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IRS will finally let most Americans file taxes online next year

Starting from the next tax year, a significant transition is underway for most US taxpayers as they will be able to file their taxes entirely paperless with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This move is part of the IRS's broader initiative to achieve total paperless processing by the

Nine in ten graduates said learning a skilled trade can create a better pathway to financial security than going to college

Amid a high demand for skilled professionals such as electricians and plumbers, a growing number of recent university graduates in the United States are questioning the value of their costly education. According to a survey conducted by Thumbtack, a platform connecting local professionals with customers seeking home services, nine out

For an existing single-family home at California’s median price of $830,620, buyers needed a minimum annual income of $208,000 to qualify for a 30-year mortgage after a 20% down payment

As interest rates rose and housing inventory remained scarce, the dream of homeownership in California moved even further out of reach for many prospective buyers. According to a report from the California Association of Realtors, only 16% of households in the state were able to meet the qualification criteria for

Goldman Sachs, $GS, Morgan Stanley, $MS, JPMorgan Chase, $JPM, and UBS have agreed to pay almost $500 million to settle a long-running lawsuit alleging they violated antitrust laws by blocking efforts to modernise the stock lending market.

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and UBS have collectively agreed to pay $499 million to resolve an antitrust lawsuit lodged by investors. The lawsuit alleged that these financial institutions colluded to suppress competition within the stock lending market. The settlement, disclosed in a filing at a Manhattan federal court,

China is suspending seafood imports from Japan after the release of treated wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant

Following the commencement of treated radioactive water discharge from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, a cascade of consequences has ensued, including a swift ban on Japanese seafood imports by China. This action has ignited protests both within and outside of Japan, with concerns spanning

Vivek Ramaswamy says to Nikki Haley during the GOP debate that she will do well for her future on the “board of Lockheed and Raytheon."

During the initial GOP primary debate held on Wednesday night, Nikki Haley vehemently defended the United States' provision of aid to Ukraine – a stance that differs from the perspective of Vivek Ramaswamy, who believes such aid should not be a primary concern. Speaking in Milwaukee, Haley passionately stated, "

Zillow is offering 1% down payment to lure struggling homebuyers

Zillow Group Inc. has introduced a mortgage program featuring a remarkably low 1% down payment in an effort to attract potential homebuyers who are struggling in one of the most unaffordable housing markets in nearly forty years. Zillow's 1% down payment offering stands below even Freddie Mac'

Amazon, $AMZN, illegally called the police on employees, restricted discussions about organizing and terminated an activist in the lead-up to a vote on unionization near Albany, New York, the US National Labor Relations Board has alleged

Amazon.com Inc. is facing allegations of engaging in illegal activities related to employee unionization efforts. According to a complaint filed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Amazon unlawfully called the police on its employees, imposed restrictions on discussions about organizing, and terminated an activist in the lead-up to

56% more people moved into Florida this year than moved out

The surge of people from the Northeast seeking warmth and more affordable living conditions catapulted Florida's housing market into a frenzy during the pandemic. However, this intense demand is now showing signs of slowing down. After experiencing almost a 50% increase in the past three years, single-family home

The S&P 500 could triple to 14,000 by 2034 as secular bull market cycle takes hold

The stock market has demonstrated a remarkable surge of close to 20% in the ongoing year. This upward momentum might be a part of a broader secular bull market cycle that could propel the S&P 500 to reach 14,000 points by the year 2034. This assessment comes

The S&P 500 risks a 64% collapse given extreme valuations and "unfavourable market internals"

In the year 2023, US stocks have experienced a remarkable surge, attributed to factors such as moderating inflation, waning concerns about a recession, and the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence. However, this optimistic trajectory might not be sustainable, as indicated by John Hussman. John Hussman, a veteran bear on the stock

Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has reportedly been killed in a plane crash in Russia

Russian authorities have disclosed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, along with nine others, was listed as a passenger on the flight involved in a crash between Moscow and St Petersburg. However, it remains uncertain whether Prigozhin was on board during the crash. The tragic incident took place when a business jet, en

Two JPMorgan, $JPM, traders have been sentenced for fraud for around 85k in penalities. They manipulated markets from 2008 to 2016, resulting in over $10 million in losses to market participants.

Former precious metals traders at JPMorgan Chase, Gregg Smith and Michael Nowak, have been sentenced for their involvement in fraud, attempted price manipulation, and spoofing, according to a statement from the U.S. Justice Department. Gregg Smith, residing in Scarsdale, New York, received a two-year prison sentence along with a

Hunter Biden's lawyer told prosecutors that if Hunter Biden gets charged with a gun crime, President Biden would be called to testify at trial as a witness for Hunter and would trigger a “Constitutional crisis", per Politico.

Per Politico In Halloween of 2022, Hunter Biden's attorney, Chris Clark, expressed dissatisfaction. Just weeks prior, news had leaked about federal agents potentially charging his client for unlawfully purchasing a firearm as a drug user. Clark deemed the leak "illegal" and addressed the U.S. attorney

3 years ago, the average 30-year mortgage rate was 2.98%. The median existing home price in the US was $294,000 . Currently, the 30-year mortgage rate is 7.23% and the median home price is $440,000.

Mortgage rates in the US have surged to their highest levels in over two decades. The average rate for a 30-year fixed loan reached 7.09%, marking an increase from the previous week's 6.96% and the highest rate seen since April 2002. Freddie Mac released this information

Two-thirds of executives at US financial services firms would quit if they had to return to the office 5 days a week

A recent report by Deloitte has revealed that top executives within major financial institutions hold such a strong preference for remote work that a significant portion of them would consider resigning if compelled to return to a full five-day office schedule. Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence jointly conducted a survey in

The typical American household spent $709 more in July than they did two years ago to buy the same goods and services

Moody's Analytics reveals that the average American household spent $709 more in July compared to two years ago for the same goods and services. In comparison to the previous year, households spent $202 more this July. THE CAUSE: Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, emphasized

New York City is rolling out a plan to convert vacant offices into as many as 20,000 new housing units

New York City is unveiling an initiative aimed at transforming vacant office spaces into up to 20,000 new housing units. This strategy involves establishing a multi-agency group to assist developers in navigating regulatory hurdles and rezoning a specific section of Manhattan, referred to as Midtown South. These actions follow

Texas power prices have surged 6,000%, climbing toward the $5,000 price cap, leading the state grid to ask consumers to voluntary cut energy usage

Spot electricity prices in Texas have experienced an astonishing surge of over 60 times their previous levels, approaching the $5,000 price cap. This escalation is occurring as the state's power grid grapples with some of the most challenging power supply conditions seen this summer. Real-time prices on

Workers making over $150,000 a year prefer working from home and would be willing to take a 20% pay cut to continue doing so

Criticism often falls on younger workers for driving the remote work trend, but a recent study by McKinsey reveals that it's not just the younger generation embracing remote work. Even high-earning mid to senior-level professionals are fully committed to the work-from-home culture and are ready to make sacrifices

Institutional investors may control 40% of U.S. single-family rental homes by 2030

As the housing market in the United States displays signs of cooling after a prolonged period of rapid growth, there is a distinct group that might actually welcome a downturn. Following the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, corporations and institutional investors sought to increase their acquisitions of residential real

Apple, $AAPL, will soon pay out between $310 million and $500 million to millions of users who had their battery weakened by software updates

After a prolonged legal process, Apple users are now receiving their $65 compensation as a result of a class action lawsuit dating back to 2018. The lawsuit accused Apple of intentionally slowing down iPhones to incentivize consumers to upgrade to newer models. Apple reached an agreement in March 2020 to

Trump on Fox Business right now: I would not reappoint Jerome Powell again as Fed Chair if elected.

In a televised interview on Thursday, former President Trump stated that if he were to be reelected to the presidency in 2024, he would not select Jerome Powell for another term as the head of the Federal Reserve. Trump shared with Fox Business Network's Larry Kudlow, a former

China’s second largest developer Evergrande files for chapter 15 bankruptcy in New York

China's Evergrande Group, formerly the country's second-largest property developer, has officially filed for bankruptcy in New York on Thursday. The company, burdened with heavy borrowing and debt defaults in 2021, triggered a significant property crisis within China's economy that continues to reverberate. Evergrande'

Elon Musk’s SpaceX sold all its $373 million Bitcoin from 2021,

SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, reportedly reduced the recorded worth of its bitcoin holdings by a combined sum of $373 million during the years 2020 and 2021. This financial insight into the company's operations was revealed in documents cited by the Wall Street Journal in