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The Secure Act may flood your 401(k) with annuities. Here’s what you should know

The Secure Act may flood your 401(k) with annuities. Here’s what you should know

If retirement legislation currently under consideration in Congress ends up becoming law, new options for your nest egg may show up in your 401(k) plan.

The Secure Act, which passed the House in May and awaits Senate action, includes a provision that would make it easier for companies to include annuities in their retirement plans. And while people may be drawn to these guaranteed-income options, it’s important to grasp both the pros and cons before putting any money into one.

“As with any investment, It’s important to understand how it works, what it costs and how it fits into your overall […]

Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Internap Corporation (INAP)

Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Internap Corporation (INAP)

Internap Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP) has recently been identified as an interesting stock but more in-depth monitoring is needed for a trade decision. Now trading with a market value of 91.22M, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Everyone seems to have their own opinion of this stock. But what do the numbers really say? We think it’s a great time to take a fresh look.

Internap Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental piece of the picture: the balance sheet. The […]

Analyzing the Fundamental Data for Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

Analyzing the Fundamental Data for Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) seems to be forming a pattern of major movements, providing only some crumbs of outlook for market participants trying to figure out its next move. Now trading with a market value of 2.49B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Everyone seems to have their own opinion of this stock. But what do the numbers really say? We think it’s a great time to take a fresh look.

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most […]

For Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (SRC), It May Be A Good Moment

For Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (SRC), It May Be A Good Moment

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (NYSE:SRC)’s interesting series of developments are underway around the US stock market these days. Now trading with a market value of 4.27B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. In light of the many issues surrounding this company, we thought it was a good time to take a close look at the numbers in order to form a realistic perspective on the fundamental picture for this stock.

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (NYSE:SRC) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most […]

Overvalued or Undervalued? Fundamental Analysis: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AGIO)

Overvalued or Undervalued? Fundamental Analysis: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AGIO)

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGIO) has recently been identified as an interesting stock but more in-depth monitoring is needed for a trade decision. Now trading with a market value of 2.76B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. In light of the many issues surrounding this company, we thought it was a good time to take a close look at the numbers in order to form a realistic perspective on the fundamental picture for this stock.

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGIO) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start […]

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG): More In-Depth Fundamental Analysis

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG): More In-Depth Fundamental Analysis

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) trade is getting exciting but lets take a deeper look whether it is as good a moment. Now trading with a market value of 17.17B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. As the day-to-day narrative ebbs and flows for this company, it is more important than ever to step back and get a bird’s eye view of the fundamental reality under the surface of this story.

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental […]

Acasti Pharma Inc. (ACST) Forming A Pattern Of Major Movements

Acasti Pharma Inc. (ACST) Forming A Pattern Of Major Movements

Acasti Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:ACST)’s interesting series of developments are underway around the US stock market these days. In light of the many issues surrounding this company, we thought it was a good time to take a close look at the numbers in order to form a realistic perspective on the fundamental picture for this stock.

Acasti Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:ACST) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental piece of the picture: the balance sheet. The balance sheet health of any company plays a key role in its ability to meet its obligations and […]

Union Budget 2019: What is Economic Survey and How Does it Reflect the State of Economy

Union Budget 2019: What is Economic Survey and How Does it Reflect the State of Economy

New Delhi: A day before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her maiden Budget on 5 July, the Economic Survey for the year 2019 will be tabled in both the Houses of the Parliament. The Economic Survey is an annual document that reviews the developments in the economy over the previous 12 months.

The document will be tabled by Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian. "Looking forward with excitement to table my firxxst – and the new Government”s first – Economic Survey in Parliament on Thursday. #EcoSurvey2019" he tweeted.

The Economic Survey summarises the performance on major development programmes, highlights the policy initiatives […]

The Indian Economic Survey: All You Need To Know

The Indian Economic Survey: All You Need To Know

The Budget of Modi 2.0 government is going to present on July 5, and a day before the same; the economic survey will be tabled in parliament. While most of us will be focussed on the Budget, another equally important aspect, that is the Economic Survey, is often sidelined. But, the Economic Survey has an equally important role to play here. So what exactly is the economic survey and what it means for you?

Let’s take a look:

> The economic survey is presented every year since 1950 There are many ways to know the state of […]

Declaring your independence

Declaring your independence

On July 4, 1776, Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence which boldly declared, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. –That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”

The only specific rights named were “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” These are “enumerated rights.” The document recognized that God is the ultimate source of human rights, “certain unalienable […]