Rising Healthcare Costs? Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Your Financial Lifesaver
Most elderly Americans will ultimately require long-term care. And it's crucial to plan ahead for it because of the high expense of such treatment. If you don't, you can have fewer alternatives and impose an unfair burden on your friends and family in the event that you require care.
Apr 22, 2024 10:58 AM EDT
Hot Housing Market Cooling? Sell Now, But Prepare for Price Negotiation
The ideal time to sell for homeowners planning to sell this year is still in the spring, but you might want to modify your expectations.
Why India Will Become the World's Next Economic Superpower
Amid the global discourse on emerging economic powerhouses, India's trajectory is drawing keen interest from observers worldwide. With a narrative often shadowed by the colossal growth story of China, India's economic journey presents a compelling case for its potential ascendancy to superpower status.
All Work, No Joy? Americans Feel the Squeeze Despite Economic Gains (What's Missing?)
The U.S. economy is robust and healthy, according to analysts, as seen by the booming labor market, rising salaries, and reducing inflation. The issue is that Americans don't seem to get it.
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Expedia gives board of directors seat to Chelsea Clinton
Travel site Expedia just named Hillary Clinton's daughter, Chelsea Clinton, as a member of its board on Thursday. Clinton will be paid in accordance with the company's standard compensation policies for board members.
Mar 26, 2017 10:45 PM EDT
Tiffany posts strong sales growth in China, appoints new directors
The jewelry retailer's results were consistent with its previously issued guidance for the 2016 fiscal year. Tiffany & Co. names Roger Farah, James Lillie and Francesco Trapani as directors effective last Mar. 6.
Mar 26, 2017 11:16 PM EDT
Samsung Electronics chief apologizes for scandal, rejects calls for company reform
Samsung Electronics chief says sorry for its involvement in the scandal that led to South Korea's president being impeached. It also announced it would not be changing its corporate structure to use a holding company.
Mar 27, 2017 12:43 AM EDT
Gulf airlines worry about effects of electronics ban; UK follows new security measure
According to the new electronics ban, larger than smartphones such as iPads, Kindles and laptops will have to be checked in so that passengers could clear security and board their flight. The rules will be enforced come March 25.
Mar 24, 2017 09:39 AM EDT
Tech experts criticize electronic ban from cabins of some Middle Eastern, African flights to US
An airline official says that the electronic ban would affect some airlines flying into the US and would cover devices larger than a cell phone. This is due to a security concern regarding passengers boarding nonstop flights to the US from certain countries.
Mar 24, 2017 09:57 AM EDT
Sears admits plan to avoid bankruptcy by selling brands may prove difficult
Sears Holdings Corp. admits overnight its ongoing survival is unlikely and its plan to avoid bankruptcy by selling off or licensing brands may prove difficult.
Mar 23, 2017 08:47 PM EDT
Disney to give back wages to employees charged for their costumes
The US Department of Labor and two subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Co. have reached an agreement to give back $3.8 million in back wages according to a press release statement issued last Friday.
Mar 24, 2017 09:35 AM EDT
Renault denies reports it cheated on emissions tests for decades
Renault shares plummet more than five percent on Thursday even after the company refused to acknowledge reports that it cheated on emissions tests for decades.
Mar 20, 2017 08:52 AM EDT
Japanese minister agrees to contribute information on developments with Toshiba
The Westinghouse sale represents the latest in a series of steps Toshiba plans on undertaking to deal with the losses coming from the nuclear unit's ill-fated purchase of a US nuclear power plant construction company in 2015.
Mar 20, 2017 08:55 AM EDT
Neiman Marcus up for sale, Saks Fifth Avenue owner expresses potential buy out
Hudson's Bay Co., owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, has expressed its interest in buying Neiman Marcus that would exclude the latter's debts.
Mar 16, 2017 08:08 AM EDT
Cathay Pacific posts $74 million annual loss due to overcapacity, intense competition
Shares of Hong Kong's flag carrier dipped almost seven percent following the profit loss of HK$575 million for 2016, which was down from an HK$6 billion profit from the previous year.
Mar 16, 2017 08:11 AM EDT
Apple found guilty of price-fixing practices in Russia, regulator says
Tech giant Apple is found guilty of fixing the price of iPhones in Russia for several years.
Mar 15, 2017 06:05 AM EDT