A store displays a sign before closing down permanently in Arlington, Virginia. OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images States are poised to raise taxes on businesses starting next year and cut jobless benefits for workers as the coronavirus-fueled downturn continues to stress unemployment systems around the country. Industries like bars and restaurants that were hit hardest
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Watch Tax Notes International contributing editors Robert Goulder and Nana Ama Sarfo discuss the tax development of OECD, how it compares to that of the U.N., and the OECD’s past and present international tax reform efforts. Here are a few highlights . . . On the history of the League of Nations and the United Nations Nana
Exterior Jacob Elliot Not even a celebrity name is immune to a price reduction in the softening market of San Francisco. As one of the most expensive real estate markets in America, the city might be on the cusp of seeing something it hasn’t seen in a very long time: a buyers’ market. By the
Wenjie Dong | E+ | Getty Images An expert in smart cities has emphasized the importance of redefining “smart mobility,” arguing the most successful urbanized areas have benefited by moving away from traditional transport systems. Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Friday, Arturo Bris, director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center, said the way
Check out the companies making headlines in the premarket Friday: Home Depot (HD), Lowe’s (LOW) — An analyst at Oppenheimer downgraded both of the home improvement companies to “perform” from “outperform.” He also lowered his price targets on the two stocks, noting that, near term, “we’re increasingly concerned that the market is becoming too lax toward chances
A trader working after the Nasdaq opening bell ceremony on April 18, 2019 in New York City. Kena Betancur | Getty Images Stock picking has a terrible track record, and it’s getting worse. That’s the thesis of Larry Swedroe and Andrew Berkin’s book, “The Incredible Shrinking Alpha,” just out in its second edition. Swedroe is
The New York Stock Exchange. Andrew Burton | Getty Images The financial markets are rising and the economy is falling. What is with this disconnect between the two? Many investors may be asking themselves if this is all a cause for concern. So, what’s an investor to do? To begin with, the financial markets were
Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty Images Open enrollment for health insurance is around the corner. That means if you’re shopping on your own for medical coverage, be on guard. New research from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that some insurance agents engaged in potentially deceptive sales practices when marketing health care coverage. From
getty We’re approaching a crossroad in estate planning, and those who might be affected need to take action before we reach it. Few people today have to worry about federal estate and gift taxes, because of the high level of exemptions. But there’s a high probability of significant changes in the estate tax law in
Getty Our schools stopped in-person instruction due to the pandemic in March. Within a few weeks, it was evident that we were going to have to make some changes. My daughter, who was studying for the German AP exam, was encouraged to practice at home. Since I could – at best – only order a
Parkline Chicago Level 18 Lounge: The two-story social lounge, located on the 18th floor of Parkline … [+] Chicago, is one of a host of amenities offered to the building’s apartment and condominium residents. The lounge offers spaces for small groups to spread out as well as sweeping views of the lake, parks and city
The morning sun rises over a neighborhood as a heatwave continues during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Encinitas, California, U.S., August 19, 2020. Mike Blake | Reuters SINGAPORE — Governments should continue to make investments that combat climate change, even while they focus on coping with the coronavirus pandemic, said Judith Rodin, President Emerita
Herman Miller Aeron chair Source: Herman Miller Shares of office furniture retailer Herman Miller are surging after a blowout earnings report that showed the company is benefiting from the work-from-home trend. Herman Miller jumped more than 35% in midday trading on Thursday, while the broader market was under pressure. As the coronavirus pandemic forces millions
Always wanted to live abroad? Now may be your best chance. More countries are inviting travelers to trade their home offices for the opportunity to live and work abroad during the pandemic. Stanford University economist Nicholas Bloom estimates 42% of the U.S. labor force is now working from home full time. And workers may not
Stock futures held steady in overnight trading on Thursday after another sell-off on Wall Street led by major technology names. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 50 points. The S&P 500 futures and the Nasdaq 100 futures were both flat. During Thursday’s regular trading session, the S&P 500 declined 0.8% for its
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announced a resolution Thursday that would broadly cancel federal student loan debt during the coronavirus crisis. The resolution calls on President Donald Trump to take executive action to forgive up to $50,000 in debt for borrowers. The economic aftermath from the pandemic, which caused
By Chris Farrell, Next Avenue Contributor getty What is the largest uninsured financial risk older Americans confront? The potentially crippling cost of long-term care. Approximately half of Americans turning 65 on the day you read this column will need some kind of long-term care and support services sometime. You might think that most of them
KATWIJK, NETHERLANDS – JULY 7: In this photo illustration, visual representations of the digital … [+] Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, gold chain necklace and silver coins are displayed atop Euro banknotes on July 7, 2020 in Katwijk, Netherlands. (Photo by Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images) Getty Images How much you paid for your cryptocurrency (the cost basis) has a
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Top U.S. health officials testified before a congressional subcommittee on Wednesday, speaking on public safety measures and expected timelines for vaccine approval and a return to “regular life.” Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said face masks may provide more protection than an eventual vaccine, which he separately said could