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Economy

“A tax mystery: Why are fewer people getting refunds?”

“If it seems like you’re not getting a tax refund like you used to, you’re not alone. The share of taxpayers who get money back at tax time is slowly and, a little mysteriously, shrinking. At the same time, the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“IMF Steps Up Its Warning to US Over Spending and Ballooning Debt”

“The International Monetary Fund leveled an unusually direct criticism at US policymakers Tuesday, saying the country’s recent standout performance among advanced economies was in part driven by an unsustainable fiscal policy…” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/imf-steps-up-its-warning-to-us-over-ballooning-debt The U.S. has unsustainable debt. It doesn’t take a rocket… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.”

“Baby boomers bought up many of the big homes across the U.S. when they were raising their families. Now they’re staying put, even though their kids are all grown up.  Boomers are on top in a housing market where tight… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Retail sales rose sharply in the first quarter — and could boost U.S. GDP”

“The numbers: Sales at retailers rose a robust 0.7% in March and outlays in the prior month were also stronger than previously reported, indicating the economy got a boost from consumer spending in the first quarter. Economists polled by The… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“New EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion per year to implement”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/10/forever-chemical-pfas-pfos-regulation-to-cost-1point5-billion-annually-.html This is one time the cost is worth it. The alternative is cancer causing chemicals. No thanks.

Business, Economy, Energy

“Volkswagen electric car sales plunge as Europe returns to petrol”

“Sales of Volkswagen electric cars have plunged by almost a quarter in Europe as demand for battery-powered vehicles stalls and buyers return to petrol… Globally, all-electric sales at the owner of Audi, Skoda and Porsche dropped by 3pc to 136,400, while… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Residents of this state pay $987,117 in lifetime taxes. Guess which one?”

“With Tax Day approaching, here’s a sobering thought: The average American pays $524,625 in taxes in their lifetime, according to a new study… New Jersey residents pay $987,117 in lifetime taxes, the analysis found, the highest tab in the nation. Washington, D.C.,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“More Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck this year than in 2023…”

“More Americans may be struggling to make ends meet. A majority, 65%, say they live paycheck to paycheck, according to CNBC and SurveyMonkey’s recent Your Money International Financial Security Survey, which polled 498 U.S. adults. That’s a slight increase from last year’s… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“Copper prices climb to 2024 high as Citi calls the start of the metal’s second bull market this century”

“Soaring copper prices show no signs of slowing down, analysts say, with the red metal’s rally fueled by supply risks and improving demand prospects for energy transition metals. Copper prices with May delivery traded at $4.323 per pound in New York as of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Fears Sadiq Khan will bring in pay-per-mile road taxes after spending £3m on project”

“Sadiq Khan spent £3 million of taxpayers’ money planning a pay-per-mile road charging system, amid fears he could bring the scheme in if he is re-elected. Transport officials were working on a driver charging project as recently as January, even though… Continue Reading…