Tag: Personal finance

2024-11-19

How Trump’s win could change your health care

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrives on November 13, 2024 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.  Andrew Harnik | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House is poised to have big impacts on consumer health care. Republicans may face few legislative roadblocks with their goals of reshaping health insurance in the U.S., experts said, after the party retained…

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2024-11-12

Everything you Need to Know

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Now through December 2, 2024, new Walmart+ members can get an annual membership for $49, which is 50% off the standard price. And with a membership, you’ll get early access to Walmart’s Black Friday sale and other deals. A Walmart+ membership also includes ongoing benefits which can easily offset the cost, especially at this discounted price. Members get free…

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2024-10-17

There’s a key change coming to 401(k) catch-up contributions in 2025

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Aire Images | Moment | Getty Images Many Americans face a retirement savings shortfall. However, setting aside more money could get easier for some older workers in 2025. Enacted by Congress in 2022, the Secure Act 2.0 ushered in several retirement system improvements, including updates to 401(k) plans, required withdrawals, 529 college savings plans and more. While some Secure…

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2024-10-14

Elon Musk could become world’s first trillionaire

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Elon Musk is on track to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a recent report from Informa Connect Academy. Of the world’s billionaires, Musk is the closest to that 13-figure mark, and his wealth is growing. At the start of 2020, Musk was worth about $28.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. By the end…

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2024-10-09

Economic tailwinds boost Kamala Harris in election homestretch, economists say

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The surprisingly positive jobs report Friday has reinforced growing optimism about the U.S. economy, less than a month before the end of an extremely close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, and while voters say the economy is a top priority. Nonfarm payrolls added 254,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate fell…

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2024-09-15

Harris’ rise in polls sparks wave of wealth transfers to kids

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Dimensions | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The tightening presidential race has touched off a wave of tax planning by ultra-wealthy investors, especially given fears of a higher…

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2024-08-26

Chase Ink Business Preferred Offering 120K Welcome Bonus

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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. The all-time high intro offer for the Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is ending soon. You only have until 9 a.m. EST on Sept. 5, 2024, to earn 120,000 points after spending $8,000 in the first three months from account opening. This is an outstanding…

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