admin

A reference to the underground economy—also known as the shadow or black economy—may conjure up images of drug deals and prostitution rings, but the term actually has a far broader scope. It refers to any economic activity that is not reported to government authorities and, consequently, is not taxed. Cooking a meal for your family
Many people perceive being wealthy as having a nice house, a late-model car, and maybe a summer cottage. But the kind of money that the wealthiest 1% of the world’s households has dwarfs this concept. This segment of the population owns large portions of major corporations, multibillion-dollar investment funds, islands in the Caribbean, and even
HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBC) is a multinational investment bank and financial services institution. It is headquartered in the U.K. Its U.S.-based subsidiary, HSBC Bank USA, has its operational headquarters in New York City. The company has operations in 63 countries and territories, including in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, the Middle East, and North
Before securities—like stocks, bonds, and notes—can be offered for sale to the public, they first must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Any stock that does not have an effective registration statement on file with the SEC is considered “unregistered.” Key Takeaways Any security without a registration statement on file with the
Dr. Saifedean Ammous and Preston Pysh have a conversation about how the existing fiat financial system works, how it has created a warped incentive structure for things like academia, food, and many other things. Then they also talk about how Bitcoin offers a solution to many of these issues and concerns. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL
Bulls: -The stock market is going up -There is positive momentum -The term “bulls” is used because of the way a bull attacks (on an upward pattern) -The phrase “a bull for McDonald’s” means you are long or positive on McDonald’s Bears: -The stock market is going down -There is negative momentum -The term “bears”
Borrowers can use personal loans for all kinds of purposes, but can the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treat loans like income and tax them? The answer is no, with one significant exception: Personal loans are not considered income for the borrower unless the loan is forgiven. In other words, you cannot be taxed on loan
Wall Street is searching for solid stocks to buy that could shield long-term portfolios from market volatility ahead of the anticipated interest rate hikes. While inflation may have peaked in July, it remains well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target. So far in 2022, the central bank has already raised its overnight lending rate
In March 2020, U.S. lawmakers agreed to pass a $2 trillion stimulus bill called the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act to blunt the impact of an economic downturn set in motion by the global coronavirus pandemic. On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the bill into law. With most forecasters at the time
Stock market investors accept the risk that prices will fall from time to time—sometimes severely—but people who buy a house may assume that the value of their home will never decrease by all that much. They’re not wrong. Historically, the housing market has not suffered from the frequent price bubbles and extreme volatility that are
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulators voted unanimously to accept an agreement Thursday that ordered Credit Karma to pay $3 million to consumers for misleading them with promises of credit card “pre-approvals” despite knowing those guarantees weren’t real. The order mandates that the company cease from making such claims in the future and requires extra record
Roughly 9.7 million people identify as American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN), either alone or in combination with one or more races, according to the most recent census report from 2020. This represents about 2.9% of the total U.S. population. A number of programs have been created to serve the needs of this part of
James Dimon, known as Jamie, is an American billionaire businessman and financial executive. He became chief executive officer (CEO) of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) in 2006 and chairman of the firm in 2007. Under Dimon’s leadership, JPMorgan Chase has become the largest U.S. bank by consolidated assets and the largest bank in the world
How do you find the best penny stocks? The answer may seem simple, but it’s not. Many things can affect your decision and make finding a good buy tough for even the most experienced investors. One thing to look out for when trying to invest in penny stocks is whether or not their prices will
There are some attractive EV battery stocks under $10 that can be valued creators within the electric vehicle sector. Even with some near-term challenges, the segment remains one of the hottest investment themes. This is likely to hold true through the decade as governments make a big push toward green mobility. The EV battery market will
Key Takeaways The highest-grossing movie franchise of all time is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The top two highest-grossing franchises, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars, are both owned by Disney. Four of the five highest-grossing franchises are based on either a series of comic books or a series of novels. Just like sports franchises,