old themes will be re-emerging, regardless of who will be president. The rally is due to better earnings visibility On one issue, all traders agree: the market rally is largely due to the unlikelihood of higher corporate and individual taxes next year. “The Senate numbers from the
Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman wasn’t always rich. The Omega Family Office chairman/CEO was born to working-class Polish immigrants and grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood. His father was a plumber. “I’m the first generation in my family born in America, first generation to go to college,” Cooperman, 77,
Are low yielding fixed income investments your best option? getty Almost all retirees and soon-to-be retirees who need their financial assets to fund their remaining years would like a retirement plan that tells them how much they can draw safely every month without fear of running out. A common response is to shift their portfolios
What will your state’s tax hike pay for? Education, bridges, public transportation? getty Arizona has likely flipped from a red state to a blue state, and along with that momentous change, its voters on election day have approved a massive state income tax hike on high earners. Put one way, it’s a 3.5% state income
Founder, CEO of Blue Lake Capital LLC. Helps passive investors grow wealth through real estate. Podcast Host: Ready2Scale. Mentor. getty The pandemic has changed the way we live our lives today, from wearing a mask when venturing to public places to washing our hands to distance learning for students from grade school through college. Not surprisingly,
A medical professional applies a nasal swab during testing at the Orange County Health Services Covid-19 drive-thru site at Barnett Park in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, October 29, 2020. Joe Burbank | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Cellular, or “T-cell,” immunity against Covid-19 is likely to be present within most adults six months after primary
Steve Mollenkopf, chief executive officer of Qualcomm Inc. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Qualcomm stock rose more than 12% in extended trading as its revenue and adjusted earnings per share handily beat Wall Street expectations. Here’s how Qualcomm did versus Refinitiv consensus estimates for the quarter ended Sept. 27: Earnings: $1.45 per
U.S. stock index futures gyrated in overnight trading on Wednesday as investors hoped that the winner of the U.S. presidential election would be determined soon. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 21 points after initially moving higher out of the gate. S&P 500 futures were marginally lower, while Nasdaq 100 futures
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Alex Wong | Getty Images Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos this week has sold more than $3 billion worth of shares in his company, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission compiled by OpenInsider. Bezos has accelerated his stock sales in the last year. In August, Bezos offloaded more than
Guggenheim Partner’s Scott Minerd told CNBC that Wednesday’s rally on Wall Street makes sense, despite the uncertain outcome in the presidential race between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. “I was always of the opinion, regardless of the outcome, short of getting anarchy in the street, that this would be good for stocks,” the
People watch a big screen displaying the live election results in Florida at Black Lives Matter plaza across from the White House on election day in Washington, DC on November 3, 2020. Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images One day after the election, the question on everyone’s lips is still, “Who will be president
Rideshare driver Jesus Jacobo Zepeda of Lancaster, California takes part in a rally as part of a statewide day of action to demand that ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft follow California law and grant drivers “basic employee rights”, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 20, 2020. Mike Blake | Reuters California voters gave Uber and
getty The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning taxpayers about a new scam – by text – to trick people into disclosing bank account information in order to receive an Economic Impact Payment, or stimulus check. As part of the scam, thieves are texting messages to taxpayer. The
Fiona Petrie is the EVP and Managing Director of RE/MAX INTEGRA U.S., the U.S. branch of the world’s largest real estate sub-franchisor. getty What sets a “top” real estate brokerage apart from the rest? Generally, it is quite subjective and often based on a broker’s personal vision for their company’s success. In my experience, however, a
Dr. Saulo Castellano labels a nasal swab sample inside a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Alliant Energy Center complex, as the coronavirus disease outbreak continues in Madison, Wisconsin, October 31, 2020. Bing Guan | Reuters The United States reported 91,530 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the nation’s second-highest daily total as millions of voters
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