Estate tax exemptions began with the Revenue Act of 1916, which imposed a transfer of wealth tax on the estate of any deceased U.S. citizen valued above a certain amount at the time ...

Global stocks hesitated in October as concerns mounted regarding the escalation of the crisis in the Middle East. Earnings and economic headwinds also remain a focus as more companies report slowing earnings growth ...

A gradual devaluation or decline in overall asset prices is known as deflation, which leads to lower prices on most goods and services. This eventually creates an unfavorable environment for companies to raise ...

As an abundance of trash is generated every day, more of an effort is being made to collect and recycle as much trash as possible. Several nations worldwide have had growing success in ...

Consumers have been slowly depositing less money into their bank accounts over the past three years. As the pandemic shuttered restaurants and retail stores in 2020, bank deposits increased as consumers spent less ...

This year the youngest baby boomers are now 59 and the oldest are 77, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As more baby boomers reach retirement, good health and financial obligations are ...

Social Security recipients are due to receive an increase of 3.2% in 2024, the same as last year’s increase.  For many recipients, the increase in payments will go towards higher living expenses as ...

Global financial markets reacted to the conflict in the Middle East war with caution, concerned that the hostility could erupt into a broader situation engulfing other countries and territories. A flight to the ...

(all values as of 10.31.2023) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 33,052 S&P 500 4,193 Nasdaq 12,851 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 5.07% 10 Yr Treasury 4.88% 10 Yr Municipal 3.64% High Yield 9.38% ...

With open enrollment upon us, millions of Americans will be deciding on which, if any, changes to make to their Medicare coverage. The Open Enrollment Period for 2024 coverage is from October 15, ...