The Obamas made $436,065 in 2015
The president and first lady released their 2015 federal tax return, revealing that they paid an effective tax rate of nearly 19% on the income.
Real Estate Agent Responsibilities & Duties – What to Do If You’re Mistreated
Buying or selling a home is often the single biggest financial decision people make in their lives. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, are looking for a second home, or need to sell property, you will likely hire a real estate agent for assistance…
Ted’s Banker: Heidi Cruz Boosts Her Husband’s White House Run
With an impressive career that spans banking and politics, the wife of the U.S. presidential hopeful is a fundraising force in his campaign.
Daily Agenda: China GDP and Debt Rise
Chinese debt-fueled growth meets forecasts; oil slides ahead of Doha summit; Brazil’s top court clears way for impeachment hearings; Bats Global tries IPO again.
For World Bank and IMF Heads, Weak Outlook Means Big Agenda
At spring meetings Christine Lagarde calls for fiscal and monetary stimulus to boost growth; Jim Kim stresses World Bank role in alleviating the refugee crisis.
5 Stories to Read This Weekend: April 15 – 17, 2016
Start-up stock options, San Francisco economics and weather’s impact on the economy all featured in II’s best stories of the week.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Pushes Transparency
Through a series of reforms, DiNapoli has made the New York State Common Retirement Fund more accountable to the public.
10 Financial Decisions You Will Regret Forever
Retirees Moving to Be Near the Grandkids
Forget all those “best places to retire” lists: For some retirees, the top retirement destination is the place where their grandkids reside.
Tax Day 2016 Freebies and Deals
You’ve paid your dues to the government. Now it’s time to take advantage of Tax Day deals and specials on or around April 18.”
Many Americans Don’t Enjoy Retirement
But if you make a plan for your senior years (that goes beyond money), you can make it the best time of your life.
How to Resolve a Complaint About an eBay Purchase
Try to settle the dispute with the seller yourself first before asking eBay to step in.
This is how much student debt will cost you in retirement
Each additional dollar in student loan debt decreases your retirement savings by 35 cents, according to a new report from Morningstar.
Delta dumps one of the most hated airline fees
Delta Airlines is no longer charging customers a fee to buy airplane tickets with a company representative.
Did San Francisco’s housing market finally peak?
Home prices in San Francisco dropped 1.8% in March, the first decline in four years.
San Francisco: There’s an App for That
The Bay Area’s venture capital and tech start-up communities have the ability to effect change. Yet this power is often misapplied.
Beyonce’s new line of workout wear is now on sale
QueenB fans rejoice: Beyonce’s ‘athleisure’ line Ivy Park finally went on sale Thursday.
China’s Anticorruption Drive Takes Aim at Guo Boxiong
Impending bribery charges against Guo Boxiong are part of President Xi Jinping’s push to purge factions from the People’s Liberation Army.
Daily Agenda: IEA Says Oil Production Will Decline
Agency predicts oil surplus to fall as U.S. output shrinks; BoA results hit by trading woes; New York pension votes on cutting hedge fund exposure; Bank of England holds rates.
Intestacy Rules & Laws – What Happens When Dying Without a Will
As the saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” And unless you’re planning on being buried with all your worldly possessions, someone is going to inherit the property you leave behind after you die. Inheritance is a legal issu…
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- Re: Increase Equity Allocation Now? March 30, 2023Apathizer wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:35 pm Yeah, I know market timing is sinning, but sometimes I do think it's OK to sin a little. By that I mean to increase allocation to what's done poorly recently and what many others are dismissing. That's very much how I view bonds now. They're much less […]km91
- Re: How do Re-Married Couples with Children Handle Legacy to Spouses/Kids? March 30, 2023Some people don’t care. Intestacy in my state splits it between children and spouse Some people have enough that they can split it Some leave it in a trust for spouse, remainder to children Others use trusts for any combination of the aboveLee_WSP
- Re: Do I have to get a hybrid? March 30, 2023Mordoch wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:14 pm bloom2708 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:15 pm A Plug-In hybrid has 2 batteries. An all electric battery. Once that battery is used up (or saved for later), the car uses the hybrid battery. Actually the specific answer is it all is the same battery, but once […]mrb09
- Re: Tax withholding assistance/help March 30, 2023Nebraska_Drought wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:11 pm Peter Foley wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:46 pm You can opt to have additional funds withheld. That is the easy approach. Understand that point, but where is the disconnect happening? Should we both re-do our W-4? I can’t imagine we are unique in our situation as […]justgary
- Re: Missed 2022 RMD March 30, 2023fmhealth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:54 pm Hi fellow BGs. As the title of this thread suggests, I really dropped the ball!! Somehow I missed one of my IRAs. Total due for this one was about $4,700. Never fouled up like this before. I'll send this check tomorrow. Does anyone have any suggestions of […]Alan S.