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10 Social Security Rules Everyone Should Know 08/30/2023 08:00pm • To boost your Social Security payments, know and follow a few key guidelines. You'll be glad you did, especially if your other retirement savings are small or nonexistent. A Nationwide Retirement Institute 2023 Social Security survey found that one in five adults age 50 or above say they have no sou US commerce secretary warns China will be 'uninvestable' without action on raids, fines 08/30/2023 06:03pm • SHANGHAI (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Wednesday said she warned Chinese leaders that U.S. businesses might stop investing in their country without prompt action to address complaints about worsening conditions due to raids on firms, unexplained fines and unpredictable official behavi $5.6 million bid for one offshore tract marks modest start for Gulf of Mexico wind energy 08/30/2023 12:55pm • In a first-of-its kind auction for the Gulf of Mexico, a company bid $5.6 million Tuesday to lease federal waters off the Louisiana coast for wind energy generation. It was a modest start for wind energy in the Gulf, which lags the Northeast in offshore wind power development. Only one of three ava Court upholds Michael Avenatti's conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike 08/30/2023 12:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike – one of several legal messes that have landed him behind bars. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Avenatti’s claim that t Opponents of Nebraska plan to use public money for private school tuition seek ballot initiative 08/30/2023 12:50pm • Organizers of an effort to have Nebraska voters weigh in on whether to use taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition scholarships said Wednesday they have more than enough signatures to put that question on the November 2024 ballot. The Support Our Schools effort turned in 117,000 signatures A Conn. man is arrested months after finding a bag full of $5,000 in cash in a parking lot 08/30/2023 11:17am • TRUMBULL, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man says it felt like he won the lottery when he discovered a bag with nearly $5,000 in cash lying in a parking lot. So, he decided to keep it. Three months later, he has been charged with larceny. It turns out the bag, which Trumbull Police said was clea Edmunds: Best used electric vehicles under $25,000 08/30/2023 09:00am • Pricing for new electric vehicles can be daunting for many shoppers. But more and more EVs are becoming available on the used vehicle market, and that’s creating greater opportunities for buying a lower-priced used EV. There’s also a further incentive to purchase a used EV that costs less than $ Germany's Scholz pledges less infighting as his government works to boost the economy 08/30/2023 08:10am • BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged on Wednesday that his government will tone down frequent public infighting that has weighed it down badly in polls as it works to pick up the country's stagnant economy, Europe's biggest. Scholz spoke after his Cabinet held a two-day retreat outs 7 Best Consumer and Retail ETFs to Buy Now 08/29/2023 08:00pm • When it comes to sector investing strategies, few pairings offer as stark a contrast as the consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors. These two segments of the market are like the yin and yang of the consumer world, each reflecting different aspects of consumer behavior and, by extension, How to Pay Less Tax on Retirement Account Withdrawals 08/29/2023 08:00pm • When you're ready to take advantage of your retirement funds, the last thing you want to deal with is a fee or penalty. Retirement accounts come with plenty of benefits, such as tax deductions and a generally high return on investment. But they can also come with complicated rules that might make it 10 Ways to Save Energy and Lower Utility Bills 08/29/2023 08:00pm • Making your home more energy-efficient isn't just about having a positive impact on the environment -- it will make a positive impact on your wallet, too, by reducing your utility bills. Some changes are simple, like replacing old lightbulbs or unplugging machines that aren't in use, while other pro Reasons to Take Social Security Early at Age 62 08/29/2023 08:00pm • There's no perfect formula for deciding when to take Social Security, which is unfortunate given the critical need to align one's Social Security payout date with their retirement income needs. There are, however, plenty of good Social Security timing scenarios to choose from. First, it's important What Former Pro Athletes Can Teach You About Saving for Retirement 08/29/2023 08:00pm • Although their careers may not initially resemble office jobs, professional athletes share similar financial needs with the Americans who watch them play. They have opportunities to earn, build wealth and save for retirement. Making smart choices early on can bring benefits later, especially if they The Most Tax-Friendly States to Retire 08/29/2023 08:00pm • As a retiree, you can give your savings and benefits a boost by living in a jurisdiction with low taxes. The following states do not tax Social Security or pension income, so if you don't already reside in one you may want to think about a change of address. Before moving, though, consider that thes 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions 08/29/2023 07:27pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden touted the potential cost savings of Medicare's first-ever price negotiations for widely used prescription drugs on Tuesday as he struggles to convince Americans that he’s improved their lives as he runs for reelection. The drugs include the blood thinner El