Almost four in 10 (39 per cent) of adults in Ireland believe that their financial situation has worsened in the last year and a quarter (25 per cent) believe that their finances will get worse in 2024, according to new research. Penneys has published its latest Pulse of the Nation Index, conducted in partnership with […]
Financial advisor and columnist Matt Becker I’m 54 with 26 years of service as a nurse. We go by the rule of 80 (your age plus years of service = 80) on our retirement plan. It will cover my health insurance. My pension will be around $7,000 per month minus taxes. I have a combined […]
One of the most important decisions you’ll make when it comes to retirement planning is when to claim Social Security. While most people become eligible to apply for benefits starting at age 62, many decide to wait at least a few years before they claim their benefits. Following the wisdom of the crowd is often […]
There are a lot of ways to make money on Wall Street. However, few strategies have a better long-term track record of making investors richer than buying and holding high-quality dividend stocks. In 2023, Hartford Funds released an extensive report (“The Power of Dividends: Past, Present, and Future”) that examined the ins and outs of […]
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Spotify on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter monthly active users and subscribers ahead of expectations as it grew in all regions, and said revenue and profitability trends looked favourable this year. The music streaming company has ventured into podcasts and audiobooks as it seeks to grow its user base to 1 […]
Ukraine exported 12 million metric tons of goods in January 2024, reaching a monthly record level since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the Economy Ministry announced on Feb. 5. According to the statement, in the pre-war January of 2022, Ukraine exported just 2 million metric tons more. “We are very close […]
(Reuters) – NVIDIA Corp experienced a record-breaking surge in market value in January, the largest monthly increase ever, driven by heightened optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), positive analyst projections, and the company’s announcement of expanded AI offerings. The world’s most valuable chipmaker saw its market value expand by an unprecedented $296.52 billion to about $1.52 […]
Where can you find Westchester and Rockland apartments asking about $2,500 monthly rent? Most online listings for buildings with market-rate or luxury apartments that are run by management companies are in cities such as New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers, with significantly fewer available in suburban places. Here’s a look at some recently listed that […]
When thinking about whether you’re financially prepared to retire or not, you’ll want to think about it in a certain way. You have a lifestyle that you would like to maintain, and a portfolio that can safely generate a specific amount of income each year. Once your costs and means overlap, you can afford to […]
Taking care of and being responsible for an aging parent can definitely be difficult, both mentally and physically, so needing assistance isn’t uncommon. Of course, putting a parent in an eldercare facility is an option for those who are unable to properly tend to their parent’s needs, but how financially accessible is it in the […]
Russia is producing between 330 and 350 Shahed kamikaze UAVs every month, Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on Jan. 15. “Our estimation shows that they can manufacture – as they did, for instance, in December [2023] – 330 to 350 units of these UAVs,” said […]
As you make your retirement budget, it’s important to keep two issues in mind. First, understand your needs — what budget will you need to pay your bills, and what budget will you want to afford your lifestyle? And second, understand your capacity — what income can your portfolio comfortably and reliably generate for you? […]