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The US could give homeowners a $980 billion stimulus at no additional cost, 'Oracle of Wall Street' says
"As early as this summer, a proposed move could begin to unleash almost $1tn into consumers' wallets. By the autumn, it could be on its way to $2tn."
Business InsiderBerkshire's profit plunges 64% on portfolio holdings as Buffett sells Apple
Berkshire Hathaway's first quarter profits plummeted along with the paper value of its investments, but the company said Saturday that most of the businesses it owns outright performed well. The figures were heavily influenced by a large drop in the paper value of Berkshire’s investments. Buffett encourages investors to pay more attention to the conglomerate’s operating earnings that exclude the investment figures.
Associated Press FinanceHere's the 1 Stock Warren Buffett Thinks Should Outperform the S&P 500 Without as Much Downside
A big cash pile protects the above-average core operations of this stellar company.
Motley FoolA 64-year-old 'peak boomer' worries his savings and Social Security won't be enough to retire: 'My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.'
David Kirsch, 64, is hoping to live comfortably in retirement — but he isn't sure his savings and Social Security will cover his living expenses.
Business InsiderThis Dividend Stock Yields 4.4% and Has 15 Consecutive Years of Dividend Increases. Here's Why It's a Buy Now
This industry-leading company is out of favor and worth buying now.
Motley FoolBillionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Both Own This Stock -- and It's Trounced the S&P 500 Over the Long Run
This stock is clearly a favorite of both famous billionaires.
Motley FoolWhy Warren Buffett's billions in cash at Berkshire Hathaway is a bearish stock market signal
Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple by about 13% as its cash pile hit a record high in the first quarter. A bearish signal all around?
Yahoo FinanceShould I Take a $48,000 Lump Sum or $462 Annuity From My Pension?
Buyout decisions have become increasingly common for those with a pension plan. If you get this offer, the most important questions to deal with include when you would you receive the payout, and how long you expect to live. The earlier you would receive a lump sum payout, the more it will be worth to you […] The post Should I Take a $48,000 Lump Sum or $462 Monthly Payments for a Pension Annuity? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
SmartAssetThis 8.3%-Yielding Dividend Stock Has Plenty of Fuel to Continue Producing Prodigious Amounts of Passive Income
MPLX is a well-oiled cash-producing machine.
Motley Fool4 Colossal Growth Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying in the New Nasdaq Bull Market
Four industry-leading businesses with deceptively fast earnings growth rates are ripe for the picking by opportunistic investors.
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