After funneling money into pretax retirement accounts, you will eventually face mandatory withdrawals in retirement known as required minimum distributions, or RMDs. Since RMDs can trigger higher taxes, the withdrawals can be a nuisance for some retirees who do not need the money. However, experts suggest that this yearly activity could offer a chance to
News
Ford Motor recently announced that it is delaying the production of a next-generation all-electric pickup truck at a new plant in Tennessee and has decided to cancel plans for a three-row electric SUV. The company is shifting its focus towards the development of hybrid models and electric commercial vehicles, such as a new electric commercial
The surge in online sports betting has had a detrimental effect on personal finances, especially for those who are already facing financial difficulties. According to the paper “Gambling Away Stability: Sports Betting’s Impact on Vulnerable Households”, the legalization of sports betting in 38 states since the overturning of a federal law in 2018 has turned
The recent decrease in mortgage rates was not enough to sustain the momentum of refinance applications, which dropped by 15% compared to the previous week. However, there was still a significant increase in volume, with a 90% rise from the same week last year. This surge in demand over the past four weeks can be
Lowe’s recent announcement of cutting its full-year forecast due to a decline in quarterly sales is a concerning development. The retailer revised its total sales projection from $84 billion to $85 billion down to between $82.7 billion and $83.2 billion. Furthermore, the company anticipates a fall in comparable sales by 3.5% to 4%, compared to
British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch made headlines in June when he was acquitted of fraud charges in a trial brought on by Hewlett Packard. However, just two months after his acquittal, Lynch’s name was once again in the news, this time for his mysterious disappearance after a superyacht, named the Bayesian, sank off the coast
The recent solid earnings from Palo Alto Networks have caused a significant surge in the company’s stock price, with shares advancing by over 8% in a single day of trading. This has led to Wall Street analysts raising their price targets for the stock, highlighting the positive outlook they have for the company’s future. However,
Elliott Management, a prominent activist hedge fund, has been making waves with its recent investment strategies. The firm has become known for its proactive approach in pushing for change within companies it invests in. One such example is Elliott’s involvement in Texas Instruments, where the stock saw a 1.7% gain following Elliott’s investment. Additionally, Elliott