Europe Markets: Gucci parent helps lift luxury stocks, but European markets stay in their rut
European stocks wavered Wednesday as investors juggled a fresh round of updates, including from Gucci parent Kering and brewer Heineken, and marked time until the European Central Bank releases what could be a decision to reduce its massive asset-purchase program.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7BC363FBAE-B94F-11E7-BC0D-F21E2402CFE8%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
Market Extra: How optimistic math conceals depth of America’s public pension crisis
Optimistic return estimates have helped disguise the extent of underfunding in state pension funds, leaving public employees with a smaller safety net than they might have expectedSource: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B3EC0CE34-B4FB-11E7-B859-4A9090A04A23%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
When do we turn back the clocks?
Having trouble getting out of bed in the morning because it’s so dark? Be patient. Soon you’ll see the sun earlier, because soon it will be time to “fall back,” and move our clocks back an hour to Standard Time.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B588837F8-6F43-11E5-BE1A-A260592315C2%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
The Wall Street Journal: China reveals new leadership lineup — but there’s no clear successor to Xi
China’s Communist Party unveiled a new top leadership lineup heavy with Xi Jinping’s allies and without a likely successor, cementing his dominance as pre-eminent leader for the next five years and positioning him to extend his tenure longer.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B79FE9A5E-B964-11E7-BC0D-F21E2402CFE8%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
Four ways to change 401(k) plans for the better
401(k) plans have the spotlight under the proposed tax plans, but not for the right reasons.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7BC2C90242-B8F6-11E7-953C-E328A45972B8%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
Currencies: Dollar largely gains, with Aussie whacked by soft inflation figure
The dollar gains on most of its rivals Wednesday, with analysts pinning the advance in part on bets that the Federal Reserve’s next boss either will pick up the pace with interest-rate hikes or stay the course.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7BF4ABC23C-B959-11E7-BC0D-F21E2402CFE8%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
NerdWallet: These 10 U.S. cities have the best quality of life
Resident of these American cities work less, spend less, worry less and enjoy life more.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B808FB89A-B459-11E7-96BA-655BEBC8DB8B%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
Credit.com: 5 ways to negotiate lower credit card costs
If you feel stressed when opening your credit card statements, it may be time for you to fight for a better deal.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7BE65BCEC0-B4E5-11E7-87BC-C03F0B2DEBB2%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
Next Avenue: These are the people financial advisers ignore
A recent report finds bad advice or no advice on key financial planning issues for some in their 50s and 60s.Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B332BC9EA-B44F-11E7-96BA-655BEBC8DB8B%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
The Wall Street Journal: Your next burger may have worms and bugs
Companies are racing to develop all sorts of meatless protein products. Mealworm powder, anyone?Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B2C51D7BC-B432-11E7-9F17-DF71C4FC362B%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1
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