This New Bill Could Let Certain Retirees Keep More of Their Social Security – But There's a Catch
For millions of retirees, work doesn’t end when Social Security begins. A long-term Boston College study found that 43% of participants worked while collecting Social Security at some point, showing that many people continue earning income after claiming senior benefits.
But if you claim before full retirement age,
Read MoreShort-sighted stock market can no longer brush off war: 'It's too hard to ignore $100 oil'
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 20, 2026.
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Major U.S. stock indexes tumbled on Thursday as investors began to price in the consequences of a renewed and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq jump as semiconductor stocks surge
US stocks gained momentum on Tuesday as investors braced for a flurry of tech earnings reports amid signs of a revival in chip stocks, with fresh US tariffs on Canada and Middle East hostilities also in focus.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) jumped 1.3% as semiconductor names took center stage ahead of Big Tech results this week.
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Read MoreSocial Security Cuts Could Leave Retirees $137K Short — What To Do Now
Many Americans count on Social Security to help fund retirement, but the program’s finances are under increasing pressure. Unless Congress acts, retirement benefits could face a 22% reduction beginning in 2032.
For a retiree receiving the average $2,080 monthly benefit, that would mean about $458 less per month — or $5,491 less per year.
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Market Commentary: Valentine’s Day Massacre Begins Now
For investors who are only familiar with stock investing, the options market can seem like a great unknown. That market is so large that it can sometimes act like the tail wagging the dog.
As we approach the monthly expiration of options in February, the risks to the market grow. That fact is well understood by one analyst,
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1 Salad Stock Quietly Growing Fast
Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) has been a darling of health-conscious urban dwellers for years. Even those who steer clear of salads have often been converted to raving fanatics after trying their tasty options and home-made salad dressings.
The most recent quarterly report revealed a mixed bag of news,
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1 Fast-Growing Stock Targeting $86 Billion Market
Working in healthcare is not an especially easy job. Staying cool under pressure, paying attention to detail, and supporting patients through pain and fear are priorities during every shift — and shifts can be shockingly long.
Hospital shifts are often 12 hours, and that can stretch to 16 or 18 hours in a staffing crunch.
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