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6 days ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark |Emma Caplan-Fisher |Maurie Backman |Sarah Sharkey
Calculate how your assets and debts stack up to get a clear picture of your financial standing.  ... Read more While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings.
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6 days ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark
Adidas isn’t alone: Tariffs hit big brands everywhere Tariff headaches aren’t exclusive to Adidas, which co-signed a letter with bitter rival Nike and other shoe brands asking President Trump for a tariff exemption. “Many companies making affordable footwear for hardworking lower and middle-income families cannot absorb tariff rates this high, nor can they pass along these costs,” the letter stated.
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1 week ago | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Chris Clark
Florida man posing as bank worker, then FBI scammed senior out of $55K — what to know as these frauds spikeFlorida man posing as bank worker, then FBI scammed senior out of $55K — what to know as these frauds spikeOne phone call was all it took to jeopardize an elderly Florida man’s financial security. Police in Pembroke Pines say the man was the victim of a brazen scam that drained $55,000 from his bank — the latest in a heartbreaking wave of scams targeting vulnerable older adults.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Chris Clark
One phone call was all it took to jeopardize an elderly Florida man’s financial security. Police in Pembroke Pines say the man was the victim of a brazen scam that drained $55,000 from his bank — the latest in a heartbreaking wave of scams targeting vulnerable older adults. Police say Terol Castel Lyn, posing as a Wells Fargo bank employee, contacted the victim and told him his account was part of an active criminal investigation.
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1 week ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark
Scams target the vulnerable The Florida case is far from isolated. Scams targeting seniors are surging. Americans over the age of 60 reported approximately $4.8 billion in financial losses to internet-related crimes in 2024 — a sharp increase from previous years, with both the number of complaints and total losses for this age group rising by more than 40% from 2023, according to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report.
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1 week ago | 
ca.finance.yahoo.com | Chris Clark
401(k) investors are fleeing US stocks, target-date funds and putting their money in these 3 places. Should you follow the crowd? The U.S. stock market has always been a rollercoaster, but on some days lately, the ride has felt more like a freefall — and many retirement investors are panicking. • None I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic.
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1 week ago | 
moneywise.com | Jing Pan |Chris Clark |Jessica Wong |Christy Bieber
A comprehensive list of every S&P 500 company, organized by sector, including ticker symbols, GICS sub-industries, and founding dates  ... Read more While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings.
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2 weeks ago | 
ca.finance.yahoo.com | Chris Clark
As homeowners, we’ve all likely been hit with a crazy high utility bill during peak winter and summer. In fact, U.S. households recently faced average natural gas bills of $602 per month during the past winter. You can cut those costs by retrofitting your home with efficient upgrades, like adding insulation, sealing gaps and heat pump water boilers. Fortunately, a federal tax credit might help offset those expenses. • None I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do?
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2 weeks ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark
Is the rebate here to stay? The extremely popular tax credit, which American homeowners claimed $8.4 billion of in 2023, has been extended through 2032 by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. But for those planning future upgrades, its lifespan may be threatened by the Trump administration, which has pledged to cut IRA spending. As Republicans search for ways to fund a $4 trillion tax cut package, the home improvement credit could be at risk.
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3 weeks ago | 
moneywise.com | Chris Clark
Are doctors and teachers on the chopping block? Gates zeroed in on two industries already under pressure: teaching and health care — markets that have historically suffered labor gaps, especially in rural areas of the U.S. AI, Gates believes, can fill in the gaps or at least relieve some of the burden. In schools, AI-powered tutoring tools are already being tested, offering personalized help for students in reading and math, according to Government Technology.
