What You Need to Know About Annuities

Retirement researchers are often enthusiastic about annuities, but many consumers are reasonably skeptical. Here to discuss basic information about annuities and their pros and cons is Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning.

Can a Taxable Account Beat a 401(k)?

Being advised to max out your 401(k)is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance?

On October 16, a powerful new law signed by President Trump will trigger a radical shift in America's money system... - Ad

When a small group of private companies - not the Fed - will perform a major mint of a new kind of money. And those who act before this new system fully kicks in could see gains as high as 40X by 2032. But those who fail to prepare will be blindsided by this sea change to the U.S. dollar.

Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for earnings miss

Netflix missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamer’s latest quarter, a letdown that the company blamed on a tax dispute in Brazil.

Coca-Cola sees third-quarter revenue rise on higher prices

The Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday its third-quarter revenue rose largely due to higher prices.

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A quiet shift in U.S. law has just authorized private companies to mint a new form of government-authorized money called the "Dollar 2.0"... and the next major mint hits on November 18. Investors who make the right moves before then could make up to 40X by 2032...

New Survey Reveals Financial Advisors Are Surprisingly Optimistic

Despite market turbulence, financial advisors remain optimistic for their clients' financial well-being. Retirement readiness & tax burdens expected to improve, AI adoption increases, and AUM growth projected for many advisors.

Political deadlock and spending on dual crises leaves French finances in disarray

France is a major industrial power with the world’s seventh-largest economy. So why are its government finances ?

Is This Elon's Worst Nightmare? - Ad

Elon's empire looks doomed - crashing sales, lost tax credits, and media backlash. But behind the scenes, Tesla is about to unleash a breakthrough Forbes calls a "multi-trillion-dollar opportunity." It's not the end - it's the start of a 25,000% AI comeback.

Pakistan and IMF reach preliminary deal to release $1.2 billion from bailout package

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of $1.2 billion from the bailout package approved last year.

Wall Street sees major jump in profits, helped by soaring stock prices and deal making

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street had one of its most profitable quarters ever, if the earnings from four of nation’s biggest banks that reported Tuesday are to be believed; as banks were helped by a flurry of deal making, soaring stock prices and a that remains resilient despite tariffs and geopolitical upheaval.

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All 7 historic crash signals are flashing red. Once the public notices, it's too late. Our free Bellwether Signal explains how to protect wealth - and why gold and silver have been the refuge in every crisis. Don't let your retirement go over a cliff.

Asian shares skid after Wall Street tumbles to its worst day since April as China trade woes worsen

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares tumbled on Monday as escalating trade tensions with China shattered a monthslong calm on Wall Street.

Truce fizzles as U.S.-China trade tensions return to full boil

NEW YORK (AP) — For months, bubbling trade tensions between China and the U.S. seemed to calm to a simmer, with words like “thaw” and “truce” swapped in for warnings of economic “war.”

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Elon Musk: "Tesla will become a $25 trillion company." That would make Tesla 8x bigger than Apple today. How is that possible? He admits it's all thanks to this one AI breakthrough that will take AI out of our computer screens and manifest a 250x boom here in the real world.

PepsiCo reports strong third quarter sales despite weakening demand in North America

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the third quarter despite weaker demand for its snacks and drinks in North America.

Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key interest rate this year, according to from last month's meeting released Wednesday.

The Tesla Shock Nobody Sees Coming - Ad

While headlines scream "Tesla is doomed"...Jeff Brown has uncovered a revolutionary AI breakthrough buried inside Tesla's labs. One that is helping AI escape from our computer screens and manifest itself here in the real world all while creating a 25,000% growth market explosion starting as early as October 23rd.

Japan's Nikkei stock index jumps 4.3% after ruling party chooses an ultra-conservative as its leader

NEW YORK (AP) — Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped more than 4% on Monday after its chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister.

Kevin O'Leary Reveals Steve Jobs-Inspired Productivity Hack: How Focusing On 3 Daily Tasks Can Transform Your Business, Life

Kevin O'Leary shares Steve Jobs-inspired productivity strategy: prioritize 3 tasks/day, 80% signal-20% noise, for exponential business growth.

[Revealed] Trump's Next AI Executive Orders? - Ad

A White House insider with direct ties to Trump's inner circle just revealed what he calls "Manhattan II" - a potential $2.2 trillion AI initiative. He says this could mirror past U.S. projects that minted fortunes - with small firms soaring 5,000% to 10,000% over two decades. And now he's giving away his #1 stock pick for free before the deadline.

Asian shares are mixed as tech shares lead Wall Street ticks to more records

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after heavy buying of tech shares led benchmarks on Wall Street to more records.

Asian shares are mixed as markets shrug off a likely US government shutdown

Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Chinese markets closed for a weeklong holiday, as a loomed.

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Elon Musk's new device is being called a "game-changer"-and even the White House is using this tech. Jeff Brown says it could launch Musk's next trillion-dollar company and make early investors rich. You can claim a stake now for as little as $500.

Prices for home remodeling outpaced inflation in the second quarter due to labor costs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If it seems like its getting more expensive to replace a broken door, kitchen fixtures or upgrade a major appliance, you’re not wrong.

China's factory activity contracts for a 6th straight month as trade tensions weigh on the economy

HONG KONG (AP) — China's factory activity shrank for a sixth straight month in September, the longest slump since 2019, an official report said Tuesday.

Is Elon's Empire Crumbling? - Ad

Jeff Brown - the legend who called Tesla and Nvidia early - says Elon is about to launch a $25T AI revolution. This isn't another chatbot. It's real-world AI that could 14X the impact of ChatGPT. But after October 23rd, it may be too late.

Asian shares trade mostly higher after Wall Street snaps its 3-day losing streak

Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia after Wall Street broke its three-day losing streak, trimming its losses for last week.

Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI.

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As inflation lingers and governments wobble, gold keeps breaking records - and U.S. supply is suddenly back in focus. One domestic gold play is riding this trend on multiple fronts.

US home sales remained sluggish in August despite late-summer mortgage rate slide

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes remained sluggish in August, even as a late-summer slide in mortgage rates brought home loan borrowing costs to a 10-month low.

Asian shares mostly slip after Wall Street rally takes a pause

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Wednesday following a drop on Wall Street, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that stock prices were “fairly highly valued.”

On October 16, a powerful new law signed by President Trump will trigger a radical shift in America's money system... - Ad

When a small group of private companies - not the Fed - will perform a major mint of a new kind of money. And those who act before this new system fully kicks in could see gains as high as 40X by 2032. But those who fail to prepare will be blindsided by this sea change to the U.S. dollar.

The Emergency Savings Crisis: 1 In 3 Americans Have Nothing Set Aside

Asian shares retreat after Intel helped drive Wall Street to more records

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly retreated Friday after a rally of technology stocks led by Nvidia and Intel

November 18: D-Day For The Dollar - Ad

A quiet shift in U.S. law has just authorized private companies to mint a new form of government-authorized money called the "Dollar 2.0"... and the next major mint hits on November 18. Investors who make the right moves before then could make up to 40X by 2032...

Asian shares mostly climb after US stocks remained near record levels following the Fed's rate cut

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares, led by tech stocks, were mostly higher Thursday after Wall Street indexes churned between gains and losses but ultimately remained near their record levels following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its main interest rate.

'Greedy People Would Never Ask That Question,' Ramsey Says, Reassuring Oil Worker That Ambition For Family Isn't Greed

Dave Ramsey reassures young father that earning more money does not make him greedy. Greed comes from the heart, not a paycheck.