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financial

Trump's Tax Breaks: A Time Bomb for Social Security

October 22, 2024

Ever since Donald Trump started his political career, he's been promising to safeguard Social Security. But his recent tax break proposals might backfire. He wants to stop taxing Social Security benefits, which could drain the program's funds faster. A watchdog group says this could lead to a 30% cu

entertainment

How Bruce Springsteen Keeps His Band Happy and Together

October 20, 2024

Ever wondered how Bruce Springsteen has kept his band, the E Street Band, together for over five decades? Well, he spilled the beans at a recent event in London. The 75-year-old rockstar, who's worth over a billion dollars, admitted that paying his band members well is key to their longevity. "I pay

finance

AI's Secret Weapon: Fighting Fraud in Uncle Sam's Billions

October 18, 2024

You know how banks use AI to catch fraud? Well, Uncle Sam is doing the same thing! The US Treasury Department just used AI to catch $1 billion in check fraud alone last year. That's huge! And it's not just checks. They stopped over $4 billion in fraud overall. How? By using machine learning to dig t

health

Cancer's Financial Burden: How Early Detection Can Help

October 18, 2024

Cancer is tough on everyone – patients, their loved ones, and even employers. It takes a toll on health, emotions, and wallets. A recent study showed that half of cancer patients struggle with medical debt, some owing over $5, 000 for a year or more. Many people empty their savings just two years po

business

CVS Health Chooses a New Captain Amidst Sinking Stock and health Challenges

October 18, 2024

CVS Health has a new captain at the helm. David Joyner steps up to replace Karen Lynch as CEO, hoping to navigate the company through rough waters. The health care giant has been struggling a lot this year, with its stock dropping by about 19%. It's been a tough time for major pharmacy chains, compe

business

CVS Picks New CEO: David Joyner Takes the Helm

October 18, 2024

CVS Health has named David Joyner as its new CEO, filling the shoes of Karen Lynch who stepped down after an agreement with the board. Joyner, previously the vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Caremark, will also join the board. The company believes Joyner's deep understanding of thei

finance

Why Finance Pros Are Leaving China's Sluggish Industry

October 18, 2024

Are you curious about what's going on in China's financial industry? Lots of people are changing careers! It's not just about the economy being slow. Things are tough for finance pros with new rules coming in and salaries going down. Even investors aren't happy. Some financial professionals like Xu

finance

Microsoft's Future: A $900 Share Price?

October 18, 2024

You might remember my last article about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) where I said, "Don't bother with the price now. " Back then, Microsoft's stock was valued at around 40 times its Blended P/E. As a financial analyst with 30 years until retirement, I'm using my time at a big-name firm to c

finance

BlackRock's Big Move: Should You Invest?

October 18, 2024

Meet BlackRock, a giant in the financial world that's been making waves. The company, which manages over $11 trillion in assets, just crushed expectations with its latest quarterly earnings. CEO Larry Fink shared that the firm added a massive $2 trillion organically over the past five years, making

business

Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On, But Not Alone!

October 16, 2024

Remember Bed Bath & Beyond? It went out of business last year. But now, it's back – in a surprising way! The company, Beyond Inc., is giving it a new life by selling its famous products at a rival store, The Container Store. This partnership comes with a $40 million investment from Beyond Inc., help