10 Things to Know About The Congressional Budget Office CBO
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office plays a vital role in the U.S. financial system with its estimates of the size of the nation's debt. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
Federal Reserve Restricts Growth Of Wells Fargo In Regulatory Move
Responding to widespread consumer abuses and compliance breakdowns by Wells Fargo, Federal Reserve restricts Wells' growth until firm improves governance and controls. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
U.S. Justice Dept. Press Conference Charging Russians With Crimes Against U.S. Political System
Grand jury indicts thirteen Russian individuals and three Russian companies for scheme to interfere in US political system. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
Fed Beige Book, January 2018
The outlook for 2018 remains optimistic for a majority of contacts across the country, according to the bi-quarterly survey of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
Facebook Plans To Use U.S. Mail To Verify IDs Of Election Ad Buyers
Facebook Inc will start using postcards sent by U.S. mail later this year to verify the identities and location of people who want to purchase U.S. election-related advertising on its site |
19 Feb, 2018 |
When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits
What's the best age to start receiving retirement benefits? The answer
is that there's no one "best age" for everyone and, ultimately, it's your choice. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
News From Office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, III
A direct link to the latest news from the Office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, III, from the U.S. Department of Justice. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
Incoming Fed Chair's Remarks At Swearing-In
Remarks by Jerome Powell on Monday, February 5, 2018, on taking the oath of office as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
State And Local Tax Cap Workarounds Still in Flux
Of the state and local tax deduction workarounds proposed by several high-tax states, allowing taxpayers to claim state tax payments as donations in order to claim the federal charitable deduction seems the likeliest to succeed. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
They're Waiting Longer, But U.S. Women Today More Likely To Have Children Than a Decade Ago
More than half of never-married women in their early 40s have given birth, says Pew Research Center. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
The Future of Truth and Misinformation Online
Experts are evenly split on whether the coming decade will see a reduction in false and misleading narratives online. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
Curious Behaviors That Can Ruin Your Retirement
Get your mind in gear for retirement by taking this 10-minute interactive lesson from the Center For Financial Literacy at Boston College. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
The Long-Term Impact Of Aging On The Federal Budget
These demographic changes have aroused considerable concern about our fiscal future, as much of the budget of the federal government is allocated to old-age entitlement programs. |
19 Feb, 2018 |
Trump Is Changing Your Paycheck. Here's How.
Your paycheck will probably be getting bigger soon. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
Fed's Bill Dudley Says Tax Cuts Lift Prospect Of Rate Rise
US tax cuts pushed through last month added to the risk that the economy could overheat, hardening the case for higher short-term interest rates, a top Federal Reserve official said. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
Excel Tricks That Will Impress Your Boss
Here are some of the Excel tricks. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
H&M Issues Apology After Running Ad Showing Black Model With 'Monkey' Hoodie
Retail outlet H&M has found itself mired in some controversy after running an advertisement in which a young boy, black, was shown wearing a hoodie that had "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle" written on it. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
The Corpse Of Circuit City Will Rise Again On February 15
Circuit City is coming back, and this time, the license holders propping up the ancient big-box retail chain say they mean it |
15 Jan, 2018 |
The Verge Awards At CES 2018: Hey Google
These are the pieces of technology that will shape 2018, and beyond, in tech. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
Water Might Be Easier To Find On Mars Than We Thought
New research shows that a sizable portion of this water ice is surprisingly near the surface |
15 Jan, 2018 |
Facebook To Show More Content From Friends, Less From Publishers And Brands
Facebook is changing the News Feed to prioritize posts from friends, family members and groups over posts from publishers and brands. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
'A Really Big Deal': New York City's Fossil Fuel Divestment Could Spur Global Shift
New York City's decision to sever ties with its fossil fuel investments is set to prove a catalyst to other cities in the face of the Trump administration's staunch support for coal, oil and gas interests, according to several leading economists. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
The Year In Review: Global Economy In 5 Charts
Here are five charts that help tell the economic story of the past year. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
CIA Releases Nearly 470,000 Additional Files Recovered In May 2011 Raid On Usama Bin Ladin's Compound
"Today's release of recovered al-Qa'ida letters, videos, audio files and other materials provides the opportunity for the American people to gain further insights into the plans and workings of this terrorist organization," said CIA Director Pompeo. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
21 New Products And Technologies From the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show.
PC Magazine's list of the 21 best products at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
Census Bureau Projects U.S. And World Populations On New Year's Day
In January 2018, the United States is expected to experience one birth every 8 seconds and one death every 10 seconds. The combination of births, deaths and net international migration will increase the U.S. population by one person every 18 seconds. |
15 Jan, 2018 |
2017 Holiday Season Statistics From The U.S. Census Bureau
To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
The Pentagon's Mysterious U.F.O. Program
In the $600 billion annual Defense Department budgets, the $22 million spent on the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program was almost impossible to find. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
The Best Fitness Trackers for Running
Many running watches now incorporate aspects of fitness trackers and smartwatches, such as step counting, sleep tracking, and push notifications. Here are our top-rated trackers for runners. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Carraig Ridge Rock House
In addition to some fine amenities and a well-designed retreat home, you'll enjoy complete and utter privacy in this true-blue wilderness cabin. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Glide Pod Garden Office
Essentially a detached room, this space is purpose-built for those looking to put in billable hours without leaving their own property. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Idaho is Nation's Fastest-Growing State, Census Bureau Reports
Idaho was the nation's fastest-growing state over the last year. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Automation Is Creeping into Journalism, but Human Reporters Don't Have Much to Fear (Yet)
Recent experiments in robo-journalism suggest machines are far from replacing human reporters. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Miraculous gaming laptop that fits in your pocket
It's only about the size of a 3DS XL, but it's a full Windows 10 laptop with a QWERTY keyboard |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Driverless car from GM's Cruise and motorcycle collide in San Francisco
Automaker says that police at the scene determined the motorcyclist was at fault for the collision. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Best hardware of 2017: PCWorld names the top products of the year
Which hardware has stood the test of time in 2017—and should still be a great buy in early 2018. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Who Gets a Tax Cut Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
Tax Foundation ran tax numbers of eight example households. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
How the Corporate AMT Affects Different Industries
Different industries are affected very differently by the current corporate AMT. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
Sarah Sanders Fields a Question About Trump and UFOs
Things took a funny turn when at a White House presser, when a phone speaker went off after a question about UFOs. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
GOP tax bill curbs impact of hated AMT
The omnibus tax overhaul bill sweeps away many prized deductions, but still retains perhaps the most despised levy of all: the alternative minimum tax for individuals, which forces them to pay more to Washington. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
The GOP tax plan has a nasty surprise for upper-middle-class parents with kids in college
With President Donald Trump expected to sign a new tax bill, many parents of college-age children appear to be in store for an unexpected surprise - one that could result in a tax hike. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
15 Tax Deductions You Won't Believe Are Real
Here's a list of some unusual tax deductions you could easily overlook. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
Freeze Your Credit in 3 Steps
Freezing your accounts at the three major credit bureaus is the best way to prevent thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
8 Steps to Picking the Right Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment
The plan that was best for you over the past year may not be the best one for you in 2018. Here's how to evaluate your options. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
Stocks Are Incredibly Overbought - Why That's Not Nearly as Scary as It Sounds
According to this author, because the market is extremely overbought, the weeks and months that follow will tend to keep delivering the profits. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
What's Next for a Tax Overhaul After the Senate Passed Its Budget
Tax reform is moving forward, but there are several critical steps to go before any tax bill can reach President Donald Trump's desk. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
401(k) Contribution Limit Will Rise to $18,500 Next Year
The government is raising the contribution limit to $18,500 from $18,000 in 2018. Here are some of the key facts and figures. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
How Do You Know When You're Upper Middle Class?
Are you a member of the upper middle class? It's not exactly easy to say. The author provides some insight about wealth. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
This Couple Is Retiring at 38 and 41. Here's How They Did It
Early retirement -- really early retirement -- doesn't have to be a pipe dream. A couple of bloggers tells you how. |
23 Oct, 2017 |
7 Things to Start Doing In Your 20s So You Don't Live In Regret In Your 40s
Here is some practical financial advice for Millennials to follow. |
23 Oct, 2017 |