The Economist recently insisted that the “employment of older workers is vital if prosperity is to be maintained.” But as much as pundits insist work in old age is vital, meaningful, and fulfilling, the truth is that many of the jobs older people find themselves in sap their vitality and are hardly rewarding. In 2020,
Month: December 2021
The Internal Revenue Service announced standard mileage rates for 2022 today for taxpayers to use in calculating the deductible costs of using a car for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. That means tax savings if you’re self-employed and drive your own car for business—and likely more money in your pocket if your employer reimburses
It’s hard to say how many prospective first-time home buyers people have struggled to buy a home in the current housing market with high demand, low inventory and multiple buyers competing for the same property, making it feel impossible to achieve the American dream of homeownership. The good news is Zillow has announced a partnership with Down
In this article PTON Peloton became a household name during the pandemic. The at-home fitness company’s stock surged more than 500% by Dec. 23, 2020, quickly boosting the small start-up into mega-cap status in less than a year. But as the economy reopens, gyms and in-person studios are also attracting people to work out outside
In this article DRI Diners wearing protective masks wait outside an Olive Garden restaurant in Thornton, Colorado, on Friday, March 19, 2021. Chet Strange | Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Friday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations, leading the company to raise its sales and earnings forecast for the rest of fiscal 2022.
In this article SEZNL Z1P-AU APT-AU AFRM An Afterpay logo is seen displayed on a smartphone. Igor Golovniov | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Shares of several “buy now, pay later” firms sank sharply after the U.S. consumer watchdog opened an investigation into the sector. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it
mphillips007 | iStock Unreleased | Getty Images If some holiday magic makes you a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot winner this weekend, don’t forget Uncle Sam will be celebrating alongside you. After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday in Powerball, the jackpot has jumped to $353 million for Saturday night’s drawing. For Mega
monkeybusinessimages | iStock | Getty Images The borrowing costs for student loans could get more expensive soon. With the economy recovering from the pandemic and inflation a growing concern, the Federal Reserve is looking at raising interest rates three times in 2022. Those increases will impact both federal and private student loan borrowers. Here’s what
As we sail through the holiday season and past Giving Tuesday 2021, more people will get a tax deduction for their philanthropic endeavors. While many Americans are suffering under the weight of the COVID pandemic, the economy is chugging along. Real estate and the stock market values are soaring, and the economy is nearing full
In this article PTON T Chris Noth appears in a Peloton ad after his character on the Sex in the City reboot was killed off after using a Peloton. Source: YouTube Peloton removed a viral ad starring Chris Noth from its social media accounts after sexual assault allegations against the “Sex and the City” actor surfaced
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping (L-R on the screen) shake hands during an official ceremony, via teleconference, to launch Russian gas supplies to China via the eastern route. Mikhail Metzel | TASS | Getty Images BEIJING — International pressure may have pushed China and Russia closer together, but not enough for
Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes goes through a security checkpoint as she arrives at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building on December 16, 2021 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images SAN JOSE, Calif. — In his last effort to persuade the jury that Elizabeth Holmes is guilty of fraud, Assistant
(Click here to subscribe to the new Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Engine No. 1 was founded a year ago this month, and since then, has made a splash in the investing world. Most notably, the ESG-oriented investment firm took on Exxon Mobil in a proxy battle and won. It also launched an ETF and published a white paper,
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into popular “buy now, pay later” programs. The financial watchdog said it is particularly concerned about how BNPL impacts consumer debt accumulation, as well as what consumer protection laws apply and how the payment providers harvest data. “Buy now, pay later is the
Over more than three decades as a wealth advisor, business owner and coach, I’ve talked a lot about the value of saying “no.” That’s because the ability to say no to time wasters and activities that distract from your core purpose, or things that are not aligned with your values, helps to open doors to
Actually the ruination may well extend beyond Christmas or whatever winter holiday America’s low-income children observe (or don’t). The expansion of the Child Tax Credit created under the American Rescue Plan Act expires on December 31, 2021. The final advance payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit hit taxpayers’ bank accounts yesterday. The expansion increased
New York City has always attracted talent and a hub for progress. And yet, while New York graduates one of the highest numbers of STEM talent each year, the city ranks only sixth in life sciences square footage—behind the Bay Area, Boston and the Research Triangle in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina, among other
In this article MCD Herb Washington poses for a portrait outside his McDonalds restaraunt in Niles, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002. Ron Schwane | AP McDonald’s said Thursday it has settled a lawsuit brought against the fast food giant by Herb Washington, a Black franchisee who had accused the company of racial discrimination. Washington —
Federal Reserve Board building is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 19, 2019. Leah Millis | Reuters While the Federal Reserve this week managed to clarify its near-term plans, there are still more than enough questions left for the long term to give investors anxiety. Markets initially reacted favorably to the Fed’s post-meeting statement Wednesday, in
Digital cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethernum, Dash, Monero and Litecoin. Chesnot | Getty Images Most millennial millionaires have the bulk of their wealth in crypto, and they’re planning to add more in 2022 despite the recent price declines, according to the CNBC Millionaire Survey. Fully 83% of millennial millionaires own cryptocurrencies, according to the survey, which
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