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How inflation could affect 2023 tax brackets: You may get an unexpected 'tax cut,' in a way
Federal income tax rate brackets, and many other federal tax parameters, are indexed for inflation.
Netflix Reduces Payments for Comedy Specials in Some New Deals
The streaming giant is paying around $200,000 to license some specials for two years, instead of writing a bigger check to buy them outright.
Russians rush for flights out amid partial reservist call-up
Flights filled up and ticket prices sky-rocketed, apparently driven by fears that Russia's borders could close or that a broader call-up might send many Russian men to the war's front lines.
Worker Productivity's Steepest Drop in 74 Years: What That Means for the Economy | WSJ - YouTube
In the first quarter of 2022, U.S. worker productivity fell in the steepest drop in 74 years. WSJ’s Jon Hilsenrath explains why productivity is central to th...
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White households are 71% more likely to own their homes than Black households.
Are 529s so 1999?
Tax-advantaged college savings plans are not the only way to save for higher education.
Treasury recommends exploring creation of a digital dollar
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency , known as the digital dollar, saying it would help reinforce the U.S.
The 'good news is they will be regulated,' Harvard fellow says of watchdog crackdown on 'buy now, pay later' lenders
"Buy now, pay later" lenders will be subject to more regulatory oversight going forward, which is '"good news," Harvard researcher says.
The Top 100 Companies of the World: The U.S. vs Everyone Else
Where are the top 100 companies of the world located? We highlight the U.S. share of the top companies by market capitalization .
EconExtra: Is the Housing Market in a Recession? - Blog
Wharton professor Fernando Ferreira explained that he doesn’t think the housing market is in a recession in a recent Knowledge@Wharton article. So what story can we tell from the data we are seeing? EconExtra is a series of posts that go beyond the textbook, relating current events and recent developments in economics to content standards, and providing resource suggestions to help you incorporate the current events into your lessons The Headlines Mortgage rates just surpassed 6%--double the rate from a year ago, and demand for mortgages has dropped 29% from last year (NYT). New home sales were down 30% year-over-year in July (CNN).
Nearly Half a Million High Schoolers will Receive Life-Changing Personal Finance Education Funded by a Grant from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand and Implemented with Next Gen Personal Finance
/PRNewswire/ -- An astounding 498,000 primarily Black and Hispanic students who attend 639 high schools across the United States will have access to a personal...
Explainer: Ethereum's energy-saving Merge upgrade
Ethereum, the blockchain that underpins the world's second-largest crypto token ether, on Thursday underwent a major software upgrade that slashes the amount of energy needed to create new coins and carry out transactions.
FedEx shares sink after company cites weakening global demand
Shares of FedEx sank Friday morning after the company withdrew its full-year guidance and cited weakening global demand.
Lenders urged to cancel Zambia debt as country faces economic collapse
Economists accuse bondholders of standing to make huge profits at the expense of the crisis-hit country
ETFs that track stock trades of US Congress members planned
A pair of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that would mirror the personal portfolios of members of Congress may be coming soon.
Germany takes control of Russian-owned oil refineries | CNN Business
The German government has seized control of three Russian-owned oil refineries to secure supplies of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel.
8 Types of Insurance You Can't Go Without
With so many types of insurance to choose from, it's hard to know what you need and what you don't. Learn the basics about different kinds of insurance.
Ranked: The Most Popular Fast Food Brands in America
America has hundreds of options for quick and convenient food. But which fast food brands are the most popular, in terms of sales?
2022 Inflation- Econ in Real Life
Do you like these types of video? In this episode, I talk about the COVID-19 recession (the Great Lockdown) and explain how it led to high inflation in the U...
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A scholarly introduction to the Constitution of the United States
Is Disney Plus Worth It?
Disney+, is a popular streaming service, but is it worth the cost? Our review discusses plans, content, and more to see how it ranks.
Auto Insurance 2022 Rate Increases and Predictions | Bankrate
Car insurance rates are rising. How much more can you expect to pay?
Average credit card interest rates: August 31, 2022 | CreditCards.com
Average card APR climbs again as more lenders adjust to Fed's half-point rate hike.
Get Ready for Constitution Day 2022
Get Ready for Constitution Day 2022
(You have to teach about the Constitution in September!)
How Big Tech Revenue and Profit Breaks Down, by Company
How do the big tech giants make their money? This series of graphics shows a breakdown of big tech revenue, using Q2 2022 income statements.
Not all Mandates are Created Equal: a 2022 Legislative Recap
In the most recent legislative session, 117 bills were proposed that tied to the issue of financial education. Our policy and advocacy team has been tracking the progress of these bills, and provides an analysis of their strengths and possible challenges.
Freezing Your Kid's Credit: How, and Why It's Worth The Hassle
The reason to take time to freeze your kid’s credit is the same reason you childproof your house when they’re babies: to protect them. Children are about