Month: August 2019

. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg © 2019 Bloomberg Finance LP Global financial markets could face a nightmare scenario one day: the burst of multiple bubbles, fueled by years of easy money around the globe. That’s what happened back in 2008-9. US stocks dropped 37%, German stocks 42%, and Chinese stocks 62%; commodities dropped 37 percent (with
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Homeownership is considered a core part of achieving the American Dream. However, that achievement is slipping out of reach of many Americans these days. U.S. homeownership has been at record lows throughout this decade. More Americans are renting as a response while managing with stagnant wage growth. The path to homeownership in today’s America has
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Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Shutterstock There are significant tax advantages for independent contractors (IC) vs. employees. ICs deduct business expenses, whereas, the new tax law (TCJA) suspended “unreimbursed employee business expenses” as miscellaneous itemized deductions. ICs are eligible for TCJA’s 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction, whereas, employees are not.
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In this photo illustration, a visual representation of a cryptocurrency sits on display in front of a Facebook logo. Chesnot | Getty Images Some original investors in Facebook’s digital currency project are considering leaving, the Financial Times reported Friday. Two Libra founders told the Financial Times they were worried about the regulatory spotlight that the
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KM4 | Getty Images They brew beer, make musical instruments, publish children’s books and design headphones. Their industries are diverse, but they all have something in common: They represent American small and medium-sized businesses that rely on China either for production or essential equipment. And they are dreading President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs
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Summer travel vacation concept, Happy asian traveler woman holding passport and plane model relax on beach chair in tropical beach at Thailand Getty You’ve probably heard me mention SWANs a time or two by now: stocks that help you Sleep Well At Night. You’ve probably heard me talk about how important they are in your
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Getty Tax season may be at an end for most taxpayers, but scammers aren’t letting up. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently warned taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation scam email.  The email subject line may vary, but according to the IRS, recent examples use phrases like “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or
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