Incomes are rising rapidly in the United States. According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the national median household income was nearly $75,000 in 2022, up from about $69,700 in 2021....
Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income in the United States. While it’s not designed to completely fuel retirement, many people rely on it heavily in their golden years. The...
Generation Z—people born between 1997-2012—are currently the object of intense scrutiny in the media. The oldest members of this generation are already in their late 20’s and their spending...
At 60, if your finances are in a shambles, take heart. You’re in good company. However, with a few of Dave Ramsey’s tweaks, you can get back on the right track. After experiencing a downturn in...
World War II is by far the largest conflict that the world has ever known. Nations marshaled armies of millions that fought across Northern Africa, Europe, and the Pacific to decide the new world...
A recent explainer by the Social Security Administration revealed a fascinating trend: the average filing age for Social Security benefits has been steadily climbing. However, many retirees still...
Fannie Mae (FNM) hit by rumors that it and Freddie Mac may have to raise $75 billion. Drops to $14.65 from 52-week high of $70.57. Freddie Mac (FRE) sells down to $10.28 from 52-week high of $67.20....
As the first generation to grow up with television, baby boomers have a special relationship with media that has sculpted their discerning consumption habits. Raised in the glow of the small screen,...
Ford's top executives made millions last year while the share price and the electric vehicle business stumbled.
The old perpetually restructuring Motorola is now gone, reverse splits have taken place, and the new companies are trading on the NYSE.  Starting today, we have the official launch of the two...
Available globally since 1984, the Toyota 4Runner has seen five different generations since its release. When it was first released, the 4Runner was closer to a compact SUV than the standard-size...
Credit Agricole may have to raise over $9 billion to rebuild its capital after substantial mortgage-related losses in the last quarter. According to The Wall Street Journal "Crédit Agricole...
According to Reuters, the Anheuser-Busch (BUD) board is under pressure to justify what it did not take InBev’s buy-out offer. Reuters writes that overseas money is reluctant to invest in US car...
Washington Mutual (WM) Concerns about the financial crisis burn like wildfire. Drops sharply to $6.14 from 52-week high of $44.19. AMBAC (ABK) Sells off to $2.02 after downgrades. The 52-week high...
The vast majority of us look forward to retirement. However, as retirement age approaches, we’re often met with uncertainty about how to afford it all! Luckily, Social Security can help fund...