House Democrats’ tax hike on tobacco, vaping may violate Biden’s pledge
House Democrats have proposed a tax hike on tobacco and nicotine to help fund their $3.5 trillion plan. The measure may violate Biden's pledge, experts say.
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House Democrats' capital gains tax proposal is better for the super rich than Biden plan
House Democrats are calling for a 25% top federal tax rate on capital gains. Biden's plan called for a 39.6% rate on the top 0.3% of...
Women are still behind men when it comes to retirement savings. What they can do to build security
Some 60% of women said they were concerned that they wouldn't be able to achieve a financially secure retirement, compared with 51% of men.
Both Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are now above $400 million. If you win big, here are 3 key things to consider
Winners of big jackpots face a few important decisions that should be handled before heading to lottery headquarters to claim their windfall.
SpaceX is set to launch four nonprofessional astronauts to orbit: Here's what you should know
SpaceX is set to make history once again, as Elon Musk's space company prepares to launch a four-member all-civilian crew to orbit.
This is age when Americans say they plan to retire
The younger investors are, the earlier they hope to retire, according to a survey. But that can be easier said than done.
“It’s absolutely mad if you think about it” — the need to rethink what we value
MaRS Molly Shoichet Sep 8, 2021 Health innovation has been the story of COVID, but economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’re still not doing it right. We...
Top US regulator tells crypto exchanges they need to ‘come in and talk to us’
Business Insider Harry Robertson Sep 14, 2021 Securities and Exchange Commission boss Gary Gensler has said crypto exchanges need to "come in and talk" to the...
How companies are dealing with burnout to keep workers on board
Many people are reevaluating their jobs and the impact of stress and isolation. Employers are now turning their attention to addressing mental health at work.
Savings app Acorns hires former Amazon executive as president, says crypto investing is coming
Acorns is stocking up on seasoned managers ahead of its expected public listing later this year.
Goldman Sachs is acquiring buy now, pay later fintech GreenSky for $2.2 billion
Goldman Sachs is taking another step into the realm of consumer finance with the $2.24 billion acquisition of GreenSky.
House Democrats promise ‘meaningful’ relief for state and local tax deduction cap
House Democrats say they will propose a bill with “meaningful” relief from the cap on state and local tax deductions, known as SALT.
You don't have to be Britney Spears to get a prenuptial agreement
You don't have to be Britney Spears to get a prenup. Lots of couples can benefit from hashing out some financial matters before getting married.
FDIC teams up with Microsoft and Truist to create fund to invest in minority-owned banks
The FDIC will this week unveil an investment fund that offers investors a way to support banks owned by and in support of people of color.
New bill looks to curb abuses of this charitable tax deduction for land preservation
Democrats' sweeping reconciliation package is poised to include a bipartisan initiative to prevent abuses of a tax deduction that promotes conservation.