The Bitcoin community has been juggling multiple reports and speculation in the last few weeks, all concerning the accumulation of BTCs on Grayscale, a development that in the minds of many represents the rise of institutional investors. However, hypnotized by such developments, people tend to forget the market’s relianceRead More →
“ ‘If you don’t have a tail hedge, I suggest not being in the market we’re facing a huge amount of uncertainty.’ ” That’s “Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable” author Nassim Nicholas Taleb offering his view on the risks swirling in the market and a growing lack of clarityRead More →
Bitcoin (BTC) is the only effective way for Americans to empower themselves and protests do not work, popular TV personality Max Keiser has said. In the latest edition of his RT show the Keiser Report on Tuesday, Keiser delivered a frank appraisal of the current socioeconomic situation in the United States. ProtestsRead More →
As countries around the world dive into central bank digital currencies (CBDC), many in the crypto industry look forward to what that means for adoption and even lucrative partnerships to develop such tokens. However, at least some commentators have noted that national CBDCs will likely disappoint those looking to updateRead More →
As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets at zero taxes.Read More →
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Many Americans — some more than others — are putting hard-earned money toward bank fees, according to research released this month. Millennials, racial minorities and people living in the Northeast pony up more in bank fees than other groups, according to a survey by the personal-finance and credit-card recommendation siteRead More →
MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images Tourists at the Khazneh, or Treasury, in Petra, Jordan. The popular destination is in a region of the world where tensions can be expected to rise after an U.S. airstrike in Baghdad, Iraq, killed a top Iranian military official. Iran and Iraq are obviously notRead More →
The holiday shopping season is over, which means it’s time to prepare for another annual ritual that doesn’t get as much attention: returns season. It’s shaping up to be a busy one. UPS UPS, +0.00% says it expects to handle a record 1.9 million returns on Jan. 2, aRead More →
Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four myths. We’d like to explain the realities, and try to clearRead More →
(Bloomberg) — New Zealand equities will find it hard to match the stellar run they have had this year. After a record 29% rally in 2019, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 Gross Index is poised to give in to gravity as earnings stagnate. UBS Group AG sees it climbing to justRead More →
Public pensions are not exactly a burning issue for millennials. In their minds, they won’t be retiring for decades, and pensions won’t affect their lives anytime soon. That line of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s currently a public pension crisis that doesn’t just affect retired government employees,Read More →
Skiing and snowboarding are typically the headlining activities in mountain towns. But for travelers who don’t partake in either of those winter sports, the mountains offer plenty of sideshows and supporting acts to keep you entertained. These six well-rounded mountain communities are proven winter wonderlands, offering plenty to do beyondRead More →
On Wall Street, rose-colored glasses come with the territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.02% and the Standard & Poor’s 500 SPX, +0.26% both just hit all-time highs after one of the quietest, most grudging rallies I’ve ever seen. Yet the latest meme circulating down in the Canyon ofRead More →
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe,” wrote famed naturalist John Muir more than a century ago, referring to an epiphany he had while hiking in California’s Yosemite Valley. In our call of the day, Blackstone BX, +1.88%Read More →
© Reuters. Investing.com — Here’s a rundown of the most important regulatory releases from the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, 30th October. Please refresh for updates. BP (LON:) PLC tried to repair the damage done by chief financial officer Brian Gilvary on Tuesday’s conference call when he said it wasRead More →
Here are three ideas I’ve come across recently. Let’s break them down. 1. Should we ban billionaires? Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders says we should ban billionaires. It’s all part of the growing trend in the idea of wealth taxes that have become popular with some Democrats. It sounds likeRead More →
Living by the ocean blue can help keep you from feeling … well, blue. A new U.K. study of almost 26,000 people finds that those who reside about half a mile from the beach have better mental health than those who live more than 30 miles away. Researchers from theRead More →
MKM Partners initiated coverage of five Canadian cannabis companies and two U.S. multi-state operators on Friday with a cautious outlook, arguing that the current business model of cultivation will become commoditized and make it difficult for companies to build strong brands. In a note entitled, “Don’t Smoke the Kool-Aid,” analystRead More →
While President Trump says the U.S. is “locked and loaded” and investors sift through the aftermath of the weekend attack that disrupted Saudi Arabia’s crude output, the Wall Street vet who ran Merrill Lynch’s giant tech fund during the dot-com days issued a warning for those looking to hitch theirRead More →
Want to pull in a nice salary in the fast-growing medical field — but do it without medical school student loans? Some good options were tucked inside new employment projections the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday. Between an aging population and rising demand to treat people with chronic conditions,Read More →
These days, it’s fairly common for U.S. citizens who live in this country to be married to non-citizen spouses who also live here. Or two non-citizens may get married while living here. In tax lingo, non-citizens who are permanent U.S. residents are termed resident aliens. Unfortunately, standard estate-tax planning adviceRead More →
U.S. adults are less likely to visit the dentist around age 80, according to new research. And that trend that could have far-reaching health and economic consequences. The study, published in the journal Research on Aging, analyzed the use of dental services among adults aged 50 and older using fiveRead More →
If the weather is too darn hot where you live, it’s also probably too darn expensive to keep your home cool in the summertime. Residents of Sun Belt states pay the most to air condition their homes during the summer, with a median cost of $292.90 per home, according toRead More →
Airbnb is expanding its “Experiences” business to include “Adventures.” Airbnb Adventures, officially launched on June 13, will be multi-day and overnight trips for up to 12 guests, led by local hosts. They’re completely planned, meaning travelers don’t need to worry about accommodation, meals, or itinerary. ‘Millennials look at ‘tours’ asRead More →
