Cathie Wood’s contrarian deflation call gets endorsements from Elon Musk, Jeffrey Gundlach

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Ark Invest, gestures as she speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on April 7, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Marco Bello | Getty Images Cathie Wood, Wall Street’s most vocal proponent of deflation, is getting a few high-profile supporters even as price…

Taxpayers can avoid a ‘very nasty surprise’ by making quarterly payments by Sept. 15

Getty Images If you haven’t been sending part of your income to the IRS in recent months, this week is the last chance to avoid a tax penalty. The deadline for third-quarter estimated taxes is Sept. 15, applying to income from self-employment, small businesses, investments, gig economy work and more, according to the agency. “It’s…

Mortgage demand from homebuyers falls 29% since last year, as interest rates surge past 6%

Mortgage demand appears to have nowhere to go but down, as interest rates go up. Application volume dropped 1.2% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The week’s results include an adjustment for the observance of Labor Day. Since last year, homebuyers’ demand for mortgages has…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rent the Runway, Meta, Oatly, Adobe & more

In this article RENT CVNA Onur Dogman | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday. Meta – Shares of Meta slid 9.37% as the overall market fell Tuesday. The company’s bet on Reels is facing hurdles — Instagram users are spending less than one-tenth of the 197.8 million…

Billionaire Jim Koch gave up a six-figure job to launch Sam Adams: ‘If you’d rather be rich than happy, you’re a sociopath’

Quitting your job to start a small business could be one of the biggest — and scariest — decisions you ever make.  But if you’re Jim Koch, the founder and chairman of Boston Beer Company, it could be as simple as choosing to be happy. When Koch launched the Samuel Adams beer brand in 1984,…

There could be a record high Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023, but it’s not set in stone: 3 things to watch

Klaus Vedfelt | Getty Images An 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be possible in 2023, based on government inflation data released Tuesday. The estimate comes from The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan senior group, which found that increase would boost the $1,656 average monthly retirement benefit by $144.10. Such an annual increase in benefits…

Starbucks hikes long-term financial forecast as it unveils reinvention plan

In this article SBUX Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington on March 22, 2017. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Starbucks hiked its long-term financial forecast on Tuesday after outlining a series of changes coming to its cafes as part of its reinvention plan….

Next rate hike will spark ‘dangerous game’ with state of economy, investor Peter Boockvar warns

The market’s violent reaction to hotter-than-expected inflation may usher in more losses. Investor Peter Boockvar believes Wall Street is coming to grips with a painful reality: Inflation isn’t moderating, so the Federal Reserve won’t pivot. related investing news Don’t get caught up selling in Tuesday’s inflation report overreaction — here’s why Zev Fima 10 hours…

Massachusetts’ Graduated Income Tax Amendment Threatens the Commonwealth’s Economic Transformation

Key Findings Massachusetts’ tax advantage in New England is primarily driven by its competitive individual income tax rate and its sales and use tax structure. The graduated income tax amendment would be paid by many small businesses, in addition to wealthy individuals. The proposed surtax is likely to have negative economic effects that will impact…

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott just donated two Beverly Hills mansions worth $55 million to fund affordable housing in LA

In her ongoing crusade to give away at least half of her wealth, billionaire MacKenzie Scott is now gifting mansions to charity. Scott recently donated two of her homes — both in Beverly Hills, California — to the California Community Foundation (CCF), which provides grants to mission-based nonprofits in Los Angeles. The organization intends to…

Here’s how to weigh whether a health savings account makes sense for your 2023 insurance coverage

Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images As open enrollment season gets underway, you may find yourself having to decide whether a health savings account should be part of your 2023 medical coverage. These tax-advantaged accounts let users save for medical expenses. Many companies will soon — or already have started to — hold their annual…