In this article MA V Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. credit cards are arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images A bipartisan push in Washington to clamp down on credit card fees is pitting retailers against network payment processors — and
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In this article IBM MS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Scott Mlyn | CNBC While many growth stocks have recovered this year, investors continue to look for attractive dividend picks that can offer steady income and the potential for long-term capital appreciation. Here are five dividend stocks worth considering, according to Wall Street’s top
Johnnygreig | E+ | Getty Images This October may be a stressful time for many people with federal student loans. After a three-year break, the U.S. Department of Education will start expecting payments again at that point. Borrowers will get their first bill in September or October, the Department says. From then, they’ll have at
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel testifies before a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Feb. 15, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Scrutiny of a pandemic-era tax credit intensified this week as lawmakers, the IRS and tax professionals sought solutions for the wave of small businesses that wrongly claimed the tax break. The employee retention credit, or ERC,
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In this article PFE MRNA NVAX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A pharmacist delivers a COVID-19 booster dose at a Chicago CVS store. Antonio Perez | Tribune News Service | Getty Images A new round of Covid vaccines is coming to the U.S. this fall — but many Americans may not roll up their
In this article INTC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pat Gelsinger, CEO, of Intel Corporation, testifies during the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on semiconductors titled Developing Next Generation Technology for Innovation, in Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Intel reported
Viewing cryptocurrency as “digital gold” may be a mistake. State Street Global Advisors’ George Milling-Stanley, whose firm runs the world’s largest gold exchange-traded fund, believes cryptocurrency is no substitute for the real thing due its vulnerability to big losses. “Volatility does not back up any claims for crypto to be a long-term strategic asset as
Lourdes Balduque | Moment | Getty Images Target-date funds are meant as a one-stop shop for your retirement savings. But a key difference between fund brands means they may not be well-suited to all 401(k) investors — especially those close to retirement, financial experts said. Asset managers tweak the share of stocks, bonds, cash and
Simon Potter | Getty Images When it comes to stocks, investors face a big question: How much exposure is enough? For investors already in retirement, how well they answer that question may have big consequences for how well they reach their goals. “About 37% of boomers have more equity than we would recommend for their
A house is for sale in Arlington, Virginia, July 13, 2023. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Home prices in May rose for the fifth straight month on the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index, but regional differences are widening. The gains come despite a sharp jump in mortgage interest rates during the month.