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There are distinct benefits to grandparents paying for early education for their grandchildren. Most nanas and pop-pops have probably heard about the benefits of funding a 529 account. This type of account helps pay off those formidable education costs by allowing their issue’s issue to draw from it tax-free to pay for tuition, books, and

In this article MSFT TGT AMAT WOOF NVDA A shopping cart is seen in a Target store in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., November 14, 2017. Brendan McDermid | Reuters As the year progresses, the vast majority of companies have already posted their latest quarterly results. The economic recovery ramped up throughout the

The COVID-19 pandemic has put government assistance programs into overdrive, as many people who never needed them before must now use them. Here’s a descriptive list of major government assistance programs for individuals and businesses with links to where and how to apply to them. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic has put government assistance programs

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), July 21, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters It’s late August, so the market is supposed to be on vacation like so many of us. However, considering that since the pandemic started, no one really keeps track of what month it is – how

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of Americans financially. In a survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), three in 10 Americans said paying off debt is their top financial stressor, while 55% were worried about having enough cash tucked away in savings. Though the federal government has introduced numerous measures to provide

In this article FISV Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Company: Fiserv Inc. (FISV) Business: Fiserv provides payment and financial services technology worldwide. The company operates through Acceptance, Fintech, and Payments segments. The Acceptance segment provides point-of-sale merchant acquiring and digital commerce services; mobile payment services; security and fraud protection products; Carat, an omnichannel

The relationship between inflation and unemployment has traditionally been an inverse correlation. However, this relationship is more complicated than it appears at first glance, and it has broken down on a number of occasions over the past 50 years. Since inflation and employment (and unemployment) are some of the most closely monitored economic indicators, we’ll delve into their relationship and how

In this article ASTR [The livestream is slated to begin at 4 p.m. EDT. Please refresh the page if you do not see the video player above.] Rocket builder Astra Space is going for its first launch since the company went public, with the company also aiming to reach orbit for the first time. Astra is launching

Gold has long been regarded as a safe haven in times of market turmoil. Many investors have gained exposure to the precious metal by buying stocks of companies engaged in exploration and mining. Some of the major players in the gold industry include Canada-based Franco Nevada Corp. (FNV), Newmont Corp. (NEM), and Australia-based Newcrest Mining Ltd. (NCM).

Investors watch an electric screen displaying stock price figures at a stock exchange hall on February 18, 2021 in Shanghai, China. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Beijing is eyeing new rules that would restrict domestic internet companies to go public in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Chinese regulators

You can find plenty of recommendations on great funds for your portfolio before retirement, but what works once your saving is mostly complete and you’re drawing on the accounts? We asked several financial advisors for some fund recommendations for the retiree. Our experts mostly liked Vanguard funds, for their low cost and high performance, and

Thomas Montag Source: Bank of America Two trusted deputies of Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will depart at the end of the year, setting up a succession race among the company’s top managers. Tom Montag, 64, who is chief operating officer and leads the global banking and markets division, as well as Anne Finucane,

The industrial sector includes companies that produce machinery, equipment, and supplies that are used in construction and manufacturing, as well as those that provide related services. These companies are closely tied to the economy, and their business volume often falls sharply during recessions, though each industrial subsector often performs differently. Well-known companies include Lockheed Martin

A rendering of the Series2 cargo lunar lander on the moon’s surface. ispace Japanese lunar exploration start-up ispace unveiled the next-generation of its cargo lander, under development by its U.S. subsidiary in Colorado. “We saw the growing demand for payloads to the lunar surface. NASA’s Artemis program was a big part of this, but we’re

During a bull market, it’s easy to forget that good times don’t last forever. But during a bear market, every time your statement arrives it’s all too clear that your hard-earned dollars are evaporating and your hopes of a financially secure retirement could be as well. What should you do when times get tough? These

The 16th Electron launch in November 2020, when the company recovered the rocket after splashdown for the first time. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab begin trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, becoming the latest space company to close a SPAC merger and go public — and adding substantially to its cash pile in the process. “We’re

Operations management is the overall coordination of processes required for the creation and distribution of products and services. For example, in the case of healthcare, managing costs while delivering quality services is a major component of healthcare operations management. Key Takeaways Operations management is essential for the provision of health services, a rapidly changing field

Bitcoin’s biggest investors appear to be upping their positions as the price recovers. Cryptocurrency accounts holding roughly $50 million or more worth of bitcoin have steadily increased their buying since the end of June, according to new data from blockchain firm Chainalysis. That bullishness continued into late August as prices rebounded above $50,000. “The bitcoin

Trying to decide between eliminating debt and investing for the future is a difficult decision. For many families, this choice often comes in the form of paying down their mortgage (the biggest debt they’ll probably ever have) or saving for retirement. Both are laudable goals, but which should come first? Key Takeaways If you’re going

American flags in front of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. headquarters in New York, on Friday, March 5, 2021. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Goldman Sachs said that only vaccinated people can enter its buildings starting next month. The leading global investment bank said that the new policy starts Sept. 7 and applies to