Some parents still not aware they may get more child tax credit money this tax season, survey shows

Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images As the April 18 deadline to file taxes nears, parents who were eligible for monthly child tax credit payments last year may also look forward to more generous lump sums when they complete their returns. The American Rescue Plan enacted by Congress temporarily made that credit more generous for 2021….

Jeep says its new electric Wrangler SUV concept goes 0-60 mph in 2 seconds

In this article STLA-IT Electric Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 concept vehicle Jeep DETROIT — Jeep has redesigned an all-electric concept version of its flagship Wrangler, as the brand pivots from gas guzzlers to zero-emissions EVs. The Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 concept vehicle comes a year after the Stellantis brand unveiled the first version of the…

Stock futures rise slightly Friday, but head for losing week on Fed angst

Traders on the floor of the NYSE, April 7, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures were little changed on Thursday night after the major averages staged a late-day comeback as investors appraised the likelihood of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve to combat inflation. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 3 points, or 0.01%….

Is a recession on the way? These unconventional economic indicators may provide some clues

The completion of the world’s tallest buildings is said to be one less conventional indicator of an economic downturn. Pictured here on April 3, 2022, is the Merdeka 118 tower in Malaysia, which was completed at the end of the 2021 and is said to be the world’s second tallest skyscraper. Sopa Images | Lightrocket…

What to do if you aren’t offered an employer-sponsored retirement plan at work

Willie B. Thomas | Digitalvision | Getty Images Saving for retirement is an important financial task. But what should workers do if they don’t have access to a sponsored plan, such as a 401(k), through their employer? In 2021, 28% of workers in private industry and state and local government didn’t have an employer-sponsored retirement…

TaxAct Helps Promote Financial Literacy in Dallas Community

As a tax prep service, we know financial literacy is an invaluable skill to have, no matter your goals or occupation. But finances tend to be a touchy subject for many Americans. A Global Financial Literacy survey back in 2018 found that 60 percent of U.S. adults classified themselves as financially anxious. This was even…

Asia faces growing threats from climate change. Here’s what can be done

A boy searches for remaining food in polythene packets at roadside in Allahabad, India, on May 11, 2018. In 2021, over 57 million people were affected by climate disasters in Asia, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reported. Sanjay Kanojia | Afp | Getty Images Asia, one of the regions most…

Wild inflation will hurt all financial assets, market researcher Jim Bianco warns

There may be no escape from the bond market turmoil — even for stock investors. Market researcher Jim Bianco warns critical Federal Reserve policies to control wild inflation will inflict widespread losses on Wall Street. “Eventually, this is going to come back and hurt all financial assets,” the Bianco Research president told CNBC “Fast Money”…

Inside the $87 million hilltop palace for sale in Beverly Hills

Joe Bryant Perched approximately 200 meters (650 feet) above Beverly Hills, California, is a European-flavored residence that recently hit the market for $87 million. Past its gates, a 700-foot private drive hugs the mountainside as it leads up a steep incline to reveal a dramatic, 7.8-acre estate. Private drive leading to the main residence at 1420…

Here are 3 ways to avoid taking on too much student loan debt

Recent graduates may have just gotten an extended break on their student loan payments, but college debt remains a substantial hurdle for nearly everyone with a degree. “Attending and affording college can be next to impossible without taking out a student loan, thanks to the exponential rise in college tuition,” said Bankrate.com analyst Sarah Foster….

Methane emissions surged by a record amount in 2021, NOAA says

A broken oil well pipeline gauge near Depew, Oklahoma J Pat Carter/Getty Images Global emissions of methane, the second biggest contributor to human-caused climate change after carbon dioxide, surged by a record amount in 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Thursday. Methane, a key component of natural gas, is 84 times more potent…