The racial wealth divide between white and Black families in the U.S. is more of a chasm than a gap. In 2019, the median household wealth for white families was nearly $190,000, almost eight times higher than that of Black households, according to Federal Reserve data. “Baby bonds” are one proposal to help close the
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As the economy quickly picks up steam in the wake of the Covid pandemic, some amount of inflation is inevitable. On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said price pressures have increased “notably” but could fade over time. The May consumer price index jumped 5% from a year earlier, according to a report by the Labor Department, the
Whether you’re a self-appointed connoisseur or an occasional sipper of chardonnay, you may not have thought about the taxes that go into your wine purchase. But now you can quench your newfound thirst for excise tax info with this week’s map, which compares wine taxes among the 50 states, expressed in dollars per gallon. States tend to
A home for sale is seen in Santa Monica, California. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Mortgage rates rose last week, along with demand for refinances. That may sound counterintuitive, but it speaks to the larger picture of where mortgage rates are heading. Applications to refinance a home loan rose 3% last week from the previous week,
In this article POSH ThredUp is an online consignment and thrift store. It has struck partnerships with retailers, including Walmart. ThredUP Secondhand apparel has gained popularity among shoppers and now, some want the government to give it a boost. Nearly half of consumers — 44% — think the government should promote a more sustainable approach
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged Tuesday that some inflation pressures are stronger and more persistent than he had anticipated, though still not on par with some of the worst episodes the U.S. has seen historically. Under questioning from a special House panel, the central bank leader continued to attribute most of the recent inflation
kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images The IRS on Tuesday started an online tool that will allow families to tell the agency they don’t want to receive advance monthly payments from the enhanced child tax credit, scheduled to start next month. Using the new Child Tax Credit Update Portal, families can verify that they’re eligible
In this article EL Stephen Ross, chairman and majority owner of the Related Companies, attends the grand opening of phase one of the Hudson Yards development on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan, March 15, 2019 in New York City. Drew Angerer | Getty Images A super PAC funded largely by real estate billionaire Stephen
Boot Barn President and CEO Jim Conroy told CNBC on Tuesday that the Western-lifestyle retailer has yet to experience the full benefits of the U.S. economy reopening from pandemic-era disruptions. In an interview on “Power Lunch,” Conroy said the return of concerts and rodeos, as well as county and state fairs, will surely lift Boot
U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Tuesday, after the S&P 500 closed just shy of a new record. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 28 points. S&P 500 futures were flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.07%. All three major averages finished Tuesday’s session in the
Longtime crypto bull Meltem Demirors reiterated her confidence in the cryptocurrency Tuesday, telling CNBC she believes the correction in bitcoin is simply weeding out the investors with “paper hands.” Paper hands is a term used in the crypto community to characterize people who sell a digital asset such as bitcoin when turbulence strikes markets. It’s
Crypto investor Mike Novogratz told CNBC on Tuesday that bitcoin faces near-term uncertainty after falling below $30,000, but he maintained a long-term positive outlook. Bitcoin has struggled in the past two months, after notching an all-time high in April near $65,000. The weakness in recent days comes as reports indicated China took further steps to
In this article IVZ Thiago Prudencio | LightRocket | Getty Images As the Securities and Exchange Commission defers signing off on bitcoin exchange-traded funds, some companies are exploring other ways to meet investors’ growing demand for cryptocurrency. The SEC on Wednesday pushed another decision to approve Van Eck’s bitcoin ETF, extending the review and asking
The North Park Theatre in Buffalo, New York, is a local landmark. Featuring a single screen, 600 seats and ornate domed ceilings, it is an increasingly rare gem in a sea of multiplex cinemas. “This is the kind of place you want to see a movie — you’re going to forget about the outside world
Taking 30 years to pay back a loan can feel like a lifetime. Andy and Nicole Hill were worried that being tied to a mortgage payment would stop them from taking career risks, so the couple came to an agreement: They would pay the house off in under five years. The Hills made their first
Ben Rains takes a look at Nike (NKE) and FedEx (FDX) ahead of their upcoming fourth quarter fiscal 2021 earnings releases on Thursday, June 24 to see if ether stock might be worth buying. Both the apparel giant and the shipping power boast strong growth outlooks and are trading below their highs. (0:35) – Stock
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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event in the South Court Auditorium of the White House June 2, 2021 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images The Biden administration plans to confirm Tuesday that it won’t likely hit President Joe Biden’s goal of getting 70% of American adults to receive one vaccine shot
A GameStop store is pictured in New York, January 29, 2021. Carlo AllegriI | Reuters GameStop shares climbed after the videogame retailer said it sold five million additional shares, raising $1.13 billion in capital to accelerate growth. The original Reddit favorite meme stock jumped 9% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company announced the
Southeast Asia’s start-up scene is heating up. This year alone, two of the region’s biggest names — on-demand platforms Grab and GoTo — announced their plans to go public in what investors see as a major milestone that could spawn further entrepreneurship. And now is the perfect time for new entrepreneurs to get started, according