“Escapology: Modern Cabins, Cottages and Retreats,” by interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan features a photographed collection of retreats to inspire peaceful and quiet living. The Backcountry Hut Company for “Escapology” From a massive mountain lodge overlooking a tranquil lake to a contemporary treehouse nestled deep within a Nordic forest, some of us
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By Nancy Collamer, Next Avenue Getty Between Covid-19, record-high unemployment numbers and the collapse of entire industry sectors, 2020 has been a miserable year for older workers. In fact, for the first time in nearly 50 years, older workers face higher unemployment than mid-career workers, according to The New School Retirement Equity Lab. And a
Fundstrat Global Advisors Tom Lee is calling for stocks to rally into year-end. It’s not dependent on any single election outcome. Rather, it takes into account three widely-talked about scenarios. Lee’s base case: Joe Biden wins with a blue wave due to his strength in the polls and betting markets. “That rally is roughly 10%,”
A passenger wearing a facemask exiting the arrival hall at the Hong Kong International Airport terminal. Miguel Candela | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images SINGAPORE — The travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore could take effect within this month —and discussions are ongoing with other countries including Thailand and Japan, according to
The U.K. goes back into lockdown this week — but in some cases, it still makes sense to plan for when restrictions go away. One British luxury train, in particular, certainly requires early booking. This month, the Belmond British Pullman was named the best luxury train journey in the world by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020
Open enrollment season is underway for most employees. With millions of others suddenly out of work, employer-sponsored health insurance is a benefit that workers who still have jobs may not be so quick to take for granted this year. About 157 million Americans rely on employer-sponsored coverage and yet, before 2020, most people spent very
Much of the commentary on the VAT and Customs Duty implications of Brexit relates to the movement of goods between the UK and European Union (EU) and vice versa. It is worth noting that there are also potential VAT changes to consider for businesses that provide services rather than goods. Brexit concept Getty Images/iStockphoto Where
Larry Genet is a Senior Vice President at CBRE, Inc., focusing on sales and leasing of industrial and office properties in South Florida. getty I vividly remember what it was like being a junior broker. I was hungry for success but lacked experience and had a lot of doors slammed in my face. It was an
getty The Main Street New Loan Facility Program was established as a part of the CARES Act earlier this year to provide banks with a 95% guaranteed re-payment when they extend credit under this program to a business borrower. In an apparent reaction to the delay in extending new PPP loans the SBA announced on
NBC News’ presidential historian Michael Beschloss warned on election eve that the credibility of the United States is “absolutely on the line” when it comes to the results of the presidential election. “You have not had a situation where a president has said, ‘I have a real worry that this is not going to be
U.S. stock futures rose slightly in overnight trading as investors awaited Tuesday’s Presidential election between incumbent Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Dow futures rose 84 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.2% and 0.22%, respectively. Stocks rebounded on Monday from a sell-off to end October that was driven by a
How is Wall Street positioned for the election? Even Wall Street isn’t sure. For most of October, “buy the stimulus trade” was the main idea on Wall Street. After all, polls showed odds were good for a Biden victory that would likely entail some kind of large-scale stimulus. Investors were buying small-cap stocks, infrastructure plays, and
There’s a famous line from legendary football coach Vince Lombardi that goes, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” But as a former professional poker player who has won more than $4 million in poker tournaments, I’ve found that during times of high uncertainty, the opposite may be closer to the truth. Quitters often win, and
Ika84 | E+ | Getty Images Here’s one open enrollment period that people without health insurance may want to pay attention to. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 — unless your state has a later closing date — individuals or families without medical coverage can sign up for a plan through the federal health exchange
getty The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced some changes to its collections processes to assist taxpayers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Specifically, the IRS says it is expanding taxpayer options for making payments and alternatives to resolve balances owed. “The IRS understands that many taxpayers face challenges, and we’re working hard to help
Real estate is a highly competitive market, especially in the commercial sector. The work you put in is often what you get back, and it requires a lot of time, energy and persistence to make a name in the market. One important tip is to ensure you’re choosing the right properties to invest in, so
Women Bear The Brunt Of The Recession getty The labor market is in a “she-cession”. Women bear the brunt of the pandemic. Yet President Trump promised “we’re getting your husband’s back to work” at a rally in Michigan. This dated vision of women’s participation in the labor market ignores the plight of millions of women,
CNBC’s “College Voices 2020” is a series written by CNBC fall interns from universities across the country about coming of age, getting their college education and launching their careers during these extraordinary times. Colette Ngo is a senior at Chapman University. Young voters are fired up and research shows they will be a decisive factor
Colorox brand toilet bowl cleaner sits on display at a supermarket in Princeton, Ill. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines midday Monday: SolarEdge Technologies – Shares of the solar-equipment maker jumped more than 4% ahead of the company’s third-quarter results, which will be released after the bell. Research
The global governmental response to the coronavirus pandemic has been rife with shortcomings that have prolonged the acute phase of the health crisis, “Black Swan” author Nassim Taleb told CNBC on Monday. “I think this is a case study of government worldwide incompetence in dealing with a problem and denial,” said Taleb, whose best-selling 2007