A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wisconsin-based…
Key takeaways Stocks can be a great way to build wealth over the long term. You can buy stocks directly or you can buy a mutual fund or ETF that gives you access to many…
Key takeaways The federal income tax rates for 2026, 2025 and 2024 are: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. In the U.S., taxpayers’ income may be subject to more than one of the tax rates above, depending on how much income falls into each tax bracket. While federal…
An inherited non-qualified stretch annuity pays out over many years instead of all at once. Only the earnings in each payment are taxable because the original contributions were made with after-tax dollars. Spreading payments over time can lower the yearly tax bill and keep the remaining balance growing tax-deferred. Distribution…
Key takeaways Car prices, monthly payments, and insurance costs all rose during 2024. Good credit scores are key to securing good auto loan rates. APRs are decreasing for super prime and prime borrowers but rising for all other borrowers. Consumers should keep an eye on increased overall costs for new…
This year has been the year of the luxury credit card. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and American Express Platinum Card® both added new perks in exchange for higher annual fees (now $795 and $895, respectively). And Citi re-entered the high-end credit card market with the debut of the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (annual…
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Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday. The figure is below economists’ estimates of a gain of 10,000 jobs. The prior month’s payrolls number was revised…
