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BRICS and non-BRICS nations are lining up to escape the dollar hegemony. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are among the world’s largest economies. They have been exploring the possibility of launching a new currency to challenge the dominance of the US dollar in international trade. The BRICS ran a trade surplus, […]
The United States has long been considered the land of opportunity, where hard work is supposed to lead to financial success. However, in recent decades, the wages of American workers have stagnated, even as productivity has continued to increase. This phenomenon, known as wage stagnation, is a severe issue that affects millions of people in […]
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented expansion of the global middle class. According to the World Bank, between 1990 and 2015, the percentage of people living in extreme poverty fell from 36% to 10%, and the global middle class grew from 1.8 billion to 3.2 billion. This expansion has been driven by economic […]
Filing Your Taxes in 2022 might be more complicated due to advanced child tax credit, stimulus check, and covid-19 pandemic economic relief measures. Taxpayers can begin filing their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starting January 24 through April 18. The IRS has not said anything about extending the deadline. Continue reading to […]
A series of interest rate hikes coming this year, said the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The federal funds rate or benchmark rate is currently at a range of 0% to 0.25%. This year, it can go up as high […]
Capitalism always ignores politics and significant social justice issues. Rumor has it that Tesla Inc might move its headquarters to Austin, Texas. The company held its annual shareholder meeting there yesterday. Oracle, Apple (second-largest campus), Charles Schwab, and many more...
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Postal banking can be the first financial institution to cater to the financial well-being of low-to-moderate income American households. Existing consumer finance companies target and prey on this group of hard-working clients. Families in low-income and rural neighborhoods often have...
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The financial crisis of 2007-2008 has lasting economic impacts. In the fall of 2008, the US gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 4.3 percent. Two well-researched academic papers proposed a different reason for the Great Recession. The paper by Professor...
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Rent Burden or housing affordability is a serious problem facing American families. Renters who stopped making their rent payments last year did not spend their newfound wealth on alcohol, lobsters, and vacations, and they paid down debt and built an...
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The Initial Public Offering (IPO) market is a significant barometer for economic health and investor sentiment. As we approach the end of 2023, a reflective analysis...
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2024 IPO Draft Class: Ranking the Top Prospects Following the pattern of last year’s tumultuous market conditions, the 2024 IPO landscape presents a mix of familiar...
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Due to their boredom, long-term, low-cost, and passive investing strategies have lost ground to more speculative asset classes. This article aims to make a case for...
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Yes, Bitcoin is a financial asset, but it’s not ready yet to be inside your 401(k), 403(b), and Traditional IRAs. If you know me, then you...
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Cash Management for Growing Businesses: Navigating the Waters of Growth and Liquidity In the early stages, startups often focus on deploying significant capital with minimal immediate...
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Biggest Financial Crimes: Adelphia Adelphia Communications Corporation, once a titan in the cable industry, became synonymous with corporate fraud in the early 2000s. This article delves...
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Commercial Credit Reports & Commercial Reporting Agencies Commercial credit reports are documents compiled by credit bureaus that provide detailed information about a business’s credit history. These...
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Entrepreneurship is a challenging journey, often marked by initial success that can be followed by unforeseen difficulties. While 20% of small businesses survive their first year,...
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Roth IRA vs. Roth 401(k): Which Is Better for You? As the adage goes, the early bird catches the worm. When it comes to planning for...
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Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k): Which Is Better for You? When it comes to planning for those golden years of retirement, you have numerous tax-deferred accounts...
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The Initial Public Offering (IPO) market is a significant barometer for economic health and investor...
2024 IPO Draft Class: Ranking the Top Prospects Following the pattern of last year’s tumultuous...
Due to their boredom, long-term, low-cost, and passive investing strategies have lost ground to more...