2025 is set to bring some big changes to Social Security. Some of these are positive, such as the 2.8 million Americans who will receive larger benefits thanks to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. However, not all Social Security changes expected this year are something to smile

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Speculative currency traders bolstered wagers for an even stronger US dollar in the leadup to President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Derivative traders held the equivalent of roughly $34.6 billion in total bets that stand to benefit from further gains in the dollar as of Jan. 14, a

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about the possibility of Britain setting up military bases in Ukraine under

Sensitive details of Saif Ali Khan’s health insurance claim, revealing that the Bollywood actor applied for a claim of Rs 35.95 lakh, have recently been leaked on social media. The leak has raised concerns, with a Mumbai-based cardiac surgeon commenting on the disparities in health insurance coverage for the general

Bitcoin finished the week strong, briefly surging above $105,000 per coin just before Donald Trump—who cast himself as a crypto-friendly candidate in the presidential race—gets inaugurated for his second term on Monday. It started off the week sluggish, however, selling at a two-month low—below $90,000—as traders were cautious over what

America’s credit card debt has surged, and distress could peak this year. Banks could write off the largest share of credit card loans since 2011, finance experts predict. Debt distress will be driven by weaker consumer finances, thanks to elevated inflation and interest rates. Benton McClintock, 27, had been running

Scott Smith, left, and Mike Mahair | Photos courtesy of State Street Bank QUINCY — One long-time employee has replaced an even longer-time employee as the president of State Street Bank. Mike Mahair retired in December after a 51-year career in banking, with 26 of those years at State Street Bank.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great options for those seeking to generate passive income. Many of these funds hold a portfolio of income-generating investments. Because of that, you don’t have to actively manage your portfolio . You can just sit back and watch the income flow into your brokerage account. The