Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Airbnb, Roblox, Wynn Resorts & more

In this article ABNB The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, March 12, 2019. Charles Platiau | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading: Airbnb — Shares of the property rental company advanced 5% during extended trading…

Elon Musk unloaded $22 billion of Tesla stock — and still owns more now than a year ago

In this article TSLA SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk holds a helmet as he visits the construction site of Tesla’s gigafactory in Gruenheide, near Berlin, Germany, May 17, 2021. Michele Tantussi | Reuters Elon Musk unleashed a torrent of stock sales, options exercises, tax payment sales and gifted shares last year totaling nearly…

Cramer’s message to investors and the Fed: Inflation may have just peaked

Inflation in the U.S. may not be able to go any higher in the current economic cycle, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday on the heels of yet another hot price index report. “I think this is the highest I’ve ever seen these numbers, and they merit attention, they merit what Mr. Bullard said yesterday, and…

After-tax 401(k) contributions can be a game-changer for big savers

MoMo Productions | DigitalVision | Getty Images If you can afford to max out your 401(k) and there’s still wiggle room in your budget, your plan may have a special feature to save even more. Although the 401(k) deferral limit for 2022 is $20,500 if you’re under 50, you can use after-tax contributions to save…

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is dropping

Andrii Zastrozhnov | iStock | Getty Images If you’re retiring and signing up for Medicare, there’s a chance you’ll be assessed extra monthly charges — at least at first. While most enrollees pay the standard premium amounts for Part B (outpatient care) and Part D (prescription drugs), about 7% of Medicare’s 63.3 million beneficiaries end…

Main Street restaurant owners growing through the pandemic

When Matt Horn opened up his first restaurant in Oakland, Horn BBQ, the pandemic was in full swing. It was fall of 2020 and he’d overcome a long list of challenges from location to regulations and more to see it through. So when it came time to launch his second, highly-anticipated concept, Kowbird, just down…

Taco Bell accelerates international growth as chain aims for $20 billion in annual sales

In this article YUM People eat at a newly-opened Taco Bell restaurant in Beijing on August 21, 2020. Greg Baker | AFP | Getty Images Taco Bell is accelerating its growth outside the U.S., opening 25% of its international restaurants in just the last two years. The Yum Brands chain announced Tuesday that it opened…

Burger King parent’s earnings top estimates, fueled by digital sales growth

In this article QSR-CA A Burger King restaurant seen in Milton, Pennsylvania. Paul Weaver | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Restaurant Brands International on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations as digital orders made up nearly a third of the company’s global sales. Shares of the company were down slightly in…

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Monster Beverage, Constellation Brands, Arista Networks and more

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Monster Beverage (MNST), Constellation Brands (STZ) – Merger talks between Monster Beverage and Constellation Brands are progressing, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg. Those people say an agreement between the two companies could be reached within weeks if…

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling seniors

Catherine McQueen | Moment | Getty Images Many Americans enter their retirement years with little or no savings. As a result, most or all of the money they receive comes from their Social Security check. Around 12% of men and 15% of women rely on the benefit for 90% or more of their income, according…

Is college really worth it? Here’s why it’s so hard to figure out the return on investment

Between sky-high costs and hefty student loan debt, more students and their families are questioning the value of a college degree. While about 81% of college-bound juniors and seniors still see college as a worthwhile investment, only 42% of families feel confident about covering the cost, according to a report by Sallie Mae. As a…