Jason Lee | Reuters BEIJING — U.S. investors are among the many foreigners looking to profit from China, particularly its bond market. One clear area of interest is in government bonds, where the Chinese 10-year has a yield of over 3.2%. In contrast, the latest rise in U.S. rates has pushed the 10-year Treasury yield
When it comes to handling money, many people aren’t sure exactly how to start. Women are even further behind than men, making less on average and saving and investing less. They also don’t have as much confidence in investing as men, research shows. With women living, on average, longer than men, it’s imperative that they
As many individuals rejoiced to see the Form 1040 due date extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021, it is important to understand what the extension applies to and whether you will get the relief you expect. As highlighted above, the IRS extension only applies to 2020 federal income tax filings for individuals. For
Broker/Owner of Commercial Professionals in Las Vegas for over 25 years focusing on off market investments. Prof Speaker and Success Expert. The pandemic has negatively affected all classes of commercial real estate (CRE), however, it has also generated innovative possibilities for the CRE market this year including affordable rental prices, efficient online communication and sending in forms
Generation X has had it rough financially. This group was heading into college as tuition began to skyrocket. They were pummelled by the tech bubble and great recession right when they started earning real money and owning assets that should be appreciating over time. While many people in Gen X are on track for financial
People view yachts during the Miami International Boat Show in Miami, Florida, United States on February 14, 2020. Marco Bello | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Boat sales skyrocketed last year during the coronavirus pandemic as more Americans turned to the lifestyle amid more flexible work environments that allowed people to spend extra time enjoying
Getty Images Watching your retirement account grow can be exhilarating. However, if it’s a 401(k) or individual retirement account holding pre-tax contributions, don’t forget Uncle Sam owns a portion of the balance you see. “All too often, investors look at their traditional 401(k) statement forgetting that they have a partner invested there alongside them,” said
Today’s column addresses questions about potential effects of not having income for several years before filing at 70, how extra money can affect Supplemental Security Income benefits and receiving benefits for a year before withdrawing and repaying them and refiling later. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s how important our homes are. After more than a year, many of us are tired of looking at the same walls, perhaps are ready to upgrade our appliances to match our newly found love for cooking, or just want to surround ourselves with brighter, mood-boosting colors. This
Peloton introduces a treadmill to their product line. Emily Gaffney | CNBC A child was killed in an accident involving a Peloton treadmill, the fitness company’s CEO said in a letter posted on its website. In the letter, CEO John Foley said he “recently learned about a tragic accident involving a child and the Tread+,
As more companies announce diversity and inclusion measures, Ariel Investments’ co-CEO Mellody Hobson believes there’s a simple way to hold corporations accountable: math. “Math has no opinion — have the math. The only way you can do that is commit to having an annual review of these issues to see where you’re gaining ground, where
Amazon.com delivery trucks in Richmond, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Given the current financial environment, which strategy can investors use to pinpoint compelling opportunities? Despite inflation concerns, there are still stocks poised to outperform. One way to find them is by following the recommendations of
Tetra Images | Getty Images Stimulus checks aren’t the only cash infusion hitting U.S. households. On top of those $1,400 direct payments going to most adults, more than 42.5 million tax refunds were issued in the first four weeks of the tax season, which started Feb. 12, according to data released by the IRS on
Many workers began working from home or some location other than their employer’s facilities during the pandemic, making them remote workers. Some level of remote work is likely to be commonplace. Also, a previous trend continues of people moving from high-tax states to lower-taxed states, and the pandemic seems to have further accelerated the trend.
Rodolfo Delgado is the Co-Founder & CEO of Replay Listings, the first platform to find apartments for rent in NYC focused on unedited videos. Have you ever been haunted by ads for something you searched online? For me, that invasion of privacy I accidentally consented to with a click of a button recently took the shape
Giani Clarke,18, a senior at Wilson High School, takes a test in her AP Statistics class. The desks are doubled as a way to provide more social distancing. Ben Hasty | MediaNews Group | Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday revised its guidance on social distancing in schools, saying most
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Are you confused about what is going on in the markets? Traders sure are. “We all got comfortable thinking Covid was done or manageable, and it may turn out to still be a wild card,” Peter Tchir from Academy Securities told me. ”Nobody wants another
Members of the Ohio National Guard at the Mid Ohio Foodbank in Columbus. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and rising unemployment, demand placed on food banks around the U.S. has grown rapidly. Matthew Hatcher | SOPA Images | Getty Images The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden on
Dave Friedman is Co-Founder and CEO of Knox Financial, the smart and frictionless way to turn a home into an investment property. With interest rates at record lows, this spring could bring one of the hottest markets for investment property in decades. If you’re considering buying your first investment property, or adding to your real estate portfolio
If you can see through these misperceptions about assets, you can be a better investor. Fallacy #1: Price Equals Wealth Say you bought a $500,000 suburban house a while back and now it’s worth $1 million. You have no plans to move. Has your wealth gone up by $500,000? Not exactly. Wealth isn’t just a