What the new presidential administration means for AI and crypto
An exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange on September 18, 2024 in New York City. Stephanie Keith | Getty Images As the calendar turns to a New Year …
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Economists ‘really had it wrong’ about recession: market strategist
David Zervos, Jefferies Scott Mlyn | CNBC The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by another quarter point at the conclusion of its two-day meeting next week. “Two …
Here’s how to pay for taxes on your Roth IRA conversion, advisors say
Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images More from FA Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories impacting the financial advisor business. When a Roth conversion is completed, you’ll owe regular …
The Fed cut interest rates but some credit card APRs haven’t gone down
Close-up of unrecognizable black woman opening mail containing new credit card Grace Cary | Moment | Getty Images Why some APRs are still rising Synchrony and Bread Financial, which both issue store-branded credit …
Trump’s pick for IRS commissioner receives mixed reactions
Former Representative Billy Long, a Republican from Missouri, speaks during a campaign event for former US President Donald Trump at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, US, on Sunday, Jan. 14, …
Watch for these pitfalls before donating crypto to charity
Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images If you’re planning a gift to charity this holiday season, you could score a tax break by donating cryptocurrency. But there are some key …
Brain rot was word of the year, dynamic pricing was also a contender
9parusnikov | Istock | Getty Images Oxford University Press may have crowned “brain rot” the word of the year, but “dynamic pricing” was also a top contender. Originally coined by …
Why Dollar General and Dollar Tree are struggling
As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations. But that penny-pinching mentality hasn’t been enough to lift sales for Dollar Tree and Dollar General. Shares …
Applying this rule is the secret to guilt-free shopping, expert says
Shoppers carry their purchases on Black Friday in New York City on November 29, 2024. Adam Gray | AFP | Getty Images When Bernadette Joy graduated with an MBA in …
Why consumers overspend during the holidays — and what to do about it
Betsie Van Der Meer | Digitalvision | Getty Images The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and friends. …