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What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2021?
Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts change annually. Here's a look at some of the costs that will apply in 2021 if you're enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and Part B.
On The Brink: The Biggest Threats to Earth's Biodiversity
Over the past few decades, the variety of life on Earth has decreased significantly. Here's a look at some of the major threats to the world's biodiversity, and the impact each threat has has globally.
Market Week: November 16, 2020
Stocks soared to record highs last Monday following an announcement from a major pharmaceutical company of positive data on a COVID-19 vaccine.
Energy Stocks Surge on Positive Vaccine News
Energy stocks surged on Nov. 9 following Pfizer's announcement of favorable phase 3 data on its COVID-19 vaccine.
A Global Breakdown of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
In a few decades, greenhouse gases have risen at unprecedented rates as a result of global growth and resource consumption.
New College Cost Data for 2020-2021 School Year
The College Board publishes average cost figures, which are based on a survey of approximately 4,000 colleges across the country.
Market Week: November 9, 2020
Stocks rebounded last Monday with each of the benchmark indexes gaining value, led by the Russell 2000, which added 2.0%, followed by the Global Dow, the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq.
The People Have Spoken
Election officials, workers, and voters heroically showed the civic backbone at the heart of our democracy. Our country, all of us, should be very proud of this tremendous achievement.
Recordings of the 2020 New Capital Annual Conference
Recordings of the New Capital 2020 Annual Conference.
How Charitable Donors Can Support the Arts
How can donors deploy charitable capital at the intersection of today's pressing issues and the arts?
The 25 Largest Private Equity Firms
Visualize the top 25 private equity firms by their funds raised over the last five years.
Long Distance Caregiving During These Difficult Times
Trying to coordinate long distance caregiving is a challenge for many. Add COVID-19 into the mix, and the situation becomes even more difficult.
IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2021
While some of the limits remain unchanged for 2021, other key numbers have increased.
Market Week: November 2, 2020
Concern over a surge in COVID-19 cases drove equities lower last Monday.
November 1 Begins Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplaces
Beginning on November 1, individuals and families may apply for new health insurance, switch to a different health-care plan, or re-enroll in their current plan through a Health Insurance Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act.
Market Week: October 26, 2020
Last week started out poorly for equities as investors saw the faint hope of pre-election financial stimulus fade.
Join us NEXT FRIDAY for the New Capital 2020 VIRTUAL Annual Conference
Please join us NEXT FRIDAY for The 2020 Virtual Annual Conference. Register now!
Social Security Retirement Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
Deciding when to collect Social Security (SS) retirement benefits can be difficult. Enclosed are the top questions and answers to help you make your decision.
INFOGRAPHICS: How Carbon Offsetting Works, and What Investors Should Know
Carbon offsetting is an activity used by both businesses and investment funds that has the potential to accelerate the development of a more climate-friendly economy.
VIDEO: Fed Forecast: Low Rates Ahead
The Federal Reserve did two interesting things in the summer of 2020. This video takes a closer look at these two actions.