New bill proposes ending Social Security earnings test for working retirees

A new proposal would allow Social Security beneficiaries to continue working without having their benefits diminished, which could make it easier for retirees to pay off their mortgages or more easily handle other expenses like property tax burdens. The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act was introduced in Congress earlier…

ESPN to remain part of Disney amid rumors of pivot strategy

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly backing away from plans to spin off ESPN, shelving years of speculation that a standalone sports network could help offset the company’s declining cable business.  The decision marks one of the first major calls under CEO Josh D’Amaro, who stepped into the role in…

Leaving California makes homeownership 48% more likely, study finds

Many California residents who move out of the state are finding substantial savings on housing costs and an easier pathway to homeownership as affordability concerns weigh. A recent analysis by the California Policy Lab at UC Berkeley, using data that anonymously tracks the same households over time from 2016 to…

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Nike lays off 1,400 workers in global operations division

Roughly 1,400 people across Nike’s Global Operations team will be laid off, the company announced Thursday. In a memo to employees, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the cuts will primarily affect Nike’s technology division and span North America, Asia and Europe, representing just under…

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Airlines hike fares and bag fees as jet fuel prices surge amid Iran war

Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices. The energy market has seen increased volatility since the Iran war began and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely constrained…

Could S&P 500 ETFs alone fund your entire retirement plan?

Most investors have heard that investing in the S&P 500 is one of the best ways to create long-term wealth. It’s probably the default option in their workplace retirement plan. Even a lot of self-directed investors will put their money in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF or the iShares Core…

California housing market stays tight despite recent inventory gains

California’s housing market is seeing an increase in inventory while the state’s population growth slows, but strong demand stemming from longstanding scarcity has kept the market tight. An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state added 677,000 housing units over a six-year period in…

United merger talk shifts focus to American CEO’s future: Experts

A bold merger proposal from United CEO Scott Kirby to President Donald Trump has left American Airlines’ CEO Robert Isom in the crosshairs, with analysts predicting the board may oust him in response to the potential industry shakeup. Kirby reportedly lobbied Trump for his blessing on a merger that has fueled…

Casely power bank recall reannounced after woman’s death and plane fire

A recall affecting more than 400,000 power banks has been reissued after federal regulators reported additional incidents, including a fatal fire and a separate onboard airplane fire. About 429,000 Casely Power Banks 5000mAh portable MagSafe compatible wireless chargers are included in the recall announced last week due to fire and…

Kansas-based 801 Restaurant Group files for bankruptcy, says locations stay open

A Kansas-based restaurant group with several steak and seafood locations in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Virginia, Nebraska and Iowa, has filed for bankruptcy. 801 Restaurant Group LLC filed for Chapter 11 reorganization last Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Kansas, the company confirmed to Fox Business.801 Restaurant Group owns several…

Xanax XR recall issued nationwide over release issue

A batch of Xanax XR is being recalled nationwide after the manufacturer found it may not release the medication in the body as intended. Viatris, Inc. initiated the voluntary recall for ALPRAZolam extended-release tablets, 3 mg, distributed in 60-count bottles under lot number 8177156 with an expiration date of Feb.…

Allbirds pivots from sneakers to AI infrastructure, rebrands as NewBird AI

Allbirds on Wednesday announced that the company will pivot from making sneakers to providing computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI). The San Francisco-based company said it will execute a $50 million convertible financing agreement with an institutional investor to begin acquiring graphics processing units (GPUs), which can be used to…