We are the trusted advisors of the real estate business, and that expert advice continues to be in demand. Getty Why are agents so afraid of technology? To me, it possesses huge potential to enhance, not destroy, our business. Recently I participated on a panel of highly successful New York real estate agents and managers,
Donor-advised funds are becoming the prime tool of charitable giving for many Americans. The use of donor-advised funds (DAFs), also known as charitable gift funds, is likely to be more widespread primarily because of the changes to the tax rules made in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in 2017. DAFs give everyone else
Companies are becoming increasingly dependent on data, but it can be difficult to conceptualize what this data revolution looks like in practice. CNBC’s Jim Cramer interviewed several behind-the-scenes data firms to find out how they support major household names. Splunk: Opening the door to advanced solutions Splunk’s stock has been soaring high above the market
Lululemon is doing some heavy lifting after reporting earnings. The yoga apparel stock was up more than 7% after the bell Thursday following a profit and revenue beat in its recent quarter. Shares have surged more than 50% this year, one of the top performers on the Nasdaq 100. Miller Tabak equity strategist Matt Maley says
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank’s pivot this year to lower interest rates has helped sustain U.S. economic growth. Speaking during a forum in Zurich, the central bank leader gave mostly positive reviews to where the U.S. stands now, even while much of the rest of the world weakens. “The Fed
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said recent conversations with China “went very well.” “The phone call the night before last with Secretary Mnuchin and Lighthizer and Vice Premier Liu He went very well. That’s important,” Kudlow said Friday on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street. “The phone lines have been open during this period and
Women are more educated and successful than ever. Yet, when it comes to their money, they still tend to stand on the sidelines, according to financial experts. It’s something advocates are trying to change. “We still abdicate our money decisions to other people,” said certified financial planner Stacy Francis, president and CEO of Francis Financial.
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Investment consulting pioneer Richard Ennis spent much of his youth hotrodding and frequenting Harry’s poolroom. Getty Richard Ennis’ new autobiographic book, Never Bullshit the Client- My Life In Investment Consulting tells the story of his misspent youth, the interest he later developed in finance theory and
outdoor portrait of well dressed middle age caucasian adult woman and man couple under falling large group of money Getty I know what that title sounds like. It sounds like a get rich quick scheme. In which case, it sounds like a scam. If that’s how you perceived it – and I’m guessing you probably
As a parent who’s just sent our youngest child off to college, financial aid is on the top of my brain. Like many parents, we made every effort to set up our daughter for a debt-free degree. We spent almost two years on selecting the best-fit college for her. It was an anxious time, to
CNBC’s Jim Cramer maps out what he’s expecting in stock news next week, including economic data from the U.S. and China, along with earnings reports. The “Mad Money” host is says Amazon and Campbell Soup are worth buying here. Cramer sits down with home decor retailer At Home CEO Lee Bird to hear how the
A woman jogs past a Lululemon retail store. Bloomberg | Getty Images Lululemon on Thursday reported second quarter earnings that topped analysts’ expectations, sending the athletic apparel retailer’s shares up as much as 5% in after-hours trading. The company also hiked its full-year outlook. CEO Calvin McDonald said in a statement he sees “significant runway”
People recover items from a beached boat after Hurricane Dorian September 5, 2019, in Marsh Harbor, Great Abaco. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Damage from Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean could reach up to $3 billion, a risk firm estimated on Friday. Insurance losses from Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the Caribbean will range
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should admit he was wrong to increase interest rates so aggressively last year, as the U.S.-China trade dispute was escalating, economic growth was starting to cool and the stock market was tanking. Powell should acknowledge the mistake and change course, Cramer said. “Why can’t
Geber86 | Getty Images The cost of care has become so onerous that some people have ditched going to the doctor altogether. To save on health care, a third of people aged 25 to 45 avoided seeing a medical professional, hoping instead that their condition will eventually resolve, according to data from the Nationwide Retirement
Using the new Medicare Plan Finder can be a headache. Getty The new Medicare Plan Finder will be the exclusive source of information for 2020 Part D drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans. According to a CMS promotional video, beneficiaries can create an “online account for a personalized experience.” People approaching age 65 or getting ready to
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin AFP/Getty Images Topline: WeWork parent firm We Co is considering slashing its share offering by half, which could take the company’s valuation to $20 billion in its anticipated IPO and far below the $47 billion that the fast-growing real estate firm, with hundreds of office-sharing spaces
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 whether restricted applications reduce retirement benefits, potential effects of foreign pensions, whether SSA’s benefit estimates include reductions due to the WEP, maximizing widow(er)’s benefits and when during the month
Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli departs the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, August 3, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Getty Images Notorious “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli on Friday filed suit in federal court in Brooklyn against a Florida man, accusing him of fraudulently inducing Shkreli into
DocuSign CEO Dan Springer. Source: DocuSign Shares of enterprise cloud company DocuSign shot up about 19% Friday morning after the company reported better-than-expected revenue and strong guidance. The rally added about $1.5 billion to the company’s market cap, bringing it to $9.6 billion. For its second quarter of 2020, DocuSign reported $236 million in revenue,