President Joe Biden after he signed the Social Security Fairness Act at the White House on Jan. 5 in Washington, D.C. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images News | Getty Images The biggest changes to Social Security in years were signed into law on Jan. 5. For more than 3.2 million individuals, that will mean bigger
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A McDonald’s restaurant in El Sobrante, California, on Oct. 23, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images In like a lion, out like a lamb. That’s how restaurant executives envision 2025 after a rough start to the year, largely caused by freezing temperatures, wildfires and consumer caution. Many restaurant chains, like Restaurant Brands’
Burnout isn’t just an issue in the workplace. In fact, it may be even more common in our financial lives. Sure, we’ve all heard about the notoriously low savings rates in the U.S. and the paltry average savings in most households, but regardless of income, more than half of the country reports that they are
Index investing pioneer Charley Ellis says what gave rise to the success of the index fund remains true today: “It’s virtually impossible to beat the market,” he told CNBC’s Bob Pisani on last Monday’s “ETF Edge.” But Ellis warns of another hurdle just as high as active management’s long-term underperformance that holds back many investors:
In this article ABNB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thomas Fuller | Lightrocket | Getty Images Airbnb shares jumped 15% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ estimates. Here’s how the company did compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:
The Trump administration has already begun carrying out its plans to close parts or all of the Department of Education, which is responsible for underwriting student loans, disbursing college aid and ensuring equal access to education. President Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge to “find and remove the radicals who have infiltrated the federal Department of Education,” and suggested
Things continue to look up for GE Healthcare stock this year. Shares of the medical technology company jumped roughly 9% on Thursday after delivering solid fourth-quarter results and providing prudent 2025 guidance. While the Club stock left much to be desired in 2024, these numbers boosted shares that were already bouncing off their most recent
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said Wednesday that strong consumer spending so far this year means the Federal Reserve will probably hold off on cutting its benchmark interest rate. The bank’s retail customers are spending about 6% more money in the first 40 days of this year compared with the same period in 2024,
In this article PSX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant stands on November 28, 2022 in Wilmington, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Company: Phillips 66 (PSX) Business: Phillips 66 is an energy manufacturing and logistics company. It operates through the following segments: Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and
Maria Korneeva | Moment | Getty Images As millions of taxpayers file returns, many worry that certain claims could boost their chances of being picked for an IRS audit. After an infusion of funding, the agency said it aimed to more than double the audit rate for the wealthiest taxpayers. But the IRS’ future priorities are unclear amid changing
Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards EatOkra’s mobile app lists nearby Black-owned restaurants. Courtesy: EatOkra When Anthony Edwards Jr. and his then-girlfriend, Janique, first moved to Brooklyn in 2016, they struggled to find food that was comfortable and familiar to them. They explored their neighborhood, Edwards said, but had a hard time finding Black-owned restaurants nearby.
In this article 6758.T-JP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sony PlayStation game controllers are displayed at a Best Buy store on December 17, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Shares in Sony Group surged as much as 10.7% Friday after the company raised its revenue and profit forecast for its
Based on a lot of the recent dire headlines, many Americans may have come to think of Social Security as an asset that is going to disappear from their financial future rather than be part of it, but it may be a bigger factor in portfolio success than it gets credit for, according to investing
Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty Images As millions of Americans gather paperwork to file their returns, many could see a tax form for business payments “for the first time ever,” according to the National Taxpayer Advocate. For 2024, if you had more than $5,000 in business transactions from apps such as PayPal or Venmo, along
Outspoken ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is not ruling out a presidential run in his future. In an interview with CNBC Sport, Smith said, “I wouldn’t mind being in office.” Yet, the popular television host said it is the campaigning and being a politician that turns him off. “I’m not one of those dudes that’s
In this article DJT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order establishing the Energy Dominance Council led by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in the Oval Office at the White House on February 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed a second executive order withholding federal
Stock picking looks easy, but the numbers prove it isn’t. S&P Global reports that after one year, 73% of active managers underperform their benchmarks. After five years, 95.5% of active managers miss the mark. After 15 years, nobody outperforms. That is not going to change, according to Charles Ellis, a veteran investment industry figure and believer in the
Prapass Pulsub | Moment | Getty Images If you have a tax bill or bigger than expected refund this season, it may be time to update your paycheck withholding, which can be tricky, experts say. Typically, there’s a refund when you overpay taxes throughout the year, and a tax bill when you don’t pay enough.
In this article ROKU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shares of Roku surged 14% Friday, notching a new 52-week high, on earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” CEO Anthony Wood said more than half of U.S. broadband households now watch TV with Roku. Wood said the company
In this article ABNB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb Inc., during a news conference in Los Angeles on May 1, 2024. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airbnb shares surged 14.5% and notched their best day ever after the company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. The stock
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