March 26, 2024
“…Why it matters: Seniors are one of the highest risk categories with reports showing nearly 40% of borrowers aged 65 or older in default. Federal programs that claw those funds back mean seniors lose as much as $2,500 in Social Security benefits annually… Catch… Continue Reading…
October 31, 2023
“…The most surprising finding is how thoroughly the “Big 3” investors—BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street—turned against environmental and social shareholder proposals in the past year. In the U.S., BlackRock’s support for E&S proposals dropped from 41.3% in the 2020-21 season, to 23.7% in… Continue Reading…
August 8, 2023
“A beaten down micro-cap biotech company, Vistagen Therapeutics Inc., notched its best day ever, surging by as many as four digits after its experimental nasal spray for social anxiety disorder hit targets in a late-stage trial. The drug developer’s stock… Continue Reading…
June 22, 2023
“…Many people don’t love the idea of financially benefiting from companies whose goals, policies, or methods they strongly disagree with. But boycotting a company’s stocks doesn’t work the same way as boycotting its products…” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/22/how-to-move-beyond-esg-funds-and-make-a-real-impact-with-your-money-financial-expert-.html Not in love? They hate it. Also… Continue Reading…
April 17, 2023
“Almost three-quarters, 74%, of people say they cannot count on Social Security benefits when it comes to the money they will have in retirement, according to a new survey from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America….” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/15/74percent-say-they-cant-count-on-social-security-benefits-what-not-to-do.html Well if… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2022
“…Even as a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment went into effect in January, the record high annual benefit increase still fell short, according to new research from The Senior Citizens League. The average retiree benefit increased to $1,656.30 in 2022 from $1,564 in 2021… Continue Reading…
December 12, 2022
“…“Your Social Security benefits will increase by 8.7% in 2023 because of a rise in cost of living,” the Social Security Administration states in the annual statements it is currently sending to beneficiaries. The 8.7% increase will be the highest in 40… Continue Reading…
June 9, 2022
“EDITOR’S NOTE: Social Security beneficiaries may see the largest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 1981. COLA is projected to increase by 8% in 2023, giving beneficiaries a strong boost in their monthly Social Security benefits, hopefully enough to counter the effects of… Continue Reading…
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