Month: July 2023

Celebrating America’s birthday in the company of foreigners can be great fun. I recently spent the Fourth of July with some British expats who live in Washington, D.C., and love it here. While awaiting the fireworks, we joked about the many ways our countries’ cultures differ. My guests remarked that we Americans support the wrong
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In this article JBLU AAL SAVE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT American and JetBlue flights prepare to take off at Los Angeles International Airport, Jan. 11, 2023. Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images JetBlue Airways said Wednesday that it will end its partnership in the northeastern U.S. with American Airlines after
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“Honestly, I think the prompt irritates most people,” said Lyn James, owner of Flowers & Cappuccino by Lasting Visions in Bowman, North Dakota. James said that’s why she opted out of the tip screen when she implemented her store’s contactless point-of-sale system. Although gratuity can vary greatly, “most folks will leave at least a dollar
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The IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) has released its 2023 Annual Report to Congress. The report looks at e-filing practices and data security and makes recommendations to both Congress and the IRS that focus on electronic tax administration and cybersecurity. Background ETAAC was formed and authorized under the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act
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Almost all Federal Reserve officials at their June meeting indicated further tightening is likely, if at a slower pace than the rapid-fire rate increases that had characterized monetary policy since early 2022, according to minutes released Wednesday. Policymakers decided against a rate rise amid concerns over economic growth, even though most members think further hikes
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Over-regulation and the systemic lack of new housing in New York City have created an opportunity for investors in free-market multifamily assets. In this article, we review emerging investment trends, underlying fundamentals and drivers. We also have some recommendations for smaller investors. Investor’s Shift: Regulation Effect #1 Market rate apartments, which make up 45% of
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In this article ZE594-CN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT BYD Vice President Yang Dongsheng speaks at a launch event for the Denza N7 electric SUV on July 3, 2023, in Beijing. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car giant BYD is launching a new electric SUV, its most direct competitor
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