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Bernie Madoff, mastermind of the nation's biggest investment fraud, dies at 82

Bernie Madoff, mastermind of the nation's biggest investment fraud, dies at 82

Bernard Madoff masterminded the biggest investment fraud in U.S. history, ripping off tens of thousands of people of as much as $65 billion.

5 years ago
Astranis, with a new approach to satellite internet, raises $250 million from BlackRock and others

Astranis, with a new approach to satellite internet, raises $250 million from BlackRock and others

Astranis, a company with an alternative approach to providing internet access from satellites, closed new funding from BlackRock and others to ramp production.

5 years ago
Families must file a 2020 tax return to get the new $3,000 child tax credit

Families must file a 2020 tax return to get the new $3,000 child tax credit

The IRS will start sending monthly payments from the new $3,000 child tax credit in July to families who have proven eligibility by filing a 2020 tax return.

5 years ago
Billionaire-owned Sierra Nevada Corp. creating new space company to bet on a low-Earth orbit economy

Billionaire-owned Sierra Nevada Corp. creating new space company to bet on a low-Earth orbit economy

Sparks, Nevada-based Sierra is 100% owned by husband and wife team, Fatih and Eren Ozmen, Turkish immigrants-turned-billionaires.

5 years ago
JPMorgan Chase beats profit estimates on strong trading, $5.2 billion release of loan-loss reserves

JPMorgan Chase beats profit estimates on strong trading, $5.2 billion release of loan-loss reserves

JPMorgan has led banks in releasing loan loss reserves that are no longer needed as the U.S. economic recovery gains pace.

5 years ago
Goldman Sachs reports record results that top the Street amid booming investment banking

Goldman Sachs reports record results that top the Street amid booming investment banking

Goldman Sachs crushed forecasts with record first-quarter net profits and sales due to strong performance in trading and investment banking.

5 years ago
JPMorgan Chase beats analysts’ estimates as bank releases $5.2 billion in loan loss reserves

JPMorgan Chase beats analysts’ estimates as bank releases $5.2 billion in loan loss reserves

One key question is whether banks will continue to release loan loss reserves that are no longer needed as the U.S. economic recovery gains pace.

5 years ago
Advisors are changing how they communicate with clients due to pandemic. Here's what to expect

Advisors are changing how they communicate with clients due to pandemic. Here's what to expect

In a business that is often relationship-driven, the Covid pandemic has largely put a halt to in-person client meetings for financial advisors.

5 years ago
Here are some smart things to do with your tax refund

Here are some smart things to do with your tax refund

Covid stimulus aid has rescued what might have been a tough year when it comes to tax refunds for many Americans. Here's how experts say to spend the money.

5 years ago
Op-ed: More boomers are choosing to 'upsize' their homes in retirement

Op-ed: More boomers are choosing to 'upsize' their homes in retirement

Rather than downsizing, retirees are starting to upsize, moving to bigger homes in their golden years. They're doing it for all sorts of reasons.

5 years ago
These resources can help you teach your kids about money

These resources can help you teach your kids about money

There are a wealth of financial literacy resources available to parents, if they know where to look.

5 years ago
Here are some smart (and also fun) things to do with that tax refund

Here are some smart (and also fun) things to do with that tax refund

Covid stimulus aid has rescued what might have been a tough year when it comes to tax refunds for many Americans. Here's how experts say to spend the money.

5 years ago
New $3,000 child tax credit to start payments in July, IRS says

New $3,000 child tax credit to start payments in July, IRS says

Good news for American families: the IRS plans to begin sending payments from the new $3,000 child tax credit in July, Commissioner Charles Rettig said.

5 years ago
$1,400 stimulus checks can be garnished for unpaid debts. Some states are working to prevent that

$1,400 stimulus checks can be garnished for unpaid debts. Some states are working to prevent that

The American Rescue Plan Act did not protect $1,400 stimulus checks from garnishment. Some states have enforced their own rules instead.

5 years ago
These unlucky taxpayers must still pay up by April 15

These unlucky taxpayers must still pay up by April 15

While the IRS has extended the tax-filing season to May 17, it didn't adjust the April 15 due date for first-quarter estimated tax payments.

5 years ago