Many retirees rely on Social Security in their later years. Since these benefits are designed to replace only about 40% of pre-retirement income, the amount you receive isn't always high. You can, however, find ways to increase it.
(RTTNews) - The Malaysia stock market on Friday halted the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than a dozen points or 0.8 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just beneath the 1,545-point plateau although it may head south again on Monday.
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one session after it had ended the two-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 40 points or 1.9 percent. The KOSPI now rests just beneath the 2,245-point plateau although it may tick lower again
With the coronavirus outbreak in China continuing to spread, McDonald's Corp, Starbucks Corp and other fast-food companies are ramping up "contactless" pickup and delivery services to keep their workers and customers safe, the companies said.
Worries about the spread of the coronavirus and its hit to the global economy kept Japanese manufacturers' mood gloomy in February, a Reuters poll found, even as firms shook off previous worries about the impact of the Sino-U.S. trade war.
DCP Midstream (NYSE: DCP) recently reported its full-year results for 2019 as well as its outlook for 2020. At first glance, those numbers seem to suggest the master limited parnership's 15.5%-yielding distribution is on a sustainable footing.
Nissan's new CEO Makoto Uchida doesn't have time to work his way into the job. He is effectively on probation and has a matter of months to show he can revive the ailing automaker, according to three people familiar with the thinking of some on the company's board.
Panasonic is a household name that's been around for a long time. I remember the bright blue "Take n' Tape" Panasonic recorder I had as a kid -- the kind with the rounded handle. I enjoyed many hours listening to my Solid Gold Hits of the 70's cassette on that player.
Managing your money isn't easy, and one of the most challenging parts is noticing blind spots before they become problematic. Nobody has all the answers when it comes to finance, but sometimes even one innocent mistake can lead to a lifetime of problems.
China may not seem like a hotbed for growth, with the economy slowing in the world's most populous nation, but NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) still found a way to notch another 52-week high on Friday. The provider of online services and casual games doesn't report financial results unti
TC Energy (NYSE: TRP) wrapped up another great year this week when it reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2019. The company posted excellent numbers overall while also achieving several strategic objectives. Because of those successes, the Canadian pipeline gi
Lots of technology companies are reporting earnings this month. But even though my own portfolio is almost exclusively tech-focused, there's one earnings date I have circled: Thursday, Feb. 27, after the market close.
Most people who file a tax return wind up with a refund from the IRS. That refund can be modest, or it can be sizable. But what if you land in the opposite boat and wind up owing the IRS money? It may seem like a horrible position to be in, but in reality, it's not such a bad th
Almost a couple of months into 2020 and its time to take stock of trends in the robotics and automation industry. Is it time to buy into the sector and which stocks are set to outperform in the near and long-term? Let's take a look at recent developments.
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) must have missed the invitation to the party the stock market threw last year. Both stocks trailed the S&P 500 index's performance in 2019 by a wide margin.
Friday proved to be initially euphoric but ultimately a dud for Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) investors. Shares opened 7% higher after the streaming-video pioneer posted blowout fourth-quarter results the night before. But Roku surrendered all those gains by the third hour of trading,
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more money will solve your financial challenges. However, new research shows that even the highest earners are living paycheck to paycheck.
Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) has transformed itself into a cash flow-generating machine over the past few years. That was evident in the company's recent earnings report for the fourth quarter and full year of 2019. Not only did it produce a boatload of excess cash in those periods
Kraft Heinz's (NASDAQ: KHC) stock plummeted more than 60% over the past two years as it struggled with decelerating revenue growth, contracting margins, big writedowns for its top brands, a dividend cut, and an SEC probe regarding its accounting issues, as well as delayed earnin