Most retirement advice focuses on one thing: save as much as you can. Many estimates show you may need close to $1 million to retire comfortably in many states, and as much as $2 million in more expensive places like Hawaii (1). But here’s the problem: most Americans aren’t close to those numbers. Fidelity data shows the average person nearing retirement (aged 55 to 64) has around $200,000 saved — far less than experts say is needed. Younger workers are even further behind, with the under-35 group averagi ...

Natalia Gdovskaia / Getty Images Tax surprises rarely come from a single decision, but can result from many small ones that add up. Before selling investments, withdrawing retirement funds, or filing jointly without a plan, loop in your CPA or financial advisor. Key Takeways Selling investments without considering tax timing can push you into higher brackets. Coordinating financial decisions with your CPA or advisor before acting—rather than after—prevents costly surprises.​ Required minimum distribu ...

DENVER, COLORADO, Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As AI-powered search platforms increasingly influence how consumers and businesses research financial products and insurance providers, financial services firms are turning to RankOS™, a proprietary AI visibility operating system developed by NEWMEDIA.COM, to ensure their brands are recognized, cited, and trusted in AI-generated search results. Developed and refined over several years through active client deployment, RankOS™ was built to address a growing ...

Robinhood app displays sports betting odds on a smartphone, highlighting its 2025 push to challenge DraftKings and FanDuel. Key Points Robinhood has announced that it is expanding its prediction markets feature to include NFL prop bets and parlays.  The stock is up nearly 205% this year, but that momentum could carry into 2026 as more users are drawn to the app and away from competitors like DraftKings and FanDuel. Despite those gains, analysts still see more than 14% potential upside for HOOD over the ...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in FISV usually suggests something big is about to happen.We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 30 extraordinary options activities for Fiserv. Th ...

Today is the last Friday of 2025. I hope your Christmas Day celebrations were merry and joyful. Next up: New Year’s Eve and 2026. As I considered what to write for today’s commentary on unusual options activity, it occurred to me that I would be writing before Christmas Day, so I needed a subject that was backward-looking yet still interesting to readers. More News from Barchart I like to look back from time to time to see how past option strategies played out, regardless of their success. Accountabil ...

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.09%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.04%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.11%. The S&P 500 index today edged to a new record high.  Stocks are seeing support from year-end optimism and today’s -1.0 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield.  Stocks also have support from confidence about the US economic outlook after Tu ...

Many people are dealing with credit card debt, bank accounts are strained and many need a confidence boost when it comes to their finances. Rather than avoiding the topic, take a few small steps to improve your money situation. These quick wins can help you rebuild your confidence and feel more in control of your finances. Check Your Credit Report for Errors Errors on your credit report could damage your score. According to a 2024 survey headed up by Consumer Reports and WorkMoney, 44% of consumers fou ...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) securities pursuant and/or traceable to Klarna’s offering documents issued in connection with Klarna’s September 10, 2025 initial public offering (the “IPO”), have until February 20, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Klarna class action lawsuit. Captioned Nayak v. Klarna Group plc, No. 25-cv-07033 (E.D.N.Y.), the Klarna class a ...