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Warren Buffett may be retired, but Wall Street is still hanging on every word
Some people retire. Others just stop updating their LinkedIn. Warren Buffett may have handed Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO title to Greg Abel, but judging by his latest interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick, the Oracle of Omaha isn’t exactly ready to fade into the background. He’s hardly the first high-profile figure to keep one foot in the…
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The Average Social Security Benefit at 62 Vs 70 May Surprise You
© Canva: NWphotoguy from Getty Images Signature and mphillips007 from Getty Images Signature Your Social Security filing age might carry more weight than most financial decisions you’ll make in retirement. While you’re eligible to begin collecting benefits as early as age 62, waiting to file could significantly increase your monthly checks. Now there’s technically no…
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When Call-Writing ETFs Underperform: RYLD Gives Up 8% to Uncapped Peers This Year
© jittawit21 / Shutterstock.com The Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (CBOE:RYLD) pays a monthly distribution that has drawn income-focused investors to small-cap territory for years, and at about $16 a share with $1.85 in trailing 12-month distributions, the fund still throws off a double-digit yield in a market where the 10-year Treasury pays…
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A 22 Percent Social Security Cut Is Coming. Will the Senate Act?
Americans will soon choose a set of senators who will take office in January 2027 and serve through early 2033. In the final months of that term, Social Security’s retirement trust fund is expected to run dry and trigger benefits cuts of 22 percent—not just for the wealthy, not just for new retirees, but for…
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Small Caps Are Beating the S&P 500 by the Widest Margin Since 2003. These ETFs Let You Ride the Rally
Small-cap stocks are experiencing one of their strongest stretches in decades. After spending years overshadowed by large and mega-cap growth stocks, smaller companies are now outperforming the S&P 500 by the widest margin since 2003. Year-to-date, the Russell 2000 is up approximately 20%, nearly doubling the returns of the S&P 500 during the same period.…
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Some PA Social Security recipients get 2 payments in July, none in August
Social Security payments may look a little different this month. If you receive Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration, you may notice two payments arriving in July. But that also means SSI recipients won’t receive a payment in August this year. Here’s what to know about upcoming Social Security and SSI payment dates.…
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Stock futures edge lower ahead of retail sales, jobs data; Chip stocks extend losses: Live updates
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on July 15, 2026. NYSE U.S. equity futures turned negative early Thursday following a rally driven by cooler inflation, lower Treasury yields and encouraging earnings reports. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.02%, or 12 points, reversing their earlier advance. S&P 500 futures were…
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Prediction: This Is How Tesla Stock Will Do After July 22
The recent public offering of Space Exploration Technologies, also known as SpaceX, has given Elon Musk fans another investment option to consider, as Tesla (TSLA 0.48%) now has to share the spotlight. And at a market cap of around $1.5 trillion, it is firmly behind the rocket company, whose valuation was north of $1.9 trillion…
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These Retirees Are Looking at $4,152 in Social Security. Could You Be 1 of Them?
Quick Read Qualifying for the $4,152 maximum Social Security benefit at FRA requires 35 years of earnings at or above the $184,500 annual wage cap. Delaying your Social Security claim past FRA (age 67) earns an 8% monthly boost, increasing your check significantly up to age 70. Creating an SSA.gov account lets you review your…
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Is Now the Time to Add Singapore ETFs to Your Portfolio?
While South Korea remains one of Asia’s most compelling equity markets, its recent bouts of volatility underscore the importance of maintaining a diversified approach to investing across Asian markets. As investors contend with rising global inflation expectations and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, Singapore stands out as a compelling alternative. The island nation offers a rare combination…