Social Security benefits for workers who have pensions may be reduced
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images When Joyce Debnam’s husband passed away, she began receiving $1,400 a month in Social Security survivor benefits. Eight months later, that income unexpectedly changed. The trigger: Debnam retired from her job at the United States Postal Service in 2013 after four decades of service. That life change prompted […]
ChatGPT training is critical for workers. Here’s how to get started
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images For those concerned about workers having solid generative AI skills, there’s one way to take control: on-the-job training. “Your job will not be replaced by AI. Your job will be replaced by someone else who uses AI if you don’t,” said John Blackmon, chief AI officer of custom […]
Here’s how to prevent a costly divorce
We all know divorces are not uncommon in the U.S. Some of the most public splits over the years have included those of celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, and most recently, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. In 2021, there were nearly 700,000 […]
Here’s how to use exchange-traded funds in your portfolio, experts say
Morsa Images | Getty Images Whether you’re a new or a seasoned investor, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are one option for your portfolio, depending on your goals and risk tolerance, experts say. ETFs are a wrapper for individual assets such as stocks and bonds, similar to mutual funds. However, many ETFs have better tax efficiency […]
How to save on Thanksgiving costs despite inflation
Tetra Images | Tetra Images | Getty Images Families preparing for Thanksgiving will find that turkeys are cheaper this year. The U.S. bird population recovered from last year’s avian flu, boosting supply and helping push down prices. This year, a 16-pound frozen whole turkey costs $27.35 on average, a 5.6% decrease from 2022, according to […]
How to bet on a comeback in energy stocks, which look primed for a bounce
The energy sector has been beaten down since September and is stuck in a downtrend. However, markets don’t usually go up or down in a straight line. When markets go into oversold or overbought conditions, it is common to see counter-trend rallies. In the chart below, I am using the SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) , […]
How to use Apple Watch to calculate tip and split the check
Your Apple Watch can help you calculate the tip and split a check at a restaurant with just a few taps. The feature is built right into the calculator app, and all you need to do is enter the amount of the check, the percentage you want to tip and the number of people with […]
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Malabar Jewellers shares insights on gold trends, Spl diamond collection, expansion plans & more “This year, Malabar has opened 18 new stores and 19 other stores in the pipeline”, said Malabar’s Retail Expansions Head, Fanzeem Ahamad. To know what else is ahead in this industry, tune in with Moneycontrol’s Manisha Gupta in a candid conversation […]
How to trade the biggest reports this week, including retail giant Walmart
Investors will get a glimpse this week on the state of the consumer with a slew retail companies slated to report earnings. Among the companies scheduled to post their earnings are Target, Walmart and Home Depot. Those reports will come as investors fret over the possibility of a recession taking hold next year. The third-quarter […]
How to prepare for the ‘survivor’s penalty’ before a spouse passes
Nosystem Images | E+ | Getty Images Many older women outlive their spouses and may not expect higher future taxes after suffering from the loss. But there are ways to prepare, according to financial experts. American women have a significantly higher life expectancy than men, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and […]