Tense work of four employees sitting in the front of monitors in the office room. Getty Senate Democrats have rallied around the Working Families Tax Relief Act (WFTRA) that would significantly expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and more modestly boost the Child Tax Credit (CTC). While the measure is not the most ambitious
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Getty Now that this tax season is over, it’s time to start planning for the next one. If you own a small business, this means you. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports the number of small businesses with no employees increased from 15.4 million in 1997 to 23.8 million in 2014. A business without any
Friday’s data for March housing starts and permits accelerated their recent disappointing streak. Of course, the month on month data is volatile (and subject to very large revisions) due to difficult seasonal adjustment factors and to changes in the weather, but the Year on Year (YoY) trend is more reliable and has been showing weakness
There’s no getting around the fact that your credit score is an important factor in being approved for a loan. However, it isn’t the be-all-and-end-all and there are definitely other factors involved in determining your ability to afford to buy a home. I’ve laid them out for you below. If your credit score leaves something
Real estate is a fast-paced industry, and for many investors, the goal is to build properties to sell – and then move onto the next project. This “merchant builder” strategy aims to get in and get out as soon as possible, making a quick profit. But the risks and challenges associated with this plan are
It’s one thing to leave your heart in San Francisco, but leaving a family heirloom, an engagement ring or your lucky bowling ball at San Francisco International – or any – airport will have you singing a different song. Sleepy, rushed and distracted travelers leave thousands of objects at airport security checkpoints and in the
Prospective Federal Reserve nominee Herman Cain promised to pursue a stable dollar if confirmed to a central bank board that he thinks is too dominated by academics. In an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal, the former presidential candidate, Kansas City Fed board president and Godfather’s Pizza CEO cited what he called the “professor standard”
Exchange-traded funds are getting a revamp at Goldman Sachs. The big bank has doubled down on a concept called smart beta, which blends passive and active investing strategies to build portfolios based on non-traditional metrics. At Goldman, the strategy is branded as ActiveBeta and revolves around four factors: value, quality, momentum and low volatility. “We
As the gig economy explodes, it’s easier than ever to be your own boss. But you still have to answer to Uncle Sam. Indeed, the percentage of workers in alternative work arrangements, including independent contractors or freelancers, increased during the 2000s, after barely budging in the 10 years before that, according to a report by
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Photocredit: Getty Getty The last (March 17) posting regarding the oil price indicated that there would be a high in late April. Black gold is at a high in the last week of April according to cycles-based research. The first graphic below shows that oil is
The idea of living mortgage-free can be particularly enticing for individuals nearing retirement. At this time, it’s also common for empty-nesters to consider selling the large family home in favor of a smaller property or condo that’s easier to maintain. Homeowners who have lived in a house for a long time and now have a
An interview with billionaire investor and founder of Duquesne Capital, Stanley Druckenmiller. In this interview, Stanley discusses what indicators he uses to predict if a recession is coming, his are currently on amber and getting close to red. Stanley also talks about his investment process and evaluates a range of investments. ? Books on Stanley
At a Boeing manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, the aerospace giant reportedly pressured workers to speed up production while ignoring employee complaints about potential safety risks and defective manufacturing, according to a new report from The New York Times. After interviewing more than a dozen current and former employees of the Boeing facility,
This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. Canadian marijuana grower Canopy Growth announced Thursday a $3.4 billion deal to acquire Acreage Holdings after cannabis has been legalized in the United States. “Today we announce a complex transaction with a simple objective. Our right to acquire Acreage secures our entrance strategy into the United
Although former Yankee first baseman Mark Teixeira earned a fortune on the baseball diamond, he’s always preached the value of living on a budget. “There’s many jobs out there that you can do forever. … Baseball’s not one of them,” the Major League All-Star said. Originally drafted in 2001 by the Texas Rangers, Teixeira later
Growth or yield? Why choose when we can have both. There are 32 dividend hikes on the way that are going to set up their investors for a big 12 months ahead. How? Simple–these payout raises are going to provide fuel to their attached share prices. The 10%+ raises (and there will be double-digit increases)
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 includes a warning about potential Social Security fraud, addresses effects of spousal benefits on other benefits, switching between benefits, when excess spousal benefit can be available, and options with older
What does the Halifax House Price Report really mean? Adobe Stock UK homeowners have often found themselves ‘earning’ more from the increasing value of their property than from their take-home pay. But new research today from Halifax suggests that this historic trend might be reversing. For many in the property market, this is welcome news.
U.S. intelligence has accused Huawei Technologies of being funded by Chinese state security, The Times said on Saturday, adding to the list of allegations faced by the Chinese technology company in the West. The CIA accused Huawei of receiving funding from China’s National Security Commission, the People’s Liberation Army and a third branch of the
The “Fast Money” traders shared their first moves for the market open. Brian Kelly was a buyer of the Long-Term Bond ETF. Karen Finerman was a buyer of Anthem. Dan Suzuki was a buyer of the Health Care ETF. Guy Adami was a buyer of Wynn Resorts. Trader disclosure: Brian Kelly is long Bitcoin, Litecoin
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