There's no question whatsoever that Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) deserves the label as an ultra-high-yield dividend stock. Many ultra-high-yield dividend stocks deliver subpar total returns over the long term. Since its initial public offering in 2004, the stock has generated a total return of nearly 740%.
As it rolls toward downtown San Francisco, the California Street cable car passes the gothic Grace Cathedral and an 8-foot tall statue of Tony Bennett. Among them is 650 California Street, a 34-story office building that has defaulted on its mortgage. Further on is 101 California, whose second-biggest tenant left last year and whose biggest is slashing staff and office space.
Many retirees plan to earn extra income to supplement their retirement spending. But how much can a retired person earn without paying taxes? The answer to this question varies based on your situation. Understanding the tax rules surrounding retiree income can … Continue reading → The post How Much Can a Retired Person Earn Without Paying Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
I am 57 and have $1.1 million in my 401(k) and $50,000 in a high-yield savings account. I earn $300,000 per year and put $30,000 in my 401(k) each year plus a match on the first 6%. I have a $220,000 mortgage on a home valued at $550,000. I would like to retire at 62 […] The post Ask an Advisor: I Have $1.15 Million Saved and Will Collect $3,500 Per Month in Social Security. Can I Retire at 62? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
This Barron's reporter has been testing Tesla's Full Self Driving product for a month. We have some thoughts.
Is it wise to start converting my 401(k) into an IRA (and then Roth) by 10% per year in order to avoid having to claim too much income each year when converting and also avoid RMDs as much as I can? -Cathy It's definitely smart to be thinking about this, Cathy. Systematic Roth conversions like […] The post Ask an Advisor: Is it Wise to Convert 10% of My 401(k) into a Roth IRA Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
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Too many consumers settle for savings accounts that pay almost no interest. High-yield alternatives aren't hard to find.
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As US debt explodes, net interest payments are projected to become the single biggest expenditure by 2051, even topping Social Security.
Friday's bounce fizzled, capping a grim week, with the S&P 500 hitting three-month lows. Tesla is close to breaking, but there are some stocks trying to hold up.
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Imagine awakening to the gentle sound of waves washing up on a pristine beach, steps away from your luxury villa. You enjoy a gourmet breakfast while planning your day, debating between taking a tranquil boat trip or enjoying a private tour of a renowned local museum. All of these are made possible because you’ve amassed […] The post What a Retirement Lifestyle With $20 Million Looks Like appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
If you're already retired, it may be time to rethink the role that stocks and bonds play in your portfolio. While conventional wisdom suggests that investors should shift more assets to bonds as they approach retirement, at least one expert … Continue reading → The post Retired? Here's Why Stocks, Not Bonds, Should Still Power Your Portfolio appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
Dozens of ships arrive each week in the Milford Haven Waterway, many bearing vast cargoes of crude oil and natural gas.
When inflation surges and cash loses its purchasing power, retirees' hard-earned savings suddenly don't go as far as they expected. Inflation may also lead to widespread salary increases, but retirees typically don't benefit from wage growth because they've already left … Continue reading → The post How Important Is Social Security to Retirees in U.S. Cities? 2023 Study appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
Rising oil prices are, generally speaking, wonderful for companies that pump it out of the ground. After spending most of this year below the $90/barrel mark, the global benchmark Brent price edged above that threshold in early September after Saudi Arabia and Russia said they would extend voluntary oil production cuts through the end of the year. While shares of oil and gas producers mostly moved in lockstep with the price of oil over the past year, that relationship has tellingly broken down.
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/A, BRK/B) now owns 110.6 million shares of the maker of personal computers and printers, a stake worth $3 billion. Berkshire accumulated the stake in HP in early 2022 and the sales last week were the first since the company finished buying the stock in April 2022. The recent sales could be a sign that Berkshire CEO Warren Buffett, who oversees the company’s roughly $350 billion equity portfolio, plans to continue reducing the HP stake.
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If America is seeing a significant uptick in the number of grumpy old men – and women – one reason might well be the big shortfall during 2022 between inflation and their Social Security payments. According to the nonpartisan Senior … Continue reading → The post Why Are Retirees Feeling Pinched? Social Security Fell This Much Short Last Year appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
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