Month: February 2021

This article provides information and education for investors. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. The COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown upended our lives on multiple fronts. While enduring widespread unemployment and the economic downturn, many Americans leaned on their …

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Paige VanZant briefly considered retiring from combat sports following her loss at “Bare Knuckle FC: KnuckleMania.” Upon reflection, though, she thought better of it. VanZant’s post-UFC career began on Friday with her transition to the bare knuckle boxing world for a showdown with Britain Hart in the main event at Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson in Clearwater, …

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SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 23: Travis Blackley of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California on September 23, 2007. The Giants defeated the Reds 5-4. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images) After a long and fulfilling pro career, a former SF …

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It hasn’t exactly been a secret, but what seemed likely when the season started moved a step closer to reality Friday night. Reports out of New Orleans indicate that Drew Brees has restructured his contract to provide the Saints with some cap relief “if” he retires. Per league source the #Saints have renegotiated Drew Brees’ …

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — After more than three decades as the Superintedent of District 87, Barry Reilly has announced his retirement. Reilly told the school board he plans to retire after the next school year in 2022, after spending 33 years with the district. The last 11 years were dedicated to being superintendent. A special …

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It was reported on Thursday by The Athletic‘s Kelsey Russo and Joe Vardon (subscription required) that Cleveland Cavaliers veteran Matthew Dellavedova was still experiencing complications from a serious concussion he suffered in a December preseason game. Additionally, Russo and Vardon’s report stated how Dellavedova, due to him previously having endured other concussions in his career, …

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4. You don’t choose your company’s 401(k) provider This is more of a cosmetic concern, but remember that you won’t be the one choosing your company’s 401(k) plan provider. Your 401(k) provider might have a clunky website or poor customer service, or it may not be able to provide the financial planning tools you want. …

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Tim Samuelson is a self-proclaimed “history nerd” who turned a lonely and unpopular existence as a kid into a life-long career that continues to benefit Chicago. Samuelson recently “retired” from the job he loves as Chicago’s first and only “cultural historian.” But he still has an office at the Cultural Center. He’s still cataloging artifacts …

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In a period of low rates, retirees might have to take a deep breath before buying a lifetime income annuity. After all, who wouldn’t be dismayed to see payouts rise in a year or two after having locked themselves in at a lower level. With a lifetime income annuity, you give a sum of money …

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Plainville, Ct. – 02/05/2021 – Custodian John Procko (right), with his son Joey (left) and wife Joan, waves to well-wishers passing his home during a drive-by retirement party. Procko, 62, said he began working at the school when he was 19 and at the time thought he would move on after a couple years. He …

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