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Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
More than 40% of baby boomers say that Social Security will be their primary source of income in retirement, according to a 2024 report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. While retirement benefits alone can go a long way, if you or your partner qualify for spousal benefits, it coul...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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Hundreds protest at Swiss home of German far-right leader
By Cecile Mantovani EINSIEDELN, Switzerland, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Around 250 people protested on Saturday against the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the Swiss town where she has a home, sparking counter-demonstrations in a charged atmosphere that led to five arrests,...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine
Council adoption allows US, Russia to argue no need for assembly to meetUS draft text pits it against Ukraine, EU effort in assembly China will decide when Security Council votesAdds detail on what a Security Council vote means in paragraphs 3-7, 10-12By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (R...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Baseball-Soto homers in first at-bat as a Met
NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Juan Soto hit a home run in his first at-bat with the New York Mets on Saturday, wasting no time making an impact in the team's first Spring Training game of the year. The biggest prize of the Major League Baseball off season, Soto signed with the Mets for a reported...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Bessent says economic partnership will protect Ukrainians and US taxpayers
Feb 22 (Reuters) - An economic partnership between Ukraine and the U.S. would benefit both countries, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote in an opinion piece for the Financial Times on Saturday. Bessent wrote in the newspaper that the U.S. has proposed that revenue received by Ukraine's ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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EU to pare back sustainability rules for companies, draft shows
By Kate Abnett and Virginia Furness BRUSSELS/LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission plans to cut back the number of companies facing EU sustainability reporting requirements, as part of its drive to cut red tape for businesses, a draft document seen by Reuters showed.Brussels plans to...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Buffett's Berkshire posts record profit on insurance, investments
Recasts first paragraph; adds Buffett and investor comments, operating results at Geico and other businesses throughoutRecord profit though 53% of businesses had lower earningsBuffett praises Geico CEO over underwriting, cost cutsCash reaches $334.2 billion, no stock buybacks.By Jonathan StempelFeb ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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Motor racing-FIA denounces 'tribalist' booing of Horner and Verstappen
By Alan BaldwinLONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body urged fans to show more respect after 'tribalist' booing of four-times champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner at a 10-team season launch.The FIA was also booed by the crowd, whose biggest cheer...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Altseason On The Way? Key DeFi Developments Signal Major Crypto Surge
In every market cycle, the altseason is an anticipated period for investors marked by a general altcoins’ price outperformance against Bitcoin. However, there have been many doubts over an altseason in the current bull run with crypto analysts citing a surge in the number of altcoins over the ...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
This 1 New Cryptocurrency Category Could Send Solana to $300 or More
With the price of Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) falling to nearly $163 on Feb. 18, investors are right to assume it'll take a powerful cocktail of catalysts and new tailwinds to send its price back up toward $300. Something like a totally new category of cryptocurrency investments finding its home on the cha...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Surges Past $99,000 Following Dovish Remarks From Atlanta Fed President Bostic
After spending more than two weeks trading in the mid-$90,000 range, Bitcoin (BTC) is starting to climb toward the psychologically significant $100,000 mark. The flagship cryptocurrency surged past $99,000 following dovish remarks from Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) President Raphael Bostic. Bos...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Binance’s CZ buys 1 BNB of $TST, now working on adding it to liquidity pool
Changpeng CZ Zhao just bought 1 BNB worth of $TST (approximately 5,400), and now he’s figuring out how to add it to a liquidity pool (LP). The former Binance CEO admitted via a post on X that the process wasn’t as easy as expected, even for someone who built the world’s largest crypto exchange. “DEX […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
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BMW says it will review timing of electric Mini production in UK
LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - BMW BMWG.DE said on Saturday it is rethinking its timetable for manufacturing all-electric Mini cars in Britain, citing uncertainties facing the industry.Mini announced in 2023 that it would invest 600 million pounds ($757.80 million) in the UK to make its Mini brand all-e...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bybit launches $140 million recovery bounty program for stolen $1.5 billion
Bybit is putting $140 million on the table for anyone who can help recover the $1.5 billion in stolen crypto from the biggest hack in history. The exchange, which is the second-largest by trading volume, announced that it will reward 10% of any funds recovered to cybersecurity experts, blockchain analysts, and ethical hackers who can […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Claiming Social Security Early and Planning to Work? Don't Let This Lesser-Known Rule Cost You Money.
There have been many questions surrounding Social Security in recent times, but one thing remains true: It's an essential source of income for many of the almost 52 million Americans who were receiving retired workers' benefits as of the end of January. Regardless of how much of your retirement inco...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Forex
Berkshire to boost investments in Japanese trading houses
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett said on Saturday that his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N will likely increase its ownership in the five Japanese trading houses it holds.In his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders, the billionaire investor said Itochu 800...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-US could cut Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services over minerals, say sources
US negotiators told Ukraine US could shutoff Starlink if minerals deal not reachedSpaceX-owned satellite internet service vital for UkraineZelenskiy says U.S. and Ukraine working on an agreementThis Feb. 21 story was updated on Feb. 22 to add Polish comment in paragraph 10 and clarify in paragraph 8...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Can Ripple (XRP) Reach $5 In 2025? XRP Price Prediction As Competition From Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Intensifies
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has now raised over $1 million from more than 2,000 investors in the opening phase of its presale, with 94% of tokens snapped up at the current price of $0.01. Early participants are positioning themselves for a guaranteed 600% return when the token launches at $0.06, while those waiting risk paying 50% […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Relocating in Retirement? 5 Things You Have to Prepare For
Retirement is a new beginning for a lot of people. It's a chance to devote time to activities you may have put on the back burner during your working years. And for some, it's a chance to strike out for a new city, maybe a few towns over, or possibly on another continent.Relocating in retirement can...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
