When it comes to Social Security benefits, the decision of when to claim them is crucial for all older Americans, but it holds even more significance for women. According to Mary Beth Franklin, a certified financial planner and Social Security expert, this decision is heavily influenced by the factor of longevity. Women, on average, tend
Vonovia, a German property giant, experienced a significant drop in shares by more than 7% on Friday, highlighting the deepening real estate crisis in Europe’s largest economy. The company reported an annual loss of 6.76 billion euros in 2023, which was a drastic increase from the 669.4 million euro loss reported the previous year. This
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has once again demonstrated its penchant for dramatic price swings. In a recent overnight trading session, the digital asset plummeted from over $72,000 to around $67,000, marking a steep decline of approximately 7%. This unexpected drop serves as a stark reminder that, despite its growing acceptance in mainstream finance, Bitcoin
The proposal for a wealth tax targeting the world’s super-rich is gaining traction once again, with U.S. President Joe Biden putting forth a plan to impose a “billionaire tax” on individuals with wealth exceeding $100 million. This initiative has sparked a renewed debate on how best to address wealth inequality and ensure that the ultra-wealthy
As we approach the spring season, individuals searching for rental properties are confronted with a highly competitive market. The latest Rental Market Report from Zillow Group reveals that the average asking rent in the U.S. surged to $1,959 in February. This represents a minimal 0.4% increase from the previous month but a significant 3.5% uptick
In today’s society, the importance of earning a college degree has been emphasized for decades. Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York highlights the significant financial advantage that college graduates have over those with just a high school diploma. On average, college graduates working full-time earn an additional $24,000 per year, leading
The landscape of philanthropy is rapidly changing, with donations to charity on the rise but the pool of donors shrinking. A recent study by Altrata revealed that ultra-high-net-worth individuals, those worth $30 million or more, now contribute 38% of all individual giving worldwide. This means that a mere 400,000 people are responsible for over a
Despite facing headwinds in the past year due to a slump in traditional economic sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and exports, the Chinese economy is undergoing a major transition. This transition aims to modernize the economy and enhance its global competitiveness. HSBC’s Chief Financial Officer, Georges Elhedery, believes that while there may be short-term
Dick’s Sporting Goods recently announced a 10% increase in its dividend as the company achieved its largest sales quarter ever and projected continued growth for the upcoming year. Despite the benefit of an additional week in fiscal 2023, the retailer managed to break records during its fourth quarter. The company’s earnings per share of $3.85
SpaceX recently launched the third test flight of its Starship rocket, marking a significant milestone in the development of this mammoth vehicle. The company, led by Elon Musk, aims to push the boundaries of space exploration with this ambitious project. The rocket took off from the Starbase facility near Boca Chica, Texas, and reached space,