President Donald Trump answers questions in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, August 20, 2019. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Citi no longer sees a conclusion to the trade war with China before the next U.S. presidential election, the investment bank said in a research report on Wednesday. “[The] base case for the
Month: September 2019
Joho | Cultura RM | Getty Images Looking for a college major that will help squash your student loan debt? Consider electrical engineering. Recent graduates in that field are earning the highest median annual salary: $72,600, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Longer term, electrical engineers earn a median salary of $99,070, according
ARVADA, CO – DECEMBER 12: Nurse practitioner Katie Hubbard of Dispatch Health checks the vitals of Shelly Yeto at her home. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Denver Post via Getty Images Federal and state policymakers increasingly are interested in creating a public social insurance program for long-term care in the US.
The landmarked St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago has been transformed into luxury condos. Regency Development Group There’s no place like home, especially if it’s a landmark structure. A historic church in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood is starting a new life as a luxury condominium development with unique features such as stained glass windows
Shutterstpcl Since 1999, the home-office deduction is no longer a red flag — millions of Americans benefit from this deduction each year. Countless taxpayers run businesses from home, and the IRS understands this. The income-requirement rule also limits the use of this deduction for profitable enterprises, which appeases IRS concerns about abuse and hobby-loss businesses. Before
Zio Getty Images Wearable heart monitor company iRhythm is teaming up with Alphabet‘s health company Verily on unspecified new technology that will monitor people at risk for atrial fibrillation, a common form of irregular heart rhythm that is associated with strokes and other serious health problems. Verily and iRhythm aren’t the only technology companies working
Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple, and Eddy Cue, senior vice president of Internet Software and Services at Apple, attend the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, July 10, 2019 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images Apple plans to borrow in the bond market for the
Traders work under monitors displaying 3M Co. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images In a world of falling and even negative interest rates, investors are searching high and low for yield. Companies with a high and stable dividends are a
For homeowners in Hurricane Dorian’s anticipated path, insurance claim preparation may be worth adding to your to-do list. The storm, which pummeled the Bahamas for 48 hours and left widespread devastation across the island nation, is churning northward and parallel to southeastern U.S. coastline with sustained winds of 105 mph as of Wednesday. While Dorian
Are you worried that you’re going to outlive your money? It’s a fair concern with interest rates low and heading lower. To put it bluntly, many well-off retirees are at serious risk of having to pick up a “side hustle” to avoid dying broke. Passive income in the popular retirement “go-tos” is simply no help
Perched on the side of a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, the Razor House is futuristic and dramatic and could well be home to a superhero. Gary Kasl The Razor House might be named for the pronounced angles of its design, but the dramatic home perched on a cliff in La Jolla, California was actually
Social Security may be one of your largest assets. What and when you collect will make a huge difference to your lifetime benefits. Today’s column examines potential effects of returning to work at lower pay before filing, suspension of benefits before FRA, the earnings limits for those who’ve filed for benefits in 2019, effects of
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Tapestry – The Coach and Kate Spade parent named Chairman Jide Zeitlin as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Victor Luis, who had been in the CEO job for 13 years. Zeitlin will remain as chairman in addition to assuming CEO duties. Michaels Cos. –
A JetBlue Airways Corp. Airbus A321 plane taxis outside of Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. Mark Kauzlarich | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of JetBlue were down more than 3% in premarket trading after the airline lowered its revenue forecast, citing weak demand for its flights to Puerto
James Smith of Elliptic speaks at an event in New York City. John Lamparski | WireImage | Getty Images When Hamas was trying to raise bitcoin by funneling it through a number of digital wallets, one start-up was able to see what was going on and warn its customers. Based in London, Elliptic sells blockchain
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Getty Images Leading stock forecasters differ greatly on where the S&P 500 will end up by year’s end compared to this same time last year, based on CNBC analysis. The wide range of forecasts reflects the current tumultuous stock environment due to the fragile
Chainarong Prasertthai / EyeEm | EyeEm | Getty Images Would you like to have your money mistakes addressed by qualified and vetted financial experts? As part of CNBC + Acorn’s Invest In You: Ready. Set. Grow financial wellness and education initiative, this month we’ll be engaging our social media users to share their money mistake
Natalie and Mike Diller are currently on their second extended leave from a life of employment. Photo courtesy of Natalie and Mike Diller In mid-August, Natalie Williams Diller, 30, and husband Mike Diller, 37, quit their jobs in the U.S. for a new life in the Italian countryside. The pair, with nothing but two suitcases
Two exquisite homes owned by the late William B. Ruger, Jr., a member of the family who co-founded firearm manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., are being auctioned September 7, 2019, with no reserve, offering buyers with a rare opportunity to purchase properties with unique grandeur and history. East of Eden Platinum Luxury Auctions Bar
California Gov. Gavin Newsom photo credit: Getty Images (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) California wants to pay for your college. Here’s what you need to know. Free College: 2 years California will now provide free tuition for the first two years of community college for first-time students who attend full-time. California governor Gavin Newsom signed