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Why Intel’s stock is sinking toward its worst drop in two years0:36 Intel’s PC business is under pressure as memory-chip prices dent demand and as corporate IT teams have less budget for laptops. My abusive ex-husband promised $20,000 for our kids’ education. Now he refuses to pay. Is he legally obligated?0:04 “Before our divorce, my former mother-in-law entrusted him with $20,000 for each of our daughters to invest on their behalf.” The midterms are crucial to the future of Social Security — no matter how old you are23:33 The program is expected to run out of money in the next six years, which is the same amount of time as a senator’s term. Our church has a $1.5 million bequest earning 3.75% in a bank account. Is inflation eroding it?23:01 “Given the size and long-term nature of this gift, we want to make sure the funds are managed prudently.” Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment.23:01 Several proposals consider changing the way retirees receive inflation protection. Here’s what it could cost you. My wife cried when I found out she had only $80,000 in her 401(k). I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked?21:57 “When I brought up retiring last spring, she said she was ready whenever I was, and I took that to mean we were in good shape.” The S&P 500 isn’t the big winner you may think it is21:57 The index’s weakness may surprise a generation of investors raised on the cult of “stocks always go up.” |