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Why higher unemployment taxes are 'all but certain' for businesses

Businesses in many states are likely to face tax increases as early as next year to replenish depleted trust funds that pay unemployment benefits. Workers may also face cuts in unemployment benefits.

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Wall Street Democrat: Biden's capital gains tax hike wouldn't deter long-term investors

Roger Altman, the Evercore founder and Democratic donor, acknowledged investors would initially sell stocks if Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump.

5 years ago

As Main Street crisis worsens, Facebook launches new small business platform

Facebook has been focused on small business amid large brand boycotts of the social media and advertising giant, and it has a new platform to help Main Street at a time of crisis.

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Snowflake buyers beware. IPOs that doubled have poor track record after that debut

There's been plenty of companies that have had first day pops bigger than Snowflake this year. 

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These hidden fees are taking a bite out of your retirement savings

Whether you're drawing down from your 401(k) plan after you've retired, or you're splitting your savings with your ex, the company that administers your retirement plan at work may slap an extra fee on you.

5 years ago

Op-ed: Does voting from overseas impact your tax status? Here's what U.S. expats need to know before they vote

Many Americans living overseas wonder if they can vote in U.S. elections and whether doing so will affect their tax status. The short answer is "no" when it comes to federal elections but it's a little more complicated when it comes to state-level races.

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Cramer to investors: If Congress approves a stimulus bill, 'you can't be out of this market'

"If we get a stimulus package and you're out of the market, you will feel awful," CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Thursday.

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Op-ed: What matters for cannabis investors heading into the November elections

Markets often reward those who sit at the table early for major secular investment themes like cannabis.

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Nearly 8 million people may get a piece of $2.7 billion in health insurance rebates this year

The amount that insurers are refunding to policyholders this fall would be almost double the $1.4 billion or so refunded a year ago, with about 7.9 million people getting a rebate.

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Shares of furniture retailer Herman Miller soar 35% as home office sales surge

Herman Miller reported fiscal first quarter earnings per share of $1.24, blowing past the earnings of 26 cents per share expected by Wall Street, according to Refinitiv.

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Snowflake's first-day pop means IPO left $3.8 billion on the table, the most in 12 years

Critics of the IPO process say that's capital that could have otherwise been invested by Snowflake in the business. 

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How Congress could still reach a stimulus deal to get more $1,200 checks to Americans

There's still time for Congress to get more stimulus money to Americans before the election. But time is running out. Here's where politicians will have to compromise, and how quickly funds could be dispensed if they do.

5 years ago

Schumer, Warren propose forgiving $50,000 in student debt for borrowers due to pandemic

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, Senate Democrats urge the President to cancel up to $50,000 in student debt for borrowers by executive action.

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Fintechs to play an “even more important” role coming out of lockdown, says British Business Bank

AltFi | John Reynolds | Sep 16, 2020 Fintechs will be “even more important” coming out of lockdown than they were during lockdown helping smaller businesses return to normality, according to the British Business Bank (BBB), which has reported a £2m loss in the year ending March 2020. The government-backed bank, which is responsible for organising the CBILS, BBLS


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9 million Americans will get letters about missing stimulus checks. Here's where those notices are going

Millions of Americans are still asking, "Where is my stimulus check?" Now, the IRS is mailing out notices to almost 9 million people to inform them of an upcoming deadline to register for a check. Here's a breakdown of who they're targeting and where those letters are going.

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