It’s college graduation season, a time to celebrate the years of hard work and effort you’ve invested in your education and career development. Hopefully, the future feels full of endless possibilities. But there’s also an undeniable reality: those possibilities cost money. One antidote to the uncertainty you might feel about your financial future is to put together a plan. Here are five first steps you can take now. 1. Build a budget you can stick to The best budgets account for your needs, wants and financial goals. A 50/30/20 budget might be a good place to start. The idea is to…
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Erik Isakson | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesSINGAPORE — Singapore is pushing for green data centers as the explosive demand for artificial intelligence puts a strain on energy resources.The city-state launched a green data center roadmap on Thursday to support its ambitions for the digital economy as demand for AI and computing grows.”As the demand for digital and AI compute continues to rise, the need for data center capacity will grow,” Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary said on Thursday.The roadmap aims to provide at least 300 megawatts of additional capacity in the near term, with more through…
American Airlines Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Robert Isom dismissed the carrier’s commercial chief in the wake of a critical report from Bain & Co. about a controversial new marketing system that alienated corporate clients, according to a person familiar with the matter. Isom was prompted to fire Vasu Raja within the past few days after the report, which American commissioned from Bain. It revealed concerns by corporate travel advisers over a recent shift in the airline’s sales strategy, which contributed to lagging revenue over the past few quarters, the person said Wednesday. Raja could not be reached for comment.…
A Nissan Sentra sits on the lot of a dealership in Evanston, Illinois, on Nov. 12, 2010.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesNissan has warned owners of older vehicles to drop driving cars equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata airbags the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Wednesday.The NHTSA said the Japanese carmaker’s “Do Not Drive” alert applies to 83,920 cars. The affected cars include 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles that may have Takata airbags that were recalled in 2020.Nissan’s stock closed Wednesday’s session down around 3% following the warning.”NHTSA is urging all vehicle owners to immediately…
Student Choice is a platform that connects student loan borrowers with a network of credit unions to find great loan rates.Student loans can help you pay for college, but once college is over, many students are left with hefty monthly payments. In order to avoid overpaying later, it’s important to carefully shop around for the best possible deal on your student loans. Unfortunately, getting quotes from multiple lenders can be inconvenient. Thankfully, Student Choice Student Loans can make the process easier by helping you check out student loan rates across multiple credit unions. In this Student Choice Student Loans review, we’ll explain…
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has sold his entire stake in Disney, a person familiar with the matter tells CNBC.Peltz sold all of his Disney stock at roughly $120 a share, the person said, making about $1 billion on the position. The stock currently trades for about $100 per share.The exit comes weeks after Peltz’s Trian Partners lost a proxy battle at Disney in early April as shareholders reelected the company’s full slate of board nominees. Peltz had been seeking to elect himself and former Disney Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo to the company’s board.Peltz had long taken issue with Disney…
The logo for Salesforce is displayed on the Salesforce Tower in New York City on March 7, 2019.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersCheck out the companies making headlines in extended trading:Salesforce — Shares plunged more than 14% after first-quarter revenue of $9.13 billion missed consensus estimates of $9.17 billion, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings of $2.44 per share beat a consensus estimate of $2.38, but current-quarter guidance fell below estimates on both top and bottom lines. UiPath — The software company tanked 30% after saying its CEO Rob Enslin will resign, effective June 1. He will also be stepping down from the board of directors. Daniel…
If you sell your home after the middle of August, cheers: You could end up pocketing the money that previously would have gone to the buyer’s agent.But before you celebrate, consider the downside of waiting until late summer to list your home for sale: House prices tend to fall after August. The price drop might surpass the money you save on commission. New policies governing real estate commissions are set to go into effect Aug. 17 as a result of the settlement of an antitrust lawsuit. The amended policies give home sellers more room to negotiate what to do about the…
Low-rise jean-wearers, you’ve been right all along. Not only has the style returned from its two-decade slumber, but so, too, has one of its most storied purveyors. Abercrombie & Fitch, the clothing retailer beloved in the 1990s and early 2000s, put an emphatic stamp on its comeback, posting its best first quarter in company history. The company reported $1 billion in net sales, a 22% leap from last year, far exceeding expectations. Sister brand Hollister saw a 12% growth in comparable sales, and Abercrombie’s shares were up over 20% to $187 on Wednesday. “We successfully navigated seasonal transitions with relevant…
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday rejected Democratic lawmakers’ requests that he recuse himself from key cases related to former President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot following reports that flags linked to Trump’s supporters were flown at his properties.Alito said in two letters to the lawmakers that he had “nothing whatsoever to do with the flying of” an upside-down U.S. flag at his Virginia home days before the inauguration of President Joe Biden. Alito also said he had “no involvement” in flying a flag bearing the “Appeal to Heaven” symbol in the backyard of his…
If you find yourself juggling multiple debts and struggling to keep up with numerous monthly payments, among the many possible debt relief programs, debt consolidation can offer a path to financial relief. By combining multiple debts into a single loan, debt consolidation can simplify your financial obligations and potentially reduce your overall interest payments. But where can you turn to seek funds for debt consolidation, and what should you know before taking this step? Let’s explore the options available and how debt consolidation works to help you make informed financial decisions.Exploring Your Options for Debt ConsolidationWhen it comes to seeking…
Jose Luis Pelaez | Stone | Getty ImagesFor many people, retirement planning is all about money: how to invest, how much to save, when to claim Social Security, how to best withdraw from accounts.Finances in retirement are an acute fear. About 2 in 3 people worry more about running out of money than about death, according to a recent poll by Allianz Life.Yet, there’s a notable lack of attention and concern given to the social aspect of retirement, experts said.It’s a facet of retirement planning that’s almost “hidden in plain sight,” said Robert Waldinger, a clinical professor of psychiatry at…