Mike Green | CNBC The Federal Reserve “didn’t do their homework” and mischaracterized the spike in inflation that has plagued the U.S. economy over the last two years, according to Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz. U.S. inflation started to gain pace in early 2021 as the economy emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, rising from an
Powerball’s jackpot has risen to a sizable $420 million ahead of Saturday night’s draw, although the take-home amount will vary based on your choice of payout and the state taxes where you live. There are two payout options when you win the jackpot: The amount spread out over 30 years as an annual payment, or
Close up upset businesswoman in glasses having problem with laptop, broken or discharged device, confused unhappy woman looking at computer screen, reading bad news, unexpected debt or spam Fizkes | Istock | Getty Images The interest on federal student loans has started accruing again. Since March 2020, the interest rate on most government-owned education debt
The Biden administration has announced its list of the first 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations, a step allowed for the first time when Congress passed last year’s Inflation Reduction Act. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PhRMA), the main drugmaker lobby, blasted the law. No surprise there. But its reasoning is evidence of
A gift is only a gift when it is completed, according to the tax code. In a recent case, an individual signed a power of attorney appointing his son as agent. Over seven years, the son used the power to make year-end annual gifts from the father to family members. In September of the eighth
Paradise Island has earned its name. Clear turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and a resort vibe define the island in the Bahamas connected to the capital city of Nassau by two bridges. Paradise Island in the Bahamas boasts clear turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. MAISON Bahamas An elite gated community on the island’s easternmost tip adds
In this article DIS NFLX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Barry Diller Mike Newberg | CNBC Barry Diller is calling on the legacy Hollywood studios to end the dual writers and actors strikes, otherwise it’ll be “catastrophic” to the industry. The media mogul, speaking on the podcast “On with Kara Swisher,” said the strikes
In this article A4N1-FF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Polestar 3 SUV, originally expected late this year, has been pushed into early 2024 because of delays with its Volvo-developed software. Courtesy: Polestar Swedish electric-vehicle maker Polestar on Thursday reiterated that it still expects to deliver at least 60,000 EVs in 2023, with a
In this article ABB.N-CH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The CEO of Swedish-Swiss multinational robotics firm ABB said he has been “disappointed” by the state of the Chinese market, adding he expects conditions will prove challenging for the rest of the year. “China is not really developing as we hoped in the beginning of
Jlco – Julia Amaral | Istock | Getty Images After a three-year pause, millions of Americans with federal student loans will receive their first bill in roughly a month. When borrowers get their bills in October, they’ll be interacting with a lending system that has undergone several changes since before the pandemic. Here are four
Summer 2023 has been the season of international travel for Americans, who have touched down in Europe and the Pacific in record numbers. American arrivals in Europe are expected to surpass last year’s numbers by 55%, and the season isn’t over yet. The top places U.S. travelers are visiting are London, Paris, Rome, and Dublin,
Tax Notes contributing editors Robert Goulder and Joseph J. Thorndike examine Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cryptocurrency tax proposal, all in five minutes. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Robert Goulder: There is a presidential election next year, and some of the candidates are already teasing us with tax proposals. One of the
Looking for a new home — or perhaps a second one — involves weighing multiple factors. One crucial aspect many prioritize is the community where the home is located. However, contributing to the local amenities such as schools and public works means paying property taxes. And if you want to avoid the exorbitant costs of
In this article LULU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A customer enters a Lululemon store on June 02, 2023 in Corte Madera, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Lululemon raised its full-year guidance Thursday after reporting an 18% jump in both sales and profit, beating Wall Street’s estimates. The athletic apparel retailer now expects
“Buy-now, pay-later” firm Klarna aims to return to profit by summer 2023. Jakub Porzycki | NurPhoto | Getty Images Swedish buy now, pay later firm Klarna reduced its losses by roughly 67% in the first half of 2023, as the company dramatically cut costs in a bid toward profitability. The company reported overall net operating
Ralph Orlowski | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. MongoDB — Shares of the database software maker gained 5% in extended trading. MongoDB reported earnings of 93 cents per share, excluding items, on revenue totaling $423.8 million in the second quarter. That came in ahead of the earnings per share of
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) “It’s very difficult to buy a sports team and lose money,” Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein recently said in an interview for a CNBC podcast. Historically, that purported upside has only been enjoyed by the wealthiest of the wealthy. But most major U.S. sport leagues have – just within the last
A shopper makes their way through a grocery store on July 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images As high inflation persists, many workers may be struggling to come up with the cash to cover an unexpected emergency expense. To that point, 63% of employees are unable to
Higher income earners received a momentary reprieve from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A planned change to catch-up contributions and how they’re classified for tax purposes was set to go into effect in 2024, but the IRS announced it will delay the change until 2026. When the Secure Act 2.0 of 2022 passed, it scheduled
The IRS has announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, businesses that are required to file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, may be required to file electronically instead of filing a paper return. Cash Reporting Requirements Under U.S. law, any individual or business who receives more than $10,000 in one transaction or a