When you buy a new car, you may wonder if the warranty covers all the things that aren't covered. After all, most warranties don't cover any of the following: brake pads and rotors, batteries, windshield…
Will my Social Security be enough? How financial…
Getty ImagesIt's no secret that many people worry whether Social Security will be there for them when they retire.And recent headlines could be stoking those fears.Last week, the Social Security Administration announced the annual cost-of-living…
Centre approves Rs 3,737 crore bonus for 30…
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday decided to give Rs 3,737 crore bonus to 30.67 lakh central government employees to encourage spending during the festival season and add to demand in the economy. The decision…
The Margin: Jeff Bridges is one of the…
Careful, man, there’s a beloved actor here. Jeff Bridges revealed that he has lymphoma, which is the most common type of blood cancer. And this sobering news has spurred celebrities and fans to send their…
Outside the Box: Wanted: Stock investors with time…
“Corporate managers get the shareholders they deserve.†That old saying has rarely been more important. In today’s corporate proxy battles, when the margin of victory can be slight, managers and shareholders alike are subject to…
Here’s why Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots aren’t…
A customer shows purchased tickets for the Powerball lottery at a lotto store in San Bernardino County, California, January 9, 2016.Gene Blevins | ReutersIf you're one of those people who only buys a lottery ticket…
Banks sanction Rs 1.35 lakh cr concessional loans…
NEW DELHI: The Finance Ministry on Thursday said banks have covered 1.5 crore farmers under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to sanction credit limit of Rs 1.35 lakh crore to help them meet financial…
Many Americans will eventually need long-term care. Here’s…
Morsa Images | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesChances are, you aren't seriously thinking about how to pay for long-term care when you are older.Most people only think about it at two points in their lives: when…
3% Social Security boost? $1,200 stimulus checks? How…
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore.Sarah Silbiger | CQ-Roll Call Group | Getty ImagesAmericans are hurting financially amid the Covid-19 pandemic, and that includes the nation's seniors.Now, two House Democratic lawmakers are hoping to help retirees with…