Food security starts on the farm. As a fifth-generation farmer, providing for my neighbors, state and nation is something I take to heart. Long after I’m gone, the farm needs to be here to fulfill this essential role. However, weather and market volatility, regulation and global events out of a farmer’s control can make that […]
Kativ / Getty Images Having a net worth of even $100,000 is a major accomplishment. According to a Federal Reserve survey, the median net worth for someone who’s under the age of 35 and is the head of household is $39,000. That number increases with age, but not so many people get past the six-figure […]
“We have $300,000 in non-retirement funds (60% cash), $1 million in a home, retirement accounts with $1.1 million in CDs and $1.8 million in stock funds.” (Photo subjects are models.) – Getty Images/iStockphoto Dear Quentin, We are a healthy, retired couple (69 and 64 years old). We have always managed our own investments. We currently […]
Over 100,000 North Carolina children wake up to violence, substance abuse and neglect every day, often because their parents are struggling to meet basic needs. Those who catch the attention of Child Protective Services find a system also in crisis, with too little staff to provide urgently needed services and not enough foster homes where […]
Over 100,000 North Carolina children wake up to violence, substance abuse and neglect every day, often because their parents are struggling to meet basic needs. Those who catch the attention of Child Protective Services find a system also in crisis, with too little staff to provide urgently needed services and not enough foster homes where […]
Simply put, is the difference between what you own and what you owe. This figure provides a clear snapshot of your financial health and can give you insight into your ability to achieve long-term financial goals, whether that’s buying a home, saving for retirement, or achieving financial independence. In other words, building up your net […]
By Kemol King and Sabrina Valle GEORGETOWN/HOUSTON (Reuters) – Guyana’s lucrative agreement with an Exxon Mobil-led consortium in the South American country last year generated $6.33 billion for the partners, government data showed, yielding a net margin larger than that of chip-maker Nvidia Corp. The trio’s combined net margin was 56%, greater than the 49% […]
Your net worth is like a scorecard of how you’re doing financially. Consistently moving in a positive direction means you’re making solid progress toward becoming financially independent and toward retirement. Calculating your net worth is simple. You add up all of your financial assets — checking accounts, savings accounts, investments, your home value, and any […]
Jun. 23—Tax dollars should always be used responsibly, but even more so with smaller towns. Oakland Acres is a community that is home to about 75 households, so every cent of property tax the city council obtains and distributes must be used wisely. Due to the town’s size, this means any project can have a […]
Standing charges are billed to households every day, regardless of whether they turn the lights on or not. But the so-called ‘flat tax’, introduced in the 1930s to prop up energy regulation, has come under heavy scrutiny in the past four years, after doubling during the energy crisis. Now both Labour and the Conservatives have […]
Are You Closer To The Top 1% Than You Think? See How Your Income And Net Worth Stacks Up By Age Achieving a net worth that places one within the top 1% of wealth holders is a significant indicator of financial success. According to Financial Samurai, as of 2024, a consistent top 1% income starts […]
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia-China trade options have narrowed since the U.S. imposed sanctions last week on the only Russian bank branch in China, but President Vladimir Putin‘s Chinese visit last month has helped ensure the two countries have payment alternatives for now, three sources said. Since Putin’s visit, specially authorised banks have been set up […]