Being savvy with money can come with a steep learning curve, even for financial experts. And for recent college graduates, learning how to spend and save can be even more of a challenge. Dan Ariely, a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, knows this firsthand. Despite teaching at a top business school, he
Month: July 2023
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The rapid rise of a few already massive tech stocks this year is causing Nasdaq to make unusual adjustments to its popular growth index. The company announced on July 7 that it will do a special rebalance of the Nasdaq 100 Index, which will take effect before the
The Powerball jackpot has reached $725 million by July 11, 2023. Medianews Group | Getty Images The Powerball jackpot topped an estimated $725 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing, becoming the seventh-largest prize in the game’s history, according to the lottery. But those winnings drop substantially after taxes. If you score the winning ticket, there are
Aretha Franklin performs onstage in New York City, Nov. 7, 2017. Dimitrios Kambouris | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images History is filled with examples of celebrities who died without a will: Bob Marley, Prince, Howard Hughes, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and even Abraham Lincoln. But a longtime legal dispute involving music icon Aretha Franklin’s
The franchising industry is bracing to see whether the U.S. will change how it regulates a structure that fuels brands from McDonald’s to Marriott. Last month, the Federal Trade Commission wrapped up a public comment period in response to its request for information on the sector and its business practices. The agency sought input from
Do you want to retire in comfort? What does that mean? Everyone has their own vision of what a comfortable retirement looks like. But there is a common thread you share with all of them. To retire with ease requires something akin to financial independence. This is the ideal. This is where you don’t ever
Professors Kathleen DeLaney Thomas and Erin Scharff discuss fake tax news and the effect it has on public policy. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I’m David Stewart, editor in chief of Tax Notes Today International. This week: unbelievable. The tax field and tax system
Have you been holding off on new purchases for your home until this week’s Amazon Prime Day deals? If you’re interested in making your house, condo, townhome, cabin or other dwelling safer, healthier, more accessible, functional, comfortable or joyful – i.e., fulfilling the five facets of wellness design – here are 10 items worth considering
In this article CHTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration, the Charter Communications logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images A change-up is coming to Charter Communications‘ cable TV packages — particularly for sports networks. The cable and broadband company said
In this article WDFC AMZN USB JPM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-200 aircraft as seen on final approach landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in USA. Nicola Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: JetBlue Airways —
Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at PGE Narodowy on June 27, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. Kevin Mazur | Wireimage | Getty Images As inflation remains high in many countries around the world, economists have found themselves considering a surprising potential contributor: music concerts. Beyoncé is currently on her first solo tour since
Photo: Envato Elements There are signs the labor market is cooling down, but job seekers may still have an edge as demand for workers remains strong — and artificial intelligence can serve as a tool in the process. Despite the worries that artificial intelligence will eliminate jobs, these advanced software systems can give you the
Looking for the best places to live around the world? There’s no better source than expats, who have a unique POV on what it’s like to live in a foreign country—and in the U.S. For the 10th year in a row, InterNations has polled nearly 12,000 expats around the globe to come up with a
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin California is one of the most overtaxed states in the nation. But as this episode of What’s Ahead warns, residents are in for a new jolt: Electricity bills will not only be based on the amount of juice consumed but also on personal incomes. That’s right.
In this article ASTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Astra CEO Chris Kemp speaks inside the company’s headquarters during its Spacetech Day, May 12, 2022. Brady Kenniston / Astra Spacecraft engine manufacturer and small rocket builder Astra plans to conduct a reverse stock split at a 1 to 15 ratio, the company disclosed in
New Chinese laws on espionage and foreign relations took effect on July 1. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — For foreign businesses in China, geopolitics hold more sway than new Chinese laws, according to analysts. National security is a growing priority for the country. Two new laws, one on espionage and
In this article AC-FR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Eastern & Oriental Express is heading back to the tracks. Services for the train service are restarting in February 2024, according to an announcement today by the train’s owner, the luxury travel company Belmond. The passenger train, long considered one of the most
Elijah Wood as Frodo in “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy. Courtesy: New Line Cinema The One Ring that collectors were coveting this summer wasn’t found in Hobbiton or deep in the tunnels of the Misty Mountains; nor was it discovered in the Elf stronghold of Rivendell, the realm of Gondor or even beyond
Do you know your life expectancy? This number may be more important in determining your investment time horizon than how close you are to retirement. Yet, the latter is what we tend to focus on. After all, most people think about how many years they have until retirement when they’re deciding how aggressively or conservatively
We’re a month or so into summer, and my inbox is already filling up with back-to-school offers. According to the National Retail Federation, 80% of shoppers expect higher prices this year—and more than 2/3 of shoppers typically plan shopping around sale events. When every dollar counts, taking advantage of state sales tax holidays can help
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