If you’ve been tied up the past few Mondays, you may have neglected to notice that at the beginning of each week, we’ve been taking a look at the tax proposals put forth by one of the 20, 18, 17 remaining candidates for the Democratic nomination for President. If you need a […]
New European Union hubs opened by British-based financial firms to avoid Brexit disruption will be scrutinized next year by the bloc’s markets watchdog to check whether they are gaming licensing requirements. This signals how the bloc will keep up pressure on new hubs to meet license terms, even if Britain […]
Just like all other subscriptions offered by Amazon, you can cancel Prime membership any time you want. If you cancel it during your 30-day free trial, your credit card won’t be charged. What you should know is that you can get a free trial only once. Therefore, if you try […]
It’s no secret the holiday season brings on more financial stress for many consumers. And one group — millennials — are the most susceptible to taking on more debt to keep up, according to a new survey from CreditCards.com. The survey found that more than half of the people in […]
The IRS on Wednesday released the updated tax brackets for the 2020 filing season, which have been modified to keep pace with inflation. The 2020 filing season refers to taxes that need to be filed in April 2021. Here’s a look at the new rates: Single filers 10 percent for […]
The global airline industry has experienced some of its safest years in terms of fatalities recently, despite a number of crashes, according to a new study – but long-term improvement of its risk management record is challenged by a growing number of claims and risks. The findings come from a […]
Researchers at mobile technology firm Upstream are warning millions of Google Android users to check their phones after it was revealed that an app hiding in plain sight was making upwards of $18 million of fraudulent charges. The customizable on-screen keyboard app ai.type, previously available on Google Play, has been […]
NEW YORK – For 50 years, the American Express “Green Card” has been everywhere its card members wanted to be. Launched in 1969, the Green Card gave travelers a sense of importance they didn’t feel carrying travelers’ cheques. For many people, it was their first AmEx card. Over time, however, […]
Barry Sternlicht, co-founder of the privately held Starwood Capital global investment firm, believes a wealth tax, as envisioned by Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, would not be feasible. “I think it’s a crazy idea,” Sternlicht said Friday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” The wealth tax from Sanders, […]
When you’re just starting out, life insurance may not be your first concern. Putting it off may cost you. Research shows that millennials, who are saddled with hefty student loan bills, have struggled to set money aside for other purchases — from life insurance to buying a home. On average, about 7 […]