Feeling altruistic? This tax strategy can keep Medicare premiums in check
There's no denying the feel-good effect of donating to charity. But some giving strategies are more tax-savvy than others. This tactic allows you to give without...
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Here are tips from financial advisors for getting your Medicare coverage right
Under Medicare, which you are eligible for at age 65, it can be challenging in some circumstances to change plans and costly if you get your...
Black-owned restaurants in NYC struggle for survival as stimulus stalemate drags on
Black restaurants in New York have seen revenue decline as much as 80% since the start of the pandemic. To help, Black Restaurant Week is coming...
As stimulus talks drag on in Washington, millions of small businesses await guidance on PPP loan forgiveness
Small business owners are not just waiting for additional stimulus money from Washington, they need clarity on how the IRS will tax their PPP loans.
Proving Your Product Market to Investors
One of the key elements to attracting potential investors is to prove your product market. Learn a few strategies to demonstrate your product’s market fit. Continue...
Trump says he 'prepaid' his taxes. So do millions of other Americans. Here's what that may mean
During the final debate on Thursday, President Donald Trump said that he prepaid millions of dollars in taxes. Experts think he meant quarterly estimated payments. Here's...
Retail investors are becoming more than shareholders
Andreeson Horowitz Matthieu Hafemeister Oct 23, 2020 Historically, the definition of an investor has been almost entirely focused on the financial component: the flow of capital...
Long-term unemployment spikes for millions of Americans. Aid that’s kept them afloat may end soon
As of September, 2.4 million Americans have been unemployed for more than 27 weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. The aid that many have relied on...
Goldman is clawing back millions in pay from CEO David Solomon, Lloyd Blankfein and others
The punishment meted out by the board of the New York-based bank may be viewed as an indirect acknowledgement that Goldman's leaders had some responsibility for...
Bank Shot: Canada may be a laggard, but these B.C. fintechs are ready for open banking
BCBusiness Michael McCullough Oct 20, 2020 Will COVID-19 be the shock that finally shakes up our stodgy (and expensive) payment systems? If you’re like me, you...
Here's how to handle an unexpected windfall of money
Depending on the assets you're inheriting, you may need to take steps to ensure you avoid unexpected taxes or expenses.
Pulled money from a 401(k) plan for an emergency? What it means for your taxes
The CARES Act gave savers friendlier terms in the event they tap a last-resort pot of cash: a withdrawal of up to $100,000 from a retirement...
GOP’s Marco Rubio: I'm open to voting for higher Covid stimulus because Americans need help
"I think the price of not doing something is even higher," the Florida Republican told CNBC on Thursday. "I'm willing to be flexible about it because...
How to snare more income from your investments in a time of low Treasury yields
With yields near zero on the historical benchmark for safe income — U.S. Treasurys — investors may need to add some risk to the income portion...
Unemployment claims are down. It’s not all for good reasons
About 1 million fewer workers were collecting state unemployment benefits the week of Oct. 10 relative to the week prior, the Labor Department said Thursday. Much...