Bond yields could race through 5%, market forecaster Jim Bianco warns
Wall Street forecaster Jim Bianco expects Treasury yields to go a lot higher — and possibly overshoot through 5% in the next couple of weeks. “I don’t think we’re near…
4 in 5 employees in Asia at risk developing mental health issues: study
Employees in Asia are under “significant mental health strain,” with 82% having a moderate to high risk of developing mental health issues. That’s according to a new report from insurance…
Here’s what to know about employee retention tax credit claims
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel testifies before a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Feb. 15, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters As the IRS pauses on processing new claims for a pandemic-era…
Some lawmakers want to increase the 1099-K tax reporting thresholds
As the year-end approaches, there’s been debate around tax reporting for business transactions on payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal, along with e-commerce companies, such as eBay, Etsy and…
Mega Millions jackpot hits $940 million. This could be the tax bill
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $940 million on July 27, 2023. OLIVIER DOULIERY | Getty The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $940 million ahead of Friday’s…
New bill aims to help low-income people with disabilities save money
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 33 years ago to protect people with disabilities from discrimination. But disabled people still…
How to know if your business qualifies for employee retention tax credit
brightstars | E+ | Getty Images Small businesses are facing an onslaught of ads, phone calls and emails to help them claim a pandemic-era tax credit. However, experts urge business…
IRS weighs guidance for employee retention tax credit
Erin M. Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate. Source: IRS After a flood of business returns with a pandemic-era tax credit, the IRS is weighing guidance for those who wrongly claimed the…
Singapore gig workers most affected by inflation, interest rates: DBS
A DBS study conducted in May 2023 found that gig workers were the most financially stretched, with relatively less stable income flows and savings declining year on year to an…
Why a spending plan is better than a budget: financial psychologist
Everything that makes up your personhood — your values, experiences and culture — directly affects your spending habits more than you might think. “Financial psychology is about the humanness of…