Kali9 | E+ | Getty Images Black women are outpacing Black men when it comes homebuying. Single female homebuyers are most common among Black women, representing 27% of Black homebuyers, according to the 2023 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America report by the National Association of Realtors. To compare, single women represent 24% of
2024 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets | Tax Foundation Skip to content Table of Contents Key Findings Individual income taxes are a major source of state government revenue, constituting 38 percent of state taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover
Lucy Alexandra Spencer spent 16 weeks abroad last year in Oman, France, Switzerland and Portugal. Unlike with most people, traveling is how she earns — rather than spends — money. The trips are paid for by Spencer’s employers — they’re wealthy Europeans and Americans who hire her to travel with their families for weeks and,
Actress and singer Bridgit Mendler attends NBCUniversal’s after party for the 72nd annual Golden Globes Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 11, 2015. Paul Archuleta | Filmmagic | Getty Images Bridgit Mendler is no stranger to reaching millions of people — now she wants to change how satellite data
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc With consumer prices still rising due to higher inflation, there is one way to save money that you may be overlooking: raising your credit score. Increasing your score from fair (580 to 669) to very good (740 to 799) may help you save $22,263 over the life of your credit and
In this article SBUX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The exterior of Starbucks’ new Union Market location Source: Starbucks Starbucks has unveiled a new store design focused on accessibility and inclusion, with fresh light fixtures and open floor plans. The coffee giant opened the first location with the new design on Friday in Washington,
In this article COST META CMG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The logo of Chipotle Mexican Grill is seen in Manhattan, New York. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Inflation worries and concerns around the timing of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts have shaken the market, but attractive stocks are available if you know where to
Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images This year, I want to be more intentional with my money. A lot of uncertainty lies ahead, especially as a Gen Z adult. We often “doom scroll” and read headlines about how the globe is becoming more uninhabitable with every passing day. While I sometimes question if
Earnings season was not perfect for our industrial-focused portfolio companies, but we’re feeling pretty good about their prospects for the rest of the year. Shares of two of the five names finished Friday at all-time highs, and we belive the others show promise for patient investors. 1. Eaton Electrical power management company Eaton posted a
Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Corporate America has a message for Wall Street: It’s serious about cutting costs this year. From toy and cosmetics makers to office software sellers, executives across sectors have announced layoffs and other plans to slash expenses — even at some companies that are turning a profit. Barbie maker
In this article LUNR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander “Odysseus” deploys from the upper stage of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to begin the IM-1 mission. NASA TV Shares of Intuitive Machines jumped for a second consecutive day after the company issued an update that said its moon lander mission “is
In this article NKE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A man wearing a protective face mask walks past a Nike brand store in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 10, 2020. Valentyn Ogirenko | Reuters Nike is cutting 2% of its current workforce, or more than 1,500 jobs, as part of a broader restructuring, the company
In this article CBK-DE .BBKA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Commerzbank on Thursday reported a 55% hike in net profit for 2023, as high interest rates helped the German banking giant report its best results in 15 years. Net profit for the year beat expectations to come in at 2.2 billion euros ($2.36 billion),
Barbara Corcoran turned an unpleasant retail experience into a business lesson she still uses today. Years ago, while shopping with her brother, the millionaire co-star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” encountered a sales associate who left a bad taste in her mouth, she said in a recent TikTok video. “[I was] trying to pay for a
In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT JetBlue Airbus A321LR is displayed at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 20, 2023. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Company: JetBlue Airways (JBLU) Business: JetBlue is a New York-based airline company serving over 100 destinations across the United
Taking a financial education class in high school does pay off. In fact, there is a lifetime benefit of roughly $100,000 per student from completing a one-semester course in personal finance, according to a recent report by consulting firm Tyton Partners and Next Gen Personal Finance, a nonprofit focused on providing financial education to middle and
US Deficit: CBO Budget & Economic Outlook: 2024 to 2034 Skip to content Home • Blog • Major Takeaways from CBO’s Updated Long-Term Outlook Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated Budget and Economic Outlook. The report (released annually) presents the agency’s current projections of major fiscal and economic trends for the
In this article F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain during an online broadcast updating union members on negotiations with the Detroit automakers on Oct. 6, 2023. Screenshot DETROIT — The United Auto Workers is threatening a labor strike at Ford Motor’s largest U.S. plant if local union demands
In this article SHAK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Chicken Shack sandwich from Shake Shack. Shake Shack Shares of Shake Shack surged 26% on Thursday after the burger chain delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings results. The stock reached a new 52-week high of $98.90 and is up more than 67% in the last 12
Marlon and his dog, George. Courtesy: Since 1988, Marlon Fox has been paying down his federal student debt. He didn’t see an end in sight. Then, on Aug. 25, 2023, an email popped up in his inbox with the subject line: “Your student loans have been forgiven!” His $119,500 balance was reset to zero. “I