The horrific images emerging from Afghanistan today depict a nation in turmoil and its related human tragedy. Just as with most news events of this type, it does not convey the lives and homes that many of those fleeing leave behind. That is both understandable and unfortunate. Americans may be surprised to learn that quite
Month: August 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Pete Marovich | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Joe Biden on Monday once again urged more Americans to get vaccinated against Covid-19, saying the majority of deaths and hospitalizations in the U.S. due to
Los Angeles County Regional Food Bank workers help with food distribution in Willowbrook, California on April 29, 2021. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images States that withdrew early from federal unemployment programs pushed few people back to work and fueled a nearly $2 billion cut in household spending, potentially hurting their local economies,
In this article NGCA BA The modified 737 aircraft “Cosmic Girl” lifts off from Mojave Air and Space Port in California carrying a LauncherOne rocket on June 30, 2021. Virgin Orbit Virgin Orbit, the satellite-launching spinoff off of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, is preparing to go public, announcing Monday that it will merge with a SPAC
Hero Images | Getty Images At some point, individuals who are charitably inclined might determine that writing checks here and there to various nonprofits is no longer cutting it. For those who want a more permanent way to help the greater good during their lifetime, and perhaps beyond, options include either a private foundation or
Should you be worrying right now? Are we about to go back to the future where economic malaise brings a sorrowful stew of high inflation and rising interest rates? Or is this just a temporary temporal anomaly caused by a fixable mix of bad luck and bad decision making? You might have noticed inflation hitting
Worried about what new taxes are coming? You’re not alone. The bipartisan infrastructure bill (H.R. 3684) released August 1 confirms that Democrats are saving their tax code proposals for an upcoming year-end reconciliation bill like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. On August 9 Senate Democrats released their long-awaited budget resolution, which includes reconciliation instructions on $3.5 trillion in new spending and
Brocreative | Getty Images Since July, millions of American families with children have received monthly checks through the new enhanced child tax credit. Even more will see a larger than usual credit — and potential refund, depending on other aspects of their situation — come tax time next year. So far, the credit has slashed
When Hamilton House was built in southern Maine around 1785, the invention of air conditioning was still over two centuries away. But this Georgian manor house stays remarkably cool on hot summer days, a function of its traditional design. “It’s a matter of good air flow,” says Ben Haavik, Team Leader for Property Care at
In this article DIS TGT A child holds a Walt Disney Co. Pixar Cars brand toy at a Target Corp. store in Chicago. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Target said Monday that it will roughly triple the number of Disney shops within its stores, helping to drive foot traffic as the holiday season
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 20, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Stock futures were higher in early morning trading Monday following a volatile week on Wall Street as investors eye a key event where the Federal Reserve could hint at
In this article MNTV svetikd | E+ | Getty Images People of color are still lagging behind when it comes to investing, a new CNBC/Momentive Invest in You survey found. Half of Black U.S. adults and 49% of Hispanics don’t currently own individual stocks, mutual funds, bonds, exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrency or real estate. Meanwhile, 32%
How is this possible—a retirement pension that you can undo? Most lifetime annuities are irrevocable. But three months ago a Canadian company, Purpose Investments, began offering the Purpose Longevity Pension Fund, a lifetime annuity with an exit door. You can put your money in now, start collecting a monthly income, and then change your mind
A Malibu spec home aiming for a Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) hits the market for $32 million. Located in Ventura, Calif., developer Crown Pointe Estate’s “Zero 1” residence is seeking an elusive green certification and a serious eco-warrior buyer. The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom home sits in 14,429 square feet. It is the first of the MariSol
In this article BTC.BS=-USS An illustration showing physical bitcoins alongside binary code displayed on a laptop. Jakub Porzycki | NurPhoto via Getty Images Bitcoin neared $50,000 as it continues to rebound after months of weakness The world’s largest digital currency by market value rose to $49,821 on Saturday afternoon in New York, according to data from Coinbase.
In this article LTC.CM= ETH.CM= BCH.CM= BTC.CM= PYPL PayPal has launched its cryptocurrency service in the U.K. PayPal LONDON — PayPal is launching its cryptocurrency service in the U.K. The U.S. online payments giant said Monday it would let British customers buy, hold and sell digital currencies, starting this week. It marks the the first
Your aging parent may have demanded something from you long ago: “Promise you’ll never put me in a home!” And you may have promised that. Perhaps you never thought through the implications. For elders who saw what healthcare was like before Medicare in 1965, their fears are founded in what things looked like then: unregulated
Recently I was puzzling about how it could be that the Tax Court had by mid-August received more petitions than it had in total in each of the past three years. Had I not had the good fortune to retire from active practice in 2018, I might have known. There is a good chance that the
In the world of luxury real estate, closing a deal can be as nuanced as it is cut-throat. Here’s how two top real estate agents recently set a record in one of Los Angeles’ hottest markets. The Sherman Oaks residence received multiple offers thanks in part to the savvy marketing techniques … [+] leverages by
In this article DIS Jodie Comer and Ryan Reynolds star in 20th Century Studio’s “Free Guy.” Disney A charismatic Ryan Reynolds and good word-of-mouth helped Walt Disney’s “Free Guy” stay at the top of the box office. The film added another $18.8 million domestically over the weekend, a 34% drop from its opening tally. Known
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