Labor talks between West Coast dockworkers, cargo-handling companies and container shipping lines are entering a new, high-stakes phase with the expiration of the contract covering U.S. seaports from Washington state Read more
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‘It could be the difference between an approval and denial’: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion remove fully-paid medical debt from credit reports on July 1. Will this help your credit score?
Paid medical debt is rolling off consumer credit reports in an overhaul that the credit bureaus say will improve people’s financial wellbeing. In a time of rising interest rates and Read more
Review: Honor the Fourth of July with a bottle celebrating American patriot Hercules Mulligan
The bottle Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye, $38 The back story If you’re looking to toast the Fourth of July in truly patriotic fashion, have I got a sip for Read more
Bobby Bonilla Day: Here are other retired players who get huge annual payments
“Bobby Bonilla Day” was trending on Twitter on Friday as it does every year on July 1. That’s because it marks the annual date when the former New York Mets Read more
Abortion funds have raised more than $6 million since Roe v. Wade reversal
Abortion funds have been navigating restrictive state laws for years by helping pregnant people travel to clinics across state lines, booking their hotel stays, arranging their child care and more, Read more
Is now a good time for a Roth conversion?
Now may be a good time to do a Roth conversion. But, contrary to an argument that’s popular right now in financial planning circles, “the factors that make such a Read more
12 ways to make your retirement better for the planet
Today’s preretirees and retirees face several financial challenges in addition to concerns about the world we leave our children and grandchildren, as described in the first part of this series. Read more
Opinion: 10 things to talk about with your financial adviser
Given today’s challenging markets and unprecedented economic circumstances, a midyear review of your investments and wealth plan takes on a heightened sense of urgency this year. Stock prices are down, Read more
News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement
From MarketWatch: Scared of stocks? Most investors are too conservative with their retirement plans: With market volatility, it’s understandable why some Americans are hesitant to put their money into equities Read more
Beach or pool closed? 6 reasons why there’s lifeguard shortage this summer
If you head to your local pool or beach this Fourth of July weekend, don’t be surprised to find that it’s closed: A lifeguard shortage of epic proportions is playing Read more