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Though there’s no official retirement age in the U.S., it’s pretty common for people to retire in their 60s. IRAs and 401(k)s are off-limits until age 59 and 1/2, Social Security’s earliest claiming age is 62, and Medicare doesn’t begin until 65. So for the typical person, all of that sets the stage for a […]

The brewery industry has been in steady decline, which has led to the closure of hundreds of local operators. Total craft production (21,859,000 bbls) fell 5% in 2025, with 60% of breweries reporting declines, 39% reporting growth, and 1% holding steady, according to the Brewers Association annual report. Beer sales by business model:  Brewpubs: -1.7% 

Grocery prices remain one of the biggest pressure points for American households. Shoppers immediately notice an increase in the cost of milk, meat, eggs, frozen meals, and produce every time they walk through a supermarket. But one of the highest costs inside a grocery store is something most customers rarely think about: refrigeration. It is

Many families discover Medicaid estate recovery only after a loved one dies and the state seeks repayment for long-term care costs from the estate. For many households, Harry Margolis, author of Get Your Ducks in a Row, said the family home is the largest asset they own. And under Medicaid rules, that home can become

In 1975, American Express (AXP) entered the cultural zeitgeist with a series of commercials that ended with the slogan, “Don’t leave home without it.” The campaign, created by the groundbreaking ad agency Ogilvy & Mather, warned Americans of the consequences of carrying cash around abroad — it could be stolen, leaving them stranded and penniless

One of the world’s most well-known luxury jewelry retailers is closing another longtime store, underscoring how even legacy high-end brands are adapting to shifting consumer habits and mounting pressure across the retail industry. For decades, the location served as a staple inside one of the country’s best-known shopping destinations, helping establish the brand’s presence in

Silver hit $120 an ounce at the start of 2026. It is now stuck below $75. The metal has given back more than a third of its peak value, and the debate is whether that is a buying opportunity or a warning sign. Bank of America’s answer is more complicated than either side wants to

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal With spring on its way out, many are bracing for the summer heat. If you’re able to stay indoors and out of the sun, you’ll want

Wall Street’s most public optimists tend to do their best work out loud. They float an idea, watch how the crowd reacts, and let the reaction tell them whether conviction is shared or lonely. That habit usually stays inside the language of price targets and portfolio weightings. Every so often, though, the optimism slips its

HP gave investors a stronger quarter than expected, but Bank of America is not ready to call it a clean turnaround. HP (HPQ) reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped its prior earnings outlook, helped by stronger revenue, better pricing, and improved free cash flow. The company also gave investors a firmer view of fiscal 2026