Across the United States, numerous employees set up and use various types of employee benefits plans allowed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). One of these plans, called a Section 125 cafeteria plan, has been in existence since 1978 and offers some interesting advantages. Key Takeaways A cafeteria plan is an employer-sponsored benefit plan that
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In this article GS VIAC DISCA 8604.T-JP CSG.N-CH GME CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday implored younger investors to stay in the market for the long term, despite turbulent events this year, including, most recently, the forced liquidation of positions held by a multibillion dollar family office. “We don’t want it to be 2000 when we
In this article MAXR SZU-DE Maxar Technologies Satellite images give a unique vantage point of the stuck ship Ever Given, as crews work to free the mega container vessel that’s been blocking the Suez Canal for four days. Maxar Technologies‘ WorldView-2 satellite captured high-resolution images on Friday morning, with a close-up look at the dredging
Mortgage rates hit all-time lows repeatedly in 2020 and through early 2021 amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rates have started to drift higher over the last few weeks and may continue to rise modestly through the year. If you’re thinking of getting a mortgage or refinancing the one you already have, there are
In this article ALC-CH UPST CURI SMTC ALXO The logo of Alcon is seen on the company’s corporate headquarters in Huenenberg, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 4., 2010. Peter Frommenwiler | Bloomberg | Getty Images As the first quarter of 2021 winds down, analysts are taking a look at the stocks in their coverage universes and
In this article EHTH MGLN Terry Vine | DigitalVision | Getty Images Company: eHealth Inc. (EHTH) Business: eHealth is a health insurance marketplace with a technology and service platform that provides consumer engagement, education and health insurance enrollment solutions. Their mission is to connect every person with the highest quality, most affordable health insurance and
What are the best ways to improve your financial literacy? Whether you live for elaborate investment maneuvers and tax-shielding strategies–or have a hard time distinguishing ETFs from HSAs–it’s important to both know the basics and learn the resources that let you make financial decisions with the best information If you’re already expert at the art
In this article BA NOC SPCE RTX GNPK SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour seen docked with the International Space Station on July 1, 2020. NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration last year marked two decades of astronauts continuously onboard the International Space Station. But, as the floating research laboratory ages, the space agency is turning
In this article FTXL Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on March 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Michael Reaves | Getty Images A city trying to rebrand itself as the center of the crypto
The ever-growing legal marijuana industry has inspired a wave of confidence among eager investors who expect cannabis-related stocks to continue to rise. There are ample reasons to expect that this trajectory will play out, including the recent move toward national legalization in Canada and the increasing number of states in the U.S. which have legalized
Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi Adam Jeffery | CNBC Online finance start-up SoFi is lowering the barrier for amateur investors to buy shares of companies as they go public. These IPO shares have historically been set aside for Wall Street’s institutional investors, or high-net worth individuals. Retail traders don’t have a way to buy into
A man looks at GameStop at 6th Avenue on February 25, 2021 in New York. John Smith | Corbis News | Getty Images GameStop snapped a five-day losing streak with a significant surge on Thursday, as shares of the retail company rose roughly 50% and showed that their wild swings are not yet over. The
Cryptocurrency Hard Forks vs. Airdrops: An Overview If you’ve followed the cryptocurrency world for even a short time, it’s likely that you’ve heard both the terms hard fork and airdrop come up before. Perhaps you’ve even seen the totals in your digital currency wallet increase for no apparent reason at all and then discovered it was
An RS1 rocket booster undergoes acceptance testing. ABL Space Rocket builder ABL Space closed a $170 million round of funding, the company announced on Thursday, making it the latest private space venture to reach the unicorn valuation mark. ABL raised the funds from T. Rowe Price and Fidelity Management, as well as a third unnamed
A Fidelity Investments location in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Fidelity Investments is preparing to launch its own bitcoin fund as the investment giant works to cement its clout in the market for digital assets and virtual currency. FD Funds Management, a subsidiary of Fidelity, said on Wednesday that it plans to provide financial
A Roth IRA is a terrific way to save for retirement. While you don’t get an upfront tax break, your contributions and earnings grow tax-free. And when you later take qualified distributions, they’re tax-free too. If you expect to be in a higher tax bracket in retirement than you are now or if you just don’t
Satellite imagery captured on March 23, 2021 shows the cargo container ship Ever Given blocking the Suez Canal in Egypt. Planet Labs Satellite imagery gives another perspective on the developing situation in Egypt’s Suez Canal, where a mega cargo container ship was turned sideways and became stuck, blocking the busy passageway. Imagery captured on Tuesday
When most people think of an “intervention,” they friends and family gathered to demand a loved one seek treatment for alcohol or drug abuse. The person, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and concern, hopefully agrees to receive the life-saving treatment. The same principles used to intervene in substance abuse can also be applied to
Jane Fraser, chief executive officer for Latin American at Citigroup Inc., smiles during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Monday, April 29, 2019. The conference brings together leaders in business, government, technology, philanthropy, academia, and the media to discuss actionable and collaborative solutions to some of the most important questions
A Starlink user terminal being set up. SpaceX Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in talks with the United Kingdom for the company’s Starlink satellite unit to potentially to earn funding as a part of the government’s new $6.9 billion internet infrastructure program, CNBC confirmed. U.K. Minister for Digital Infrastructure Matt Warman recently met with Starlink leadership,