Articles written by Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee - Benzinga

$2 Million Nest Egg Could Buy You Seven Decades — Or Barely Two: Best And Worst States For Retirement Longevity

|Retirees in low-cost states like West Virginia can make $2 million last 72 years, while in expensive states like Hawaii, it only lasts 23 years.

Ex-Shark Tank Star Exposes Consumer Sticker Shock Over 'Made In USA' Premiums After Tariff Surge: 'Not A Single Unit Sold'

|Entrepreneur's A/B test shows patriotic shopping is a myth as customers choose cheaper Chinese-made goods over US-made ones even with tariffs.

Ray Dalio Dreams Of A 'Beautiful Rebalancing, Reveals He's 'Not Surprised' By Beijing And Washington Talking Trade Again

|Ray Dalio believes the US and China have a rare opportunity to rebalance their economic relationship for mutual benefit, but it will require cooperation and careful planning.

Neel Kashkari 'Nervous' About Big Layoffs, Fed President Warns America Could Lose Status As 'Premier Destination For Capital'

|Minneapolis Fed Pres. Kashkari says uncertainty over trade is making corporate boardrooms nervous, potentially leading to layoffs and slowing economy.

Social Security Payments Could Face Interruptions In May, Warns Former Commissioner Martin O'Malley: 'Never Hoped I Was Wrong So Much In My Life'

|Ex-commissioner warns of potential interruption of Social Security benefits due to staffing cuts and system crashes. Concerns raised by lawmakers.

Trump Backs Off Firing Powell After Walmart, Target CEOs Warn Him Of Empty Store Shelves

|Trump softens stance on Fed, China tariffs after warnings from retailers and CEOs. Stocks rally but trade deal still uncertain.

Costco's Slim Markups Turned 1-Ounce Bars Into Instant Deals — And Sparked A $30,000 Shopping Spree For One Nervous Investor

|Gold's surge above $3,500/oz at Costco attracted new buyers and savvy investors who used credit card perks to earn cash back on bullion purchases.

Warren Buffett Bet In 1986, Made This 95-Year Old Investor A $350 Million Pile Of Cash (CORRECTED)

|A 95-year-old investor made a million-dollar bet on Berkshire Hathaway in 1986, resulting in a 29390% increase in value, demonstrating the power of patience and long-term investing.

Trump Fails To Impress America's Young, Shows Poll As They Still Favor Biden — Only 15% Think US On Right Track

|Polls show young Americans lack confidence in nation's direction. Biden still seen as better leader than Trump, but neither party earns high trust.

Jensen Huang Once Insisted Nvidia Never Talks About 'Market Share' At Meetings Revealing Why He Feels That 'Concept' Is Wrong For Work Culture

|Nvidia founder Jensen Huang rejects the concept of market share and focuses on fresh challenges to drive success.

Want $100K Before 40? Fed Study Reveals List Of College Majors That Pay The Most

|Engineering remains the top-paying field for young graduates, with most specialties earning six figures by mid-career. Passion is important, but major choice matters for salary. #engineering #salary #graduates

Kevin O'Leary Calls North Dakota 'Most Underestimated State In America', Predicts 'Yippee-Ki-Okay' Cash Geyser Opportunity For Investors

|North Dakota's underestimated potential as an investor has caught the attention of Kevin O'Leary, who sees it as the Norway of America with its natural gas reserves and upcoming pipeline.

Social Security Payments Could Face Interruptions In May, Warns Former Commissioner Martin O'Malley: 'Never Hoped I Was Wrong So Much In My Life'

|Ex-commissioner warns of potential interruption of Social Security benefits due to staffing cuts and system crashes. Concerns raised by lawmakers.

Dave Ramsey Tells Retirees 'Don't Count On it, Or Don't Count On All Of It' — Why He Doubts Social Security's Future

|Dave Ramsey warns Americans to treat Social Security as a bonus, not a backbone, as its trust funds may run dry by 2035 and Congress has failed to pass a solvency package since 1983.

Calendar Glitch Brings Two SSI Checks In May — But There's A Catch

|Low-income seniors and disabled Americans on SSI will receive two payments in May (May 1 and May 30) due a quirk in the calendar.

Jim Simons Stood By One Quant Investing Rule That Helped Him Earn 66% Returns For 30 Years, 'You Just Stick With It, And It Worked'

|Jim Simons, a math genius and successful investor reveals his rule for investing and why he decided to never change the rule.

Charlie Munger Once Predicted That Trump Could Be 'Quite Decisive' But Still Didn't Want Him To Be President: Here's Why

|Charlie Munger initially opposed Trump's 2012 bid for presidency, citing his vainglory and puffery, but later softened his stance and urged tolerance for Trump's differences.

Linda McMahon Says American Taxpayers No Longer 'Collateral' As Student Debt Collection Restarts May 5

|Education Department restarts collections on May 5, using known ways to recover past-due federal loans. Trump's move to dismantle the department adds to concerns for borrowers.

Dave Ramsey Tells Retirees 'Don't Count On it, Or Don't Count On All Of It' — Why He Doubts Social Security's Future

|Dave Ramsey warns Americans to treat Social Security as a bonus, not a backbone, as its trust funds may run dry by 2035 and Congress has failed to pass a solvency package since 1983.

Study Says You Need $1.26 Million To Retire — Here's Why The Math Says Otherwise

|The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Planning and Progress Study found that Americans believe they need $1.26 million to retire comfortably. However, personalized goals, disciplined saving, and adaptability are more important than a universal estimate.