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Economy, Personal Finance

“About 45% of Americans will run out of money in retirement…”

“…The model, run by Morningstar’s Center for Retirement and Policy Studies, showed that the risk is higher for single women, who had a 55% chance of running out of money versus 40% for single men and 41% for couples. The… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The Wealthy Are Bringing Big Money and Luxurious Lodges to Maine’s Lakes”

““On a clear day, you can see the top of Mount Washington,” says Joanne Ricciardiello, peering through a curtain of towering oak and pine trees that surrounds her newly built, roughly 4,300-square-foot home on Maine’s Sebago Lake.  She walks down… Continue Reading…

Business

“Boeing expects to burn cash again in third quarter after wider-than-expected loss” [Jul 31 2024]

“Boeing reported a bigger loss and weaker revenue than analysts expected for the second quarter. Both the company’s commercial and defense units have been challenged by programs running behind schedule and higher-than-expected costs. The company is under increased federal scrutiny… Continue Reading…

Economy

“World’s richest 1% gained $40 [Trillion] in a decade: Oxfam”

“The world’s richest one percent increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade, Oxfam said Thursday, ahead of a G20 summit in Brazil where taxing the super-rich tops the agenda. Despite this windfall, taxes on… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Want to Pay Cash? That’ll Cost You Extra”

“When Noa Khamallah recently tried to pay cash for popcorn and soda at Yankee Stadium, his almighty dollars struck out. The stadium’s concession stands no longer take cash. An employee directed him to a kiosk that could convert his greenbacks into plastic. Khamallah, 41… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy, Stocks

“U.S. Money Supply Is Doing Something So Rare That It Hasn’t Happened Since the Great Depression — and a Big Move in Stocks May Follow”

“…What’s interesting about the M2 money supply garnering attention is that it’s a metric most economists tend to ignore. It’s been steadily rising for so many decades that it’s almost taken for granted that the money supply will expand as… Continue Reading…

Business

“Warner Bros. Discovery Lost Money Last Year. Its CEO Got a $50 Million Payday.”

“Warner Bros. Discovery shares have slumped since the media and entertainment company was created two years ago, but that hasn’t dented its chief executive’s pay.  Last year, CEO David Zaslav received pay valued at $49.7 million, a 27% increase from 2022, the… Continue Reading…

Business

“Americans Throw Away Up to $68 Million in Coins a Year. Here Is Where It All Ends Up.”

“…Americans toss as much as $68 million worth of change each year, according to Reworld. The sustainable-waste processing company is on a treasure-hunt to find it. The company says that in the seven years since it started the effort, it… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A tax mystery: Why are fewer people getting refunds?”

“If it seems like you’re not getting a tax refund like you used to, you’re not alone. The share of taxpayers who get money back at tax time is slowly and, a little mysteriously, shrinking. At the same time, the… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot’s $18 Billion Acquisition: Genius Move or Waste of Money?”

“…The company just announced its biggest acquisition ever, taking over SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, including SRS’s debt. Home Depot said the deal would expand its addressable market by around $50 billion, and CEO Ted Decker called SRS “An industry… Continue Reading…