House and Senate Democrats and staff celebrated the signing into law of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. “For a while, people doubted whether (this) was going to happen, but we are in a season of substance,” said the president. “Today offers further proof that the
When planning a wedding, choosing the right venue matters. A destination wedding is something you may consider if you’d like to tie the knot someplace memorable. Destination weddings are ceremonies that are hosted away from the couple’s hometown and usually require travel for the wedding party and guests. Key Takeaways A destination wedding takes place
Homeowners who want to add energy-efficient features to their home can save substantial money in utilities bills, but they have other costs to consider. Along with the potential for savings on energy costs, energy-efficient features can provide a number of benefits for the environment and for the occupants’ health. However, the technology that helps a
The bear market of 2022 has many investors down. Not only have many lost money, but there are also fears that a recession is imminent. That would lead to further losses and an overall souring across society. That said, there’s certainly money to be made. It was Warren Buffett who famously said, “Be fearful when
Tesla (TSLA) is the brainchild of entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company made waves by challenging the auto industry and producing its own all-electric car. Initially, Tesla’s main competitors remained faithful to the internal combustion engine or introduced models that blended gasoline with batteries by way of hybrid vehicles. Traditional car companies have been hesitant to
The U.S. Federal Reserve has announced its final guideline that might allow crypto banks to enter the banking system. The central bank will set up a three-tiered system for determining whether financial institutions have access. As part of the final guideline, institutions with novel financial products will have access to the fed’s “master accounts” and
Sears is one of the nation’s leading merchandise retailers and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD). Its history dates to 1886, when a railroad station agent named Richard Sears began selling gold watches by mail and wound up building a business empire with a mail-order catalog that sold everything from hats
The electric auto industry is comprised of companies focused on the manufacture of electric cars, trucks, vans, and commercial vehicles, as well as companies that offer electric automobile parts and services. While some traditional automakers also produce electric vehicles (EV), this article focuses on companies considered to be largely pure-play electric vehicle manufacturers. The electric
The beaten-down stock market has created an opportunity for contrarian investors in short-squeeze stocks. Essentially, bearish traders must borrow the underlying securities which they are pessimistic about. However, bullish traders en masse can deliberately bid up heavily shorted names, forcing the bears to buy back borrowed equities. Experts refer to the resulting upside panic as
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed in March 2021 that lowered premium costs for million of people. The legislation allowed people to claim higher tax credits if they have a health insurance plan purchased through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. The net effect was that
Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 101 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published August 9, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery receded slightly during the week ending July 30, 2022, with the index score declining by one point to 72 out of
As a nearly trillion-dollar company by market capitalization, everyday there’s news about Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. However, one of the news items making the most headlines now about the electric vehicle (EV) maker is the potential upside from forthcoming changes to the U.S.’s EV tax credit. U.S. Congress has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, and President
Mortgage rates had a quiet day Monday, with most averages dipping just slightly lower or remaining flat. It follows a week-and-a-half period of dramatic up and down swings for the 30-year average. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year average took a relative breather Monday, with only its second day in 12 registering a minimal
We bring back one of our most popular guests, investment expert Lyn Alden. Together, we explore how to build a global portfolio. Lyn teaches us how we can determine the most attractive equity markets, how to identify red flags, and how we can protect ourselves against inflation. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro
Here’s a question for you: How long does it take for you to purchase a vehicle? Let’s say I am buying your favorite ice cream – something that doesn’t cost more than $5. Chances are, you take more time deciding to purchase a vehicle (compared to the ice cream), because it costs so much more.
Hello and welcome to Zacks Investing For Beginners. This episode explores some of the best ways to start buying and picking stocks…
Do you think I’d be writing for InvestorPlace if I knew the three top stocks to invest in right now? Of course not. Then again, no one knows the three best stocks to invest in at any given time. That’s why hedge fund investors like Jim Simons are so successful. His firm, Renaissance Technologies, uses
A tax haven is simply a country that offers individuals or businesses little or highly reduced tax liability; a pure tax haven is a country that imposes no taxes at all. The Republic of Panama is considered one of the most well-established pure tax havens in the Caribbean due to extensive legislation that strictly regulates
In this article BBBY HD NUN-MX SNOW ALLY BHP Vehicles pass a Walmart store in Torrance, California, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Walmart, Home Depot — The retailers’ shares rose about 5% each after both companies reported better-than-expected earnings
The advertising and marketing industry has undergone significant changes over the last 20 years. The rise of the internet era led to a divergence of consumer attention away from traditional forms of media toward digital mediums instead. While being connected to the internet via personal computers was significant in and of itself, the increased connectivity