John Paulson trimmed the double-digit losses in one of his main hedge funds last month thanks to a stake in government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that surged on the back of the U.S. presidential election. Paulson & Co.’
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3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dividend Stock
Investing in high-quality dividend stocks is perhaps the most surefire way to build wealth over time, but not all dividend stocks are high quality. In order to narrow down your search, here are three important questions to keep in mind when researching your next dividend stock purchase.
The 6 Best Tax Deductions for 2017
Most U.S. taxpayers can agree on one thing: We’d all like to pay as little as possible. Thankfully, there are a number of tax deductions that can shield more of your income from the IRS.
Forget Social Security Cuts: Here’s What Americans Fear Most in Retirement
We all know that Americans fear Social Security benefit cuts, and rightfully so: Social Security is currently on an unsustainable path that will lead to the Trust Fund’s being depleted by 2034, according to current estimates. That would lead to a 25% or so benefit cut for retirees to keep the program operating.
Are You Caught Up On Catch-Up Contributions?
Millions of baby boomers are closing in fast on retirement, and while retirement savings are coming up short for many, the IRS allows you to significantly boost your savings once you turn 50. These catch-up contributions can make a big difference in attaining financial security in retirement, so let’s review the IRS’ catch-up contribution limits for 2017, and provide some insight into just how valuable this tool can be. People participating in workplace retirement plans, including 401 and 403 plans, can contribute up to $18,000 of earnings to their plan in 2017.
Lufthansa Customers Spared Holiday Strike as Pilots Extend Truce
Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s namesake brand took a step toward ending a pay dispute with pilots, sparing the German airline’s customers strikes over the Christmas holidays. The Vereinigung Cockpit pilots union said Friday that it agreed to arbitration, with a target of reaching a wage agreement by the end of January.
Cashless Christmas and help booking winter getaway: CBC’s Marketplace consumer cheat sheet
Some parents pay more for child care than for their mortgage . A report this week found childcare in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and St. John’s usually costs more than $1,000 a month .
Americans’ 5 Big Fears About Retirement
If you’re among the millions of American workers worrying that retirement may fail to live up to your expectations, you’re not alone.A new study by Transamerica shows that American workers are wrestling with fearsinvolving financial security and health in retirement. If you have similar worries to the respondents to this survey,here are some ways to overcome them.
Whitney Tilson Doesn’t Trust – Trump Rally,’ Expects Volatility
Kase Capital Management founder Whitney Tilson says about 60 percent of his assets are sitting in cash amid a rally that has added about $1.6 trillion to U.S. share prices since Election Day. “A lot of volatility” is in store for the market when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, he said.
Time to Get a Reverse Mortgage in 2017?
Many seniors struggle financially in retirement. If you need a way to generate extra cash, you might be contemplating a reverse mortgage.
Motley Fool Answers Shares Its “Maintain, Don’t Gain” Holiday Tradition
On this episode of Motley Fool Answers , the cast turns their attention to investor health beyond retirement accounts and stock holdings. Instead, they welcome the Motley Fool’s chief wellness officer Sam Whiteside onto the show, as she shares some important tips with listeners on how to make healthier choices amid the many temptations that accompany the holiday season.
5 Year-End Tax Moves You Need to Make
Though you have until mid-April of 2017 to file your 2016 taxes, now’s the time to start thinking about what that return might look like. Whether you’re worried about owing taxes or want to increase your refund, here are a few moves to make before 2016 comes to a close.
Deutsche Bank Admits Misleading Clients in Dark Pool Trades
Deutsche Bank AG agreed to pay $37 million and admit to misleading customers about its dark pool stock-trading platforms to settle a joint state and federal probe, bringing the bank a step closer to resolving several potentially costly legal challenges in the U.S. The bank will admit to violating state and federal securities laws over a two-year period by failing to address known technical problems with its proprietary dark-pool ranking model, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Friday. “Misleading and self-serving statements that defraud investors will not be tolerated,” Schneiderman said.