NEW YORK — US gas prices rose above an average of $4 a liter for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the war in Iran pushed up global fuel prices. According to the AAA motor group, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 – a dollar more than … Read more
A growing number of Americans are looking for the worst. A recent survey conducted by YouGov found 42% of Americans believe that the country will experience a “complete economic collapse” in the next ten years, while more than a third think that a civil war is likely (1). That level of pessimism reflects a broader … Read more
Market Bottoms The S&P 500 is looking to start in a positive position for the second day in a row, but the market’s biggest problem remains the same: investors are using energy to limit positions. Trump News That Influenced the Future This morning’s hope is due to a Wall Street Journal report that President Trump … Read more
DETROIT (WXYZ) – The Wayne County Retirement Board voted unanimously Monday to pursue nearly $600,000 in pension benefits they say was paid to a retired judge. The vote follows news last week that the county said it missed the pensions of retired judges Richard Hathaway and David Szymanski, both of whom had been collecting their … Read more
Eileen’s husband now receives a trust check every quarter. But the couple, who are both in their 60s, have recently discovered that if he dies before Eileen does, Eileen will not inherit his share. Instead, the $2 million trust will go to the couple’s daughter, who is next in her family. Eileen will get nothing. … Read more
A commercial fisherman and a registered nurse do not exactly match the stereotypes of many millionaires, but one couple who fit this description quietly built up a fortune of 6 million dollars. And they did it all while giving away 20% of their income and living modestly. Their story, shared with MarketWatch, is surprisingly simple: … Read more
The technology sector, the Magnificent Seven stocks have been suffering since the start of the war The S&P 500 is on track for its worst quarter since 2022 High productivity, AI issues amid technological pressures Earnings expectations remain strong, valuations look even more attractive NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) – Technology shares are struggling to … Read more
Open this photo in the gallery: Set clear limits on what emergencies you can withdraw money from.Getty Images From the war in the Middle East and changing US tariffs, to mounting job losses and rising costs of living, Canadians are understandably worried about their economic future. Experts say it’s important to have an emergency fund … Read more
The retirement policies that your parents or grandparents may have had in mind while saving for their future may not serve you well. Times have changed, as have some thinking about how to prepare for retirement. Some rules may not work for you, no matter how many people believe them. Image source: Getty Images. 1. … Read more
It’s a question that many remarried couples face: If one spouse dies, what happens to the inheritance if there are children from the first marriage? Consider Tammy, age 55, and her husband Bill, age 60. Both are healthy, but Tammy’s sister recently died and Bill’s father is in foster care, so estate planning is important … Read more