John Harrington - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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For some actors, the adoration of fans, the riches, the ability to get the best table at the best restaurants and to work in exotic locations are not enough reasons to remain in the public eye. ...
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Uber is America’s largest ride sharing service, with 3.8 million drivers worldwide and a market capitalization of about $45 billion as of July 18. Since it was founded in 2009, the San Francisco...
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If you got $100,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you can spend lavishly on material goods or a trip, try your luck at a casino, or do online sports betting. Or you can invest the cash. 24/7 Wall...
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It should come as no surprise that July is National Ice Cream Month – so designated in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. We’re a nation of voracious ice cream consumers – second only to China...
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Unless you’re a track and field aficionado, you’ve probably never heard of John Landy. In 1954, the Australian runner set the world record for running the mile, with a time of 3:57. He was the...
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The first half of the year was one the markets would like to forget. The Standard & Poor’s 500 stocks benchmark fell about 21% in the first six months of 2022, the most of any first half of any...
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Wealth management firms are businesses that work with clients, large and small, to manage their wealth. Since financial goals vary by individual, these firms offer a variety of specialties and...
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Planning your retirement is an exciting yet daunting task. Despite a lifetime of work, however, many are financially unprepared for retirement: 49% of those ages 55 to 66 had no personal retirement...
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Merriam-Webster defines “decompose” as “to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds.” That happens to all living things after they pass on. But what about...
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An old adage says life begins at 40. That might be said to be especially true for many now-famous entertainment industry personalities, for whom stardom didn’t come until after – and sometimes...
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There are almost 40 million people in the 48 contiguous U.S. states – about one in eight – living below the poverty level. That is defined as those with an annual income threshold of $12,880...
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Countless streaming services are now available to viewers in America, most of which charge a monthly fee. The array of movies such services make available may be well worth the money if you’re a...
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Identity theft in the United States is rising. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network report, the number of reported cases more than doubled from 2019 to 2020. One...
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Even though it’s summer and you want to hit the beach, visit the parks, go hiking, play sports, and party at the clubs, Amazon is giving you plenty of reasons – at least 50 – to stay home and...
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The British colony of South Rhodesia – today Zimbabwe – was named for the 19th-century English politician and entrepreneur Cecil Rhodes. Rhodes expected that it would always bear his name. “Did...
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