YinYang / Getty Images/iStockphoto If you have a bank account, you’re likely familiar with the process of withdrawing cash, depositing checks and handling bills. While these might seem like basic tasks, there are a few common mistakes that are easy to make when carrying out these seemingly simple financial transactions. Learn More: I’m a Bank […]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Families across the nation may be firing up their grills, whether that’s for Father’s Day or summertime; and fire officials are reminding those families to stay safe while grilling. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) shared tips on how to “grill like a pro” — and […]
The boss of major European carmaker Stellantis is fighting fires whether he looks East or West, but he now at least appears ready to accept when he might have made a mistake. Carlos Tavares says his arrogance is to blame for failing to address three converging issues the automaker ran into in its U.S. market. […]
Baby boomers are fast approaching retirement, with many already retired and enjoying their golden years. But there are some costly mistakes that could turn a dream retirement into a nightmare in a hurry for middle-class boomers. The median estimated retirement fund for baby boomers is just $202,000, according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. So […]
Ivanko_Brnjakovic / Getty Images The 40s are a time when you’re often having to juggle prioritizing financial security for yourself and your children. It’s a time when you’re established in your career, but retirement still feels a ways away. It’s also a time when you may have more disposable income than at other points in […]
Wavebreakmedia / Getty Images/iStockphoto While retirement is the ultimate goal for many working professionals, no matter what age or demographic you might find yourself in, it’s not always possible to do so at the typical age of 65. In fact, two generations are retiring much later than 65, forced into the position of working longer […]
Deborah Birx, a physician who served as former President Trump’s coronavirus response coordinator, warned that the United States is making the “same mistakes” with the bird flu as it did with COVID-19. “This is why I’m really concerned because we’re making the same mistakes today that we made with COVID. And what do I mean […]
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough on Tuesday acknowledged “a series of massive mistakes” in the improper awarding of about $11 million of incentive bonuses to senior department officials last year but told lawmakers he still has confidence in his leadership team to make up for the errors and reform agency processes. Republican lawmakers questioned whether […]
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has surged through 24 record highs in 2024 after going more than 500 trading days without a single one. Factors contributing those gains include anticipated interest rate cuts and excitement about artificial intelligence (AI), both of which promise to stimulate economic growth. Indeed, Nvidia has become the quintessential AI stock, […]
By Tim Hepher and Lisa Barrington DUBAI (Reuters) – The next CEO of Boeing should have an understanding of what led to its current crisis and be prepared to look outside for examples of best industrial practices, the head of the International Air Transport Association said on Sunday. U.S. planemaker Boeing is engulfed in a […]
larryhw / Getty Images/iStockphoto Traditional bonds are income investments. The issuer promises to make regular payments to bondholders and to return the face value of the bond, or the investor’s principal, at a designated maturity date. As you’ll eventually get your money back when you invest in bonds, they are generally considered safer investments than […]
Winning at retirement may come down to you dodging these 3 careless mistakes You might have a financial plan, some savings and a targeted age in mind for when to hang up your hat and coast into your golden years. But many Americans don’t pay enough attention to planning their after-retirement finances — an oversight […]