It's that time of year again when most Ford Motor Company employees will be eligible to receive their annual profit-sharing check on March 12, 2026. This year, approximately 56,300 U.S. hourly workers will receive up to $6,780 in profit sharing.
It's that time of year again when most General Motors employees are eligible to receive their annual profit-sharing check at the end of February (2026). This year, approximately 47,000 U.S. hourly workers will receive $10,500 in profit-sharing. Although this is the lowest profit sharing since 2022, this is a major annual event for many General Motors employees.
In the world of finance, few things are as constant as change. Market volatility, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical shifts are recurring themes, and right now, many of us are feeling the impact. It's natural to experience a range of emotions – from anxiety and fear to frustration and even a desire to "do something" – when your financial outlook seems less predictable. However, it's precisely in these turbulent times that managing your emotional responses becomes one of your most powerful financial tools.
Back-to-back double-digit growth years are not that uncommon, but 3 years of double-digit stock market growth is pretty darn rare. In fact, the S&P 500 has had 10% or greater growth for 3 years in a row only 11 times in the last 100 years!...
Each year, millions of Americans file their income taxes with the federal government to reconcile their tax bill. While tax season comes and goes every single year, the best time to file your tax return depends on several factors. Most of which have to do with what kind of documentation you need and your personal situation. The IRS generally starts accepting returns in late January, with the typical annual tax filing deadline being April 15th. There is no right or wrong answer as to when you should file your personal income tax return, but there are several factors to think about. Below, we will look at different filing times and best practices to consider.
The financial landscape is always shifting, and when it comes to saving for retirement, a little legislation can go a long way. For example, the SECURE Act 2.0 is a massive bill passed at the end of 2022 that, even now as we enter 2026, is still changing how your employer-sponsored retirement plans [like your 401(k) or 403(b)] will operate...
People frequently refer to the stock market as a “casino”, as if they have zero influence over the financial result of their decision(s). However, there are at least two important differences between gambling on slot machines and investing in an actual business, or a collection (portfolio) of businesses: Entitlement and predictability.
We live in the “noisiest” era in human history. Notifications, breaking news, opinions, algorithms, senseless entertainment, and advice are constantly bombarding our attention. Every day we face an overwhelming flow of information—some helpful, most distracting. The result? Many of us feel more confused than ever, even about the most important areas of our lives: how we spend our time, how we use our money, and what kind of future we want to build.