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Much of the current market exuberance is driven by record profits. Corporate profits are at record highs because the U.S. government and households are running a massive net deficit. According to ...

Between 80% and 90% of retired workers require their monthly Social Security check to make ends meet. The Social Security Administration uses four inputs to calculate your monthly retired-worker ...

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Compound interest grows by reinvesting earnings, creating larger interest over time. Increasing compounding frequency (e.g., monthly) can significantly accelerate investment growth. Compound earnings ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The hazard produced by natural phenomena on infrastructure and urban populations has been widely studied in the last 50 years. Researchers have recognised that the real danger posed by these phenomena ...