The new expanded Social Security benefits may not be approved: Here’s what needs to happen before Dec. 31
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act with a vote of 327 to 75 despite an attempt by two members of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus to derail approval of the legislation. Now it is in the hands of the Senate to vote on the bill which would eliminate provisions that reduce benefits for nearly 3 million American retirees.
Read MoreThe S&P 500's Dividend Yield Is the Lowest It's Been in Over 2 Decades. Here's Where You Can Lock in Much Higher Yields.
The S&P 500 has gained an impressive 35% over the past year. Because of that, its dividend yield has fallen from 1.7% a year ago to around 1.2% these days. That’s its lowest level in more than 20 years. It’s also well below its peak of more than 4% toward the end of the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
Prediction: This Warren Buffett Stock Will Outperform the Market Through 2030
It may not be the growth stock it once was, but there’s still has plenty of fuel left in the tank.
What is Warren Buffett’s favorite stock? Other than the company he chairs, Apple (AAPL -1.41%) may well be at the top of that list.
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Read MoreTime’s almost up, cash in on Cash App’s $15 million settlement before it’s too late
Your chance to stake a claim on some cash is dwindling.
For those who’ve been using Cash App as their main app for sending money electronically since 2018, time is quickly running out to submit a claim for up to $2,500 in a $15 million settlement.
As of today,
Read MoreTesla chair scored big on well-timed sell during stock’s post-election blip
Tesla Inc. Chair Robyn Denholm cashed in from a well-timed sale of shares this month, reaping more than $35 million from stock that soared after the U.S. election.
Denholm exercised 112,390 stock options that were set to expire next year and sold the shares on Friday, according to a regulatory filing.
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Is Monster Growth Enough For This Space Data Stock?
Planet.com (PL) was one of the few stocks that defied the market trend last month by soaring over 30% in the few days after earnings alone.
The company, which operates a network of satellites to take pictures and provide data about the Earth, released its financial results for its fiscal second quarter.
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Alert: Billionaire Owns Under-the-Radar Stock with 48.7% Upside
Investment Alert: Buy EPAM Under $210/share
Disclaimer: Investment Alerts have a medium to long-term time horizon. These do not constitute financial advice and you should contact a financial advisor before deciding whether it is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
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