How to avoid ‘ghost preparers’ and other tax scams as deadline nears
As the April 15 federal tax deadline draws near, most taxpayers have less than two weeks to submit their 2023 individual tax return or file an extension — but for …
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A stalemate in the Ukraine war could be a best-case scenario for 2024
Ukrainian soldiers of a mortar team in 24th brigade are seen at positions near Toretsk, Ukraine on March 26, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Before the two-year anniversary …
Here’s who can claim a ‘special tax credit’ for retirement savings
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Some retirement savers can still snag an extra tax incentive for 2023. However, most eligible filers don’t claim it, according to the IRS. …
Disney board fight hinges on Vanguard, other institutional investors
Bob Iger and Nelson Peltz. CNBC In 2015, Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners was defeated in an activist campaign against chemical firm DuPont, largely because the top three institutional shareholders voted …
Biden and Xi Jinping hold phone call ahead of Yellen’s trip to China
President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone Tuesday, a call the White House described as a way for the two leaders to “check in” and …
Sydney woman’s disturbing discovery while watching home security vision
Security camera footage has captured the terrifying moment intruders broke into a family’s home in Sydney’s Hills district. But homeowner Ming Li had no idea until she noticed some broken …
Fed’s Mester still expects rate cuts this year, but rules out May
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Tuesday she still expects interest rate cuts this year, but ruled out the next policy meeting in May. Mester also indicated that the …
Housing ‘affordability has just totally collapsed,’ economist says
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images Housing costs are outpacing median household incomes in the U.S., further straining affordability. Would-be homebuyers need to earn $113,520 a year to afford …
Learner driver’s ‘crazy’ excuse over 22 demerit point punishment
A learner driver has given police a “crazy” excuse for why he was speeding, among other offences, in western Sydney over the Easter long weekend. The 20-year-old was pulled over …
Swiss banking giant UBS to launch share buyback of up to $2 billion
UBS logo is seen at the office building in Krakow, Poland on February 22, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images UBS on Tuesday announced a new share repurchase …