The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR

sunnychicka/Getty Images sunnychicka/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption sunnychicka/Getty Images sunnychicka/Getty Images sunnychicka/Getty Images 2024 is over (phew!). We had weird consumer sentiment vibes, Bitcoin went to the moon, and the economy might have achieved a soft landing. And that’s just a few 2024 indicators! As we enter 2025, what indicators should we keep an … Read more

Nordstrom family will take retailer private in $4 billion deal

By Savyata Mishra and Juveria Tabassum (Reuters) -The Nordstrom family teamed up with Mexican retailer Liverpool to clinch a $4 billion deal to take iconic department store chain Nordstrom private, six years after a similar attempt fell short. Nordstrom and rivals such as Macy’s have become enticing takeover targets in recent years as sales have … Read more

Which online bank is better?

BMO Alto and Synchrony Bank are both popular online banks known for their no-fee models and competitive interest rates. So, is one better than the other? Let’s take a closer look at how BMO Alto and Synchrony’s banking products compare so you can decide if one is the right fit for your needs. This embedded … Read more

AARP Responds to 2023 State of the Union Address

En español | WASHINGTON–AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union speech this evening: “AARP has been crystal clear with Congress and the President: Americans should be able to trust that our leaders will safeguard their hard-earned Social Security and Medicare benefits they have contributed to … Read more

Kicking Off Annuity Awareness Month: EDU #2423

Home » Podcasts » Kicking Off Annuity Awareness Month: EDU #2423 June 5, 2024 Jim and Chris kick off annuity awareness month in 2024 by chatting about annuities, where they fit into retirement and retirement planning. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (45.2MB) Subscribe: Check out the background of firms and investment professionals on … Read more