Open enrollment season is just about over for most workers. At the very least, employees should have evaluated their existing coverage to make sure it is still their best option. “Don’t assume that what’s right for you now is right in the future,” said Suzanne Goulden, the director of total rewards at the Society for
10’000 Hours | DigitalVision | Getty Images Among other reasons, it’s hard to get back into the traditional workplace after age 50 if you were forced out. Starting your own business puts you back in the driver’s seat. In fact, with extra years under your belt, you have more of an edge than you think
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Confused About the 4 percent retirement income rule? Bruce Mars (Pexels.com) If you are nearing retirement or are already retired, chances are you’ve heard of the 4% rule for determining how much money you can withdraw from your portfolio in retirement. But what does the 4%
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The president spoke on trade, the Fed and the economy, among other topics. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Topline: Speaking at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve, touted the health of the U.S. economy and spoke about international trade—particularly
There is plenty of talk these days about whether there was a quid pro quo concerning the President’s interactions with Ukraine. As the hearings and testimony unfold, could the IRS care about this too? The IRS’s concern isn’t about politics, of course, but surprisingly, the concept of a quid pro quo comes up regularly in
Military veterans often possess skills that can fortify a financial technology company’s workforce, which is why PayPal has committed to hiring former service members, Chief Financial Officer John Rainey told CNBC Tuesday. Since 2017, PayPal has added more than 180 veterans to its payroll in large part from the help of partnerships with organizations, such
China’s Tencent Music Entertainment reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue on Monday, as the streaming company added more paying users. However, it recorded the slowest rise in a widely watched metric for its biggest business, social entertainment services, which executives attributed to growing competition. Tencent Music’s U.S.-listed shares rose as much as 2% before trading down about
A JD delivery cart stops at roadside. Zhang Peng | LightRocket | Getty Images BEIJING – Alibaba, JD.com and Pinduoduo. For these three forces of China‘s online shopping market, winning the race to tap the country’s fastest-growing regions will depend largely on an efficient delivery strategy. China’s largest cities rival global metropolises in the variety
Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 2, 2019 at Wall Street in New York City. Johannes Eisele | AFP | Getty Images A majority of the most wealthy investors around the world are bracing for a big sell-off next year, according to a UBS survey. Fifty-five
Thanksgiving may still be a few weeks away, but for millions of Americans, the holiday shopping rush has already begun. While it’s exciting to pick out and present gifts to your loved ones, it can also be a budget-straining experience, or even one that lands the spender dealing with debt well into the new year