Don’t blame stimulus checks for inflation, says Andrew Yang, who still supports sending free cash to most Americans

MIAMI — Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang says that Covid stimulus checks are not to blame for the recent inflation spike — and he’s still in favor of sending people free cash as a way to insulate workers from economic shocks and technological disruption. The universal basic income (UBI) evangelist told CNBC on the sidelines…

You can’t contribute to a health savings account once you’re on Medicare. A bipartisan bill in Congress would change that

Mixmedia | E+ | Getty Images There’s a renewed push in Congress to let Medicare beneficiaries set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses. Called the Health Savings for Seniors Act and introduced this month in the House, the bipartisan bill revives past legislative efforts to let individuals on Medicare contribute to health savings accounts, or…

Without stimulus checks or child tax credit payments, many Americans can’t afford emergency expenses. One work benefit could help address that

urbazon | E+ | Getty Images When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many Americans felt the financial shock of a sudden drop in income. If the same kind of event were to happen today, many people would still struggle financially, according to a poll conducted by the Bipartisan Policy Center, Funding Our Future coalition and Morning…

NBA’s Golden State Warriors launch entertainment division that will create licensed content

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MARCH 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the Boston Celtics on March 16, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to…

Bank of America profit tops estimates as lender releases reserves for soured loans

In this article BAC CEO and Chairman of the Bank of America Brian Moynihan speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 2, 2021. Hannah McKay | Reuters Bank of America is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings before the opening bell Monday.Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings:  75 cents a…

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Twitter, Sirius XM, Nektar Therapeutics and more

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Twitter (TWTR) – Twitter shares jumped 4.5% in the premarket after the company’s board of directors adopted a so-called poison pill to prevent Tesla (TLSA) CEO Elon Musk from increasing his stake in the company past 15%. That follows Musk’s $54.20 per share…

Here’s the type of insurance you’ll need at each stage of life, experts say

Eric Audras / Getty Images What type of insurance should you have at different stages of your life? When asked, financial advisors pointed to disability and life insurance as most important kind of coverage at any stage, as they apply throughout our lives. In addition, advisors discussed often overlooked considerations for different points in your…

How to decide whether to spend or save your tax refund

Ahead of Tax Day, the IRS has issued more than 70 million refunds, at an average of $3,256. That’s over $400 more than last year, when the average refund was just above $2,800. For many Americans, a lump-sum payment of this size is rare and it’s tempting to squander it. Still, a growing number of tax filers…

China’s first quarter GDP beats expectations to grow 4.8% year-on-year

A traffic police officer prepares to check a truck at a service station near Shanghai, which has ordered tighter restrictions on travel in and out of the city as China battles its most severe Covid outbreak since the early days of the pandemic in 2020. Yin Liqin | China News Service via Getty Images BEIJING…

American Airlines’ new CEO vows reliability as massive peak travel season kicks off

In this article AAL An American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER plane takes off from Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, October 28, 2020. Loren Elliott | Reuters American Airlines‘ new CEO Robert Isom is aiming for one thing this summer: reliability. The airline grew faster than its large competitors last year and occasionally passengers faced widespread disruptions,…

Top Wall Street analysts like these stocks for the long-run amid market jitters

In this article PLTR MCD TSLA CRWD CHWY The logo for McDonald’s is seen on a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, January 27, 2022. Joshua Roberts | Reuters It seems inflation, the spike in oil prices and other commodities and geopolitical unrest are affecting just about every industry. Now, the arrival of earnings season brings another…