You Can’t Claim These Tax Breaks Again Until 2025
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made some major changes to the U.S. tax code when this tax reform law passed in 2017. Some of those changes are likely to save you money, including changes to tax brackets and tax rates. But the tax reform law also eliminated or reduced some popular tax breaks. Because […]
4 Crypto Tax Tricks from Deloitte That Will Maximize Your Tax Return
CCN spoke to Deloitte tax partner Jim Calvin about the problems and strategies associated with cryptocurrency for his clients, particularly when it comes time for them to submit their annual tax returns. DELOITTE TAX PARTNER SPENDS MORE THAN HALF HIS TIME WORKING ON CRYPTO Calvin got into cryptocurrency in 2014, when he was based in Asia. He says he […]
5 Steps to Maximize Your 401(k) in 2019
The 401(k) is a popular retirement savings vehicle for a number of reasons, including its prevalence, potential for an employer match, and the income tax advantages — all of which are appealing to workers socking away wages for retirement. There was $5.6 trillion in 401(k)s at the end of last year. But with so many people using 401(k) […]
Ask lots of questions before buying an annuity
After years of declining sales, annuities are hot again. Part of the reason for the resurgence is that rising interest rates are increasing annuity payouts. But much of the credit for the rebound goes to the demise last year of the fiduciary rule — the U.S. Department of Labor rule that would have required brokers […]
Here’s what our readers think of the Google Pixel 3 and 3XL
As it turns out, people don’t care much about the notch. With last year’s release of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL Google answered the call of competing smartphones by adding some significant software upgrades, and subtle hardware changes, to its flagship line-up. Aside from the addition of the controversial notch to the XL, the […]
Facebook is using AR to bring a massive mural to life
The 2,200 square foot piece is being created by local artists at SXSW 2019. With all the controversy surrounding Facebook right now, it’s easy to forget that the company actually does plenty of good for people across the world. At SXSW 2019, Facebook’s Art House hopes to show that with a 2,200 square foot mural, […]
Flickr protects all its users’ Creative Commons photos
It will preserve memorialized accounts’ uploads, whether they’re pro subscribers or free users. Flickr has taken extra steps to protect the photos on its platform uploaded under the Creative Commons license. On March 12th, the service will purge free tier users’ photos until they only have 1,000 items saved — not including CC-licensed items, that […]
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the nicest office you’ll never sit in
Take that, WeWork. The pinnacle of high society is the Rolls-Royce. Only the richest TV and movie characters roll up in a Rolls. When they hop out of the back, you know that they’re the heirs to a diamond mine or a diabolical supervillain with a huge bank account. So it’s not surprising that the […]
Finally Shows Promise: Fitbit, Inc. (FIT)
Shares of Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE:FIT) have generated a 1-year price change of 9.73%. However, a year is a very long time in the capital markets arena, so let’s take a look at some more recent price performance. This stock has seen its price move by -2.87% in the past week, and it has experienced a […]
Why This Stock Could Go Crazy? NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) have generated a 1-year price change of -38.36%. However, a year is a very long time in the capital markets arena, so let’s take a look at some more recent price performance. This stock has seen its price move by -3.24% in the past week, and it has experienced a […]