Retirees Face 40% Effective Tax Rates

Large traditional 401(k)s can lead to high tax rates Retirees with large traditional 401(k)s can face effective marginal rates near 40% when required minimum distributions, Social Security taxation, and Medicare IRMAA surcharges stack simultaneously at age 73. A str

Coca-Cola Hits All-Time High

Coca-Cola stock rises 18% in 2026 Coca-Cola has reached a fresh high, with its stock rising 18% in 2026, roughly doubling the market's year-to-date return. The company's trailing net margin of 27.8% is a 15-year high, with $27.80 of every $100 in revenue going to the

Medtronic Raises Dividend for 49th Year

Medtronic delivers $36 billion in revenue with strong top-line growth Medtronic raised its dividend for the 49th consecutive year, with $36 billion in revenue marking its strongest top-line growth in 10 years. The company's diversified medical device business, orga

Bloom Energy Sees Surge In Demand

Bloom Energy's revenue surged 130.4% year over year Bloom Energy is positioning itself as a core AI power supplier, driven by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. The company's solid oxide fuel cells provide on-site power, which is becoming increasingly valuable for d

Munger Criticizes Finfluencers

Finfluencers mislead investors on purpose Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's business partner, criticized day-trading influencers for misleading inexperienced investors. Munger compared following finfluencers to taking heroin, calling it stupid. Financial literacy

Used Cars Now Require Six-Figure Income

Average used car affordability requires $120,000 annual income The 20-4-10 rule, a traditional test for car affordability, now demands a six-figure income. A 20% down payment, four-year financing, and total costs under 10% of gross income are the rule's requirement