Jess Menton
Bloomberg
New York, NY, United States
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In 60 Seconds Before CPI Hit, Heavy Trading Drove Mystery Rally
Karine Jean-Pierre, the press secretary for President Joe Biden, quickly brushed off the question when it came in toward the end of her daily press conference Tuesday. No, she said, there was no chance that anyone in the White House leaked the November inflation report before its 8:30 a.m. publication. Too much fuss was being made, as she saw it, over what were just “minor market movements.” → Read More
How Did Wall Street Get Meta’s Earnings So Wrong?
Only two analysts, both in Europe, rated Facebook’s parent company a sell before it recorded the biggest-ever drop in market value. → Read More
Do you have student debt? Here are ways to get loan forgiveness under new federal rules
Tens of thousands of people have gotten student loan forgiveness through an overhauled federal program. Here's how to get help with your debt. → Read More
Student loan forgiveness: Who is eligible and how to apply under Biden’s overhauled relief program
A federal student loan program that has largely failed to help borrowers forgive debts was overhauled. Here's who qualifies and how to get relief. → Read More
Millennial parents join the crypto craze. Should you? Here's what experts say.
USA TODAY examines the aspirations and anxieties of young American parents, particularly millennials, as they invest money in the cryptocurrency boom. → Read More
Millennial parents join the crypto craze. Should you? Here's what experts say.
USA TODAY examines the aspirations and anxieties of young American parents, particularly millennials, as they invest money in the cryptocurrency boom. → Read More
Wells Fargo to end all personal lines of credit: It could affect credit scores
Wells Fargo will no longer offer personal lines of credit to customers and will shut down existing ones in the coming weeks, according to CNBC. → Read More
'They're hitting the pause button': Lumber price roller coaster forces Americans to delay costly renovations
Homeowners are worried about committing to new builds or renovations despite a recent drop in lumber futures as prices remain elevated amid COVID. → Read More
Google Doodle honors Black artistic contributions on Juneteenth
On Saturday, Google's search page featured an homage to Juneteenth with artwork that was centered on Black joy and artistic contributions. → Read More
A spending boom, but for whom? Lower-income Americans feel left behind
The pandemic has exacerbated U.S. economic inequality and amplified wealth disparities when it comes to saving and retirement planning. → Read More
Tax Day 2021: Haven't done your taxes yet? 12 tips for last-minute filers
Tax Day is here. Your federal taxes are due Monday. Be careful not to make sloppy mistakes or you could miss out on a larger refund. Here are tips. → Read More
Tax Day is Monday: How do I file a tax extension for 2021?
Tax Day is around the corner. If you haven't filed yet, don’t panic. You could opt for an extension. But there are a few things to keep in mind. → Read More
Medical bills, food, investing and mortgages: How Americans are spending their tax refunds, stimulus
Tax refunds have served as a lifeline. In fact, more than half of Americans say it's crucial to their financial stability, according to Credit Karma. → Read More
When will child tax credit payments start? Checks set to roll out in July, IRS says
In July, the IRS will begin sending monthly payments of $250 or $300 to low- and moderate-income families who qualify for the child tax credit. → Read More
Elon Musk, Snoop Dogg and Mark Cuban love Dogecoin. Should you? How to stay safe when investing in cryptocurrency
Billionaires, celebrities and athletes can’t get enough of the crypto craze. \nShould you jump in on the mania, too? Here's what financial experts say. → Read More
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? Biden’s first address to Congress may offer clues for Americans
Another round of stimulus checks could lift more than 7 million people out of poverty, according to the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. → Read More
Why cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ether are selling off
Cryptocurrencies took a beating Friday as President Biden is expected to unveil a plan to raise capital-gains taxes for the wealthiest Americans. → Read More
Where's my tax refund? Americans face delays as IRS holds nearly 30M tax returns for manual processing
The Internal Revenue Service is holding 29 million returns for manual processing, contributing to longer refund delays for many Americans. → Read More
Unemployment $10,200 tax break: Some may need to amend returns for tax refunds
Some Americans who received a federal tax break on their unemployment last year may have to file an amended return to get their refund. → Read More
'Very frustrating': Americans grapple with filing taxes for deceased relatives in a pandemic year
When someone passes away, it can further complicate the lives of survivors who are left to deal with an array of tax issues including estate taxes. → Read More