Scam victims can owe taxes on stolen money. A bill in Congress could offer relief
A bill in the House would restore a pre-2018 rule that generally allowed a tax deduction for theft losses and would add other relief for fraud...
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How are prediction markets taxed? The IRS hasn’t provided guidance yet
Experts say the lack of federal guidance makes it's unclear on how prediction markets winnings should be reported and levied.
Homebuyer affordability slipped for fifth straight month, real estate index shows
With both home prices and mortgage rates climbing since earlier this year, affording a home has become harder, according to a housing affordability index.
Following the Money: Strategic Investors in the AI Lab Race
The largest AI labs are no longer being funded primarily by traditional venture capital. Instead, the biggest checks are coming from cloud providers and chipmakers with...
IRS tax liens can be a 'kiss of death,' consumer advocate says — and they're on the rise
Federal tax liens filed by the Internal Revenue Service can impact people's employment and their ability to access credit.
Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, survey finds — but many expect to fall short
Just 30% of workplace retirement plan investors think they'll reach $1 million before retiring, a new survey finds. Here's what's getting in their way.
Short sellers load up against SpaceX as stock drops below IPO price
About 185 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 29% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.
IRS chief Bisignano: 'We should have every family enrolled in a Trump Account'
"I think the objective is to have 70 million children under 18 to have a Trump Account," IRS CEO Frank Bigisnano said.
EP #555 The Formula to Go From $0 to $153,273 on Kickstarter | Razor Rinser 2.0
You’ll never believe this story. Get ready to be blown away by some of these valuable crowdfunding tactics. In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman...
Historic IBM stock crash sets up unique options strategy
IBM shares fell just over $73 to approximately $217 — a jaw-dropping 25% single-day decapitation.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness has new rules — 3 changes borrowers should know about
Recent changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness should prompt borrowers to confirm that their repayment plan and loan type remain eligible for the relief.
SK Hynix options begin trading. But another group of stocks is stealing its thunder
One explanation for the lack of notable call-buying is that the surge in single-stock ETFs and leveraged funds stole a big chunk of the speculative limelight.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Some consumers are using buy now, pay later for essential expenses like groceries, rent and utility bills. But more BNPL users have recently had a late...
Here’s the inflation breakdown for June 2026 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3.5% in June from a year earlier, a deceleration after several months of upward moves.
What Is a Lead Investor and Why Does It Matter?
What Is a Lead Investor and Why Does It Matter? In startup fundraising, a lead investor is usually the firm or individual helping drive and structure...