So you’re thinking about doing a major home renovation. You’ve been stuck indoors since the pandemic — and you plan to be for a while longer. So why not put some money into making it look nicer? If you’ve never remodeled your home before, getting through the process can be a complete nightmare. I’ve been through
The U.S. Supreme Court. Phil Roeder | Moment | Getty Images The Supreme Court may soon erase the Affordable Care Act from existence — an outcome that could have far-reaching consequences for American health care. The high court is expected to hear oral arguments in a case seeking to overturn the law, also known as Obamacare,
getty If you’re like most employees, one of the most important decisions that will impact your financial future has already been made for you. In 2006, Congress passed the Pension Protection Act. Despite the law’s name, it represented a watershed event for retirement savers using a 401(k) plan. It allowed employers to change how employees
Committee for Greater LA report, “No Going Back,” calls for fighting inequality and racism as … [+] response to pandemic. Committee for Greater LA Six months into the Covid pandemic, many people are asking when we can “return to normal.” But a remarkable new report “No Going Back: Together for an Equitable and Inclusive Los Angeles” rejects that
Sir David Adjaye’s Lost House in King’s Cross, London, offers dramatic living spaces in a … [+] sought-after location The Modern House Sir David Adjaye’s seminal Lost House in London is up for sale for $8.2 million, offering a rare opportunity to buy a private residence by the acclaimed Ghanaian-British architect. The 2004 concrete house,
Supermodel, philanthropist and entrepreneur Natalia Vodianova told CNBC she feels her native country Russia has coped “incredibly well” with the Covid-19 crisis. The mother of five, whose close family and charity, the Naked Heart Foundation, is based in the country, said she feels it may currently be safer for them compared to her base in
People visit China Telecom’s booth during 2019 World 5G Convention at Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center on November 21, 2019 in Beijing, China. VCG | Getty Images BEIJING — Global investors are stepping up their bets on Asia, particularly China, regardless of the coronavirus pandemic’s shock to growth or growing geopolitical tensions. Just this
After closing its borders six months ago, South Africa is scheduled to reopen to international travelers on Oct. 1. Kruger National Park and the country’s winery-laden Western Cape — which includes the capital city of Cape Town and its most famous natural wonder, Table Mountain — will likely dominate travelers’ itineraries. But there are other parts of
Tom Brenner | Reuters A legislative stalemate in Washington is preventing Congress from getting more financial relief to millions of Americans who are facing financial hardship. Despite that impasse, there are actually a handful of stimulus initiatives that leaders on both sides of the aisle agree on. They just have not been combined into one
The next step is to see how upside potential develops through a participation rate. The insurance company can use the remaining funds to buy a one-year at-the-money call option on the S&P 500 index. This is a financial derivative that provides its owner with the right, but not the obligation, to buy shares of the
getty Beginning in January 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be expanding the voluntary Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) program. What Is An IP PIN? An IP PIN is a six-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent tax refund fraud on federal income tax returns. An IP PIN helps the IRS to
Andreas Anusavice, CEO at Fast Cash Offer. getty Owning and managing a real estate property brings with it a series of overhead costs and responsibilities that are challenging enough during normal times. Throw in a once-in-a-century pandemic and the ensuing, inevitable moratorium eviction policies and you’ve undoubtedly got yourself a recipe for a lengthy, disastrous situation.
Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson told CNBC on Thursday that the pharmaceutical company is not cutting any corners in its pursuit of developing a coronavirus vaccine. “We have been making vaccines for over 100 years. We haven’t changed anything in the way we do things, we’ve just accelerated,” Hudson said in an interview with Jim Cramer on
Steelcase Office solutions redesigned for Coronavirus Source: Steelcase What will the post-Covid workplace look like? Steelcase is one of the largest manufacturers of office furniture — desks, chairs, storage products and office pods — and they have a lot of ideas. They are partnering with MIT to better understand how air circulates in an office
Different generations, no matter how old or young, are all very different, and that’s part of life’s excitement. But the core teachings about success remain largely the same. I have two sons, a daughter and several grandchildren. And I don’t plan to retire anytime soon. In fact, I’m still running the same billion-dollar money management firm I’ve
Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey, speaks during a fiscal year 2020 budget address at the New Jersey State Assembly chamber on March 5, 2019. Ron Antonelli | Bloomberg | Getty Images Millionaires in New Jersey may not have many options to duck a new tax hike on their income. Earlier this month, Gov. Phil
One of the main draws of the Paycheck Protection Program was the ability to have loans forgiven if the money was used as the law permitted — with 60% of the capital going to payroll and 40% to other allowable expenses. But as forgiveness opened up last month, some banks and small businesses are reporting difficulty
UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 31: Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., arrives to the Capitol before the House vote … [+] on an impeachment inquiry resolution on Thursday, October 31, 2019. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images In the news today: “Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) today introduced the
Disney’s new CEO Bob Chapek seen here at Hong Kong Disneyland. The company paid less than half a … [+] percent in federal taxes last year. ASSOCIATED PRESS Depending on who you ask, paying taxes contributes to the commonwealth of a nation. But if you can avoid it, it contributes to the company’s bottom line,
New York can improve rent-stabilized housing policies to benefit tenants. Ariel Property Advisors The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) left landlords of rent-stabilized multifamily properties to wonder why they should invest further capital in their buildings. Prior to the HSTPA the formula was simple: owners could raise rents in order to