The Open Enrollment Period (OEP), a time for making changes to Medicare Part D drug coverage, ended on December 7. Heading into the OEP, there was considerable excitement because the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was going to save seniors millions of dollars. But how did that play out in real time? As I do every
In this photo illustration, a container of Johnson and Johnson baby powder is displayed on April 05, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Johnson & Johnson has reached a tentative settlement to resolve an investigation by more than 40 states into claims the company misled patients about the safety of its
In this article NFLX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT LOS ANGELES — Shares of Netflix jumped in extended trading Tuesday after the company reported adding 13.1 million subscribers during the fourth quarter, stronger growth than Wall Street expected as the streamer builds its ad-supported service and cracks down on password sharing. Netflix now has
The partners of European venture capital firm Plural, from left to right: Ian Hogarth, Taavet Hinrikus, Carina Namih, Sten Tamkivi and Khaled Helioui. Plural The founders of Wise, Skype and Songkick have raised 400 million euros ($436.4 million) for a new fund to back technology startups in Europe. It seeks to compete with established funds
In this article INTU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images As the opening of tax season approaches, the Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on “deceptive advertising” from Intuit, maker of tax filing software TurboTax. The FTC on Monday upheld a September ruling that found Intuit violated federal
As we approach April 15, let’s discuss the federal taxation of your Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration estimates that 40% of recipients pay income tax on their benefits. The taxable benefits include retirement and spousal, survivor, and disability (SSDI) benefits. Keep in mind that if you have a child receiving benefits under their
In this article GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS. Chevrolet DETROIT — General Motors is redesigning its gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox crossover to look more rugged than its predecessors in an attempt to move the vehicle upmarket and attract new buyers. The 2025 Equinox, which GM revealed Tuesday, will feature
In this article JNJ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The stock trading graph of Johnson & Johnson is seen on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that narrowly edged out Wall Street’s expectations as sales in the company’s
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally in advance of the New Hampshire presidential primary election in Rochester, New Hampshire, U.S., January 21, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters Markets are “fairly complacent” about the risks of a second Donald Trump presidency, which could trigger a “tantrum” in long-duration bond markets,
In this article OTLY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Containers of Oatly frozen desserts are displayed on a shelf at a Whole Foods store in San Rafael, California, on Nov. 15, 2021. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Oatly and Carvel said on Monday that they will partner to add oat milk-based items at the
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally in advance of the New Hampshire presidential primary election in Rochester, New Hampshire, U.S., January 21, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters Markets need to begin thinking about the structural impact of Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff increase, which “shakes up every asset class,”
A man walks past a barbershop in Los Angeles. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Inflation in the U.S. economy is on the retreat. But the road to ultimate victory may be harder than what’s come already, some economists argue. “The so-called last mile is going to get a lot trickier,” Mohamed El-Erian, chief
The most important part of your estate plan isn’t about taxes, investments, gifts, or other financial issues. The priority of every estate plan, for people of every age, is the medical care documents. These documents should be completed even if you’re still considering other issues in the plan. This critical part of the estate plan
In this article UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft lands at San Francisco International Airport on March 13, 2019. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images United Airlines on Monday forecast a first-quarter loss due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes this
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building during a renovation in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Valerie Plesch | Bloomberg | Getty Images A watchdog review into market trading from two former high-ranking Federal Reserve officials criticizes their actions but does not accuse either of doing anything illegal. The report released Monday
In just three years, the world has witnessed a “supercharged surge in extreme wealth,” new data shows. In the U.S. alone, billionaires are 46% richer than they were in 2020, while the three wealthiest men — Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison — have increased their net worth by 84%, a recent Oxfam
In this article AVD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People walk through the Financial District by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the last day of trading for the year on December 29, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The S&P 500 stock index climbed to a new all-time
Former President Trump is blasting GOP primary rival Nikki Haley for wanting to restore Social Security solvency by increasing the age when today’s young workers receive full retirement benefits. In a new ad titled “Threat from Within,” Trump says he’ll “never let that happen.” On his campaign website, Trump insists he “will always protect…Social Security….”
A caucus worker checks in voters at a caucus site at the Horizon Events Center in Clive, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 2024. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa caucus by a landslide, due in part to strong turnout by older voters. “While the turnout overall was low, 70% of
People raise their hands after a successful moon landing by the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, in a public viewing event in Sagamihara, south of Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 20, 2024. Kim Kyung-hoon | Reuters Japan staked its claim as a national space power on Friday, as its SLIM spacecraft successfully landed on the lunar