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Oops, I Claimed Social Security Too Soon. What Now?
You become eligible to claim Social Security at 62, and many people claim their benefits at that age. However, it’s an early claim, and it results in a reduction of monthly benefits. In some cases, you may decide that you regret your early claim. That may happen if you start worrying about running out of…
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4 gold investing mistakes retirees are making in today's market, experts say
Overpaying for gold is hardly the only mistake you can make when investing, especially in retirement. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images Gold has been on an unusual course over the last several months, making it tough for investors to gauge what moves, if any, to make in this landscape. Case in point? Gold prices have trended downward…
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Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70? The Difference Can Be More Than 75%
Social Security is the one retirement source most Americans cannot replace, and yet the single biggest variable that determines how much you collect has nothing to do with how long you worked or how much you earned. Instead, it all comes down to one decision: the age you choose to file. The difference between filing…
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The Daily Chase: Tech stocks under pressure on AI rally doubts
BNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. Here are five things you need to know this morning: Tech stocks under pressure on AI rally doubts Global technology stocks are under pressure after a sharp selloff in South Korean chipmakers reignited concerns that the…
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In 7 Words, Kevin Warsh Just Sent the Clearest Signal Yet About Where Interest Rates Are Headed in 2026
With his tenure just about a month and a half old, new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has been fairly tight-lipped about his views on the economy and where he thinks interest rates should go. This is, of course, by design, as Warsh has made it clear that he wants the Fed to take more…
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Tech stocks skid, bond yields rise as Gulf conflict sends oil surging
July 13 : Tech stocks fell sharply and government bond yields rose on Monday as investors grappled with concerns over a fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict and valuations in AI-related shares. U.S. and Iranian forces renewed exchanges of heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran saying it had again closed the vital Strait…
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10 Best Indicators for Crypto Trading to Maximize Profits in 2026
Mastering the best indicators for crypto trading can be your secret weapon in the wild crypto market of 2026. Traders can use the indicators to analyze the direction of the price, its velocity, and volume data to uncover patterns to make a better trading decision. Crypto traders in 2026 have a set of indicators that…
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3 Overlooked Social Security Rules Could Add Thousands to Your Retirement
When it comes to Social Security benefits, what you don’t know can cost you–literally. Many retirees miss out on thousands of dollars simply because they’re unaware of certain rules built into the system to help them avoid leaving money on the table. Whether you’re nearing retirement or planning ahead, understanding these little-known Social Security rules…
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Cathie Wood reshuffles portfolio ahead of Q2 earnings, buys SpaceX, Eli Lilly, Meta; pares AMD, Roku
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest’s largest purchase during the last week by value was Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX), adding a combined 349K shares across ARKK, ARKQ, ARKW and ARKX for ~$52.1M. ARK also invested about $25.8M in Eli Lilly (
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New 'Anti-Elon' ETFs Allow Investors to Avoid Tesla and SpaceX
Millions of investors own shares in Tesla without ever buying the stock directly. Others are set to gain exposure to SpaceX after its recent inclusion in major US market indices. Now, a pair of proposed exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, aims to give investors another option by excluding companies associated with Elon Musk while still tracking…
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