7 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Longform links: what can’t be quantified
Longform links: what can’t be quantified
7 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Catalan Independence: Deutsche Bank Explains How We Got Here & What Happens Next
Catalan Independence: Deutsche Bank Explains How We Got Here & What Happens Next
In the past few days, many questions have arisen regarding the exact institutional mechanisms and next steps surrounding the Catalan events.
In this note, Deutsche Bank’s Marc de-Muizon provides a Q&A addressing these issues.
7 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Around 150 Million Non-Retirees Expect Social Security to Run Out of Money During Their Lifetime
Around 150 Million Non-Retirees Expect Social Security to Run Out of Money During Their Lifetime
Social Security is arguably the greatest social program in this country. Since 1940, it’s been paying benefits to retired workers, the disabled, and the survivors of deceased workers, and in many instances it’s provided a financial foundation that’s kept these folks from falling below the poverty line.
7 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is Japan’s Casino Gambling Plan About to Come Undone?
Is Japan’s Casino Gambling Plan About to Come Undone?
Japan’s plan to legalize casino gambling was already facing mounting odds, and now the odds that the enabling legislation will get passed are getting astronomical.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for snap elections to be held late this month, a move that although intended to shore up legislative power, will also end up dissolving the current legislature. Doing so will disrupt plans to pass the casino legalization legislation and upset the rest of casino regulation.
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7 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Women Worry More About Financial Security in Retirement Than Men
Women Worry More About Financial Security in Retirement Than Men
It’s no secret that the idea of retirement makes a lot of Americans anxious. In a Gallup poll last year, 64% of Americans listed not having enough money in retirement as their top financial concern. And in an even more recent GOBankingRates study, not being able to ever retire came in as Americans’ greatest fear overall.
But new data from Transamerica tells us that women are even more worried about their financial security in retirement than their male counterparts. Only 10% of female workers are confident in their ability to retire in comfort, compared to 19% of men.
7 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 5 Municipal Bond Funds That Put 6.6%-9.6% in Your Pocket
5 Municipal Bond Funds That Put 6.6%-9.6% in Your Pocket
Think it’s time to sell – or avoid – tax-advantaged municipal bonds ahead of the upcoming tax battle?
Think again. There are several compelling reasons why muni bonds are still buys for most income-focused investors.
First, the top federal tax bracket will still be a hefty 35%. Which means, if you’re a top earner, munis will still boost your yield by more than one-third.
7 October, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on High Earners Could Be Getting Retirement Wrong
High Earners Could Be Getting Retirement Wrong
Should high earners who got a late start on planning for retirement be saving for their kids’ college, too? Here are the options.