History shows investors should stick to profitable companies if Fed tightens inflation action, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday advised investors to invest in profitable companies if the Federal Reserve institutes a half-point double rate hike, using an analysis of the Fed’s last double rate hike and its aftermath in 2000. “We know what works when the Fed tightens aggressively. The lesson of 2000 is to stick with profitable…

Almost 645,000 people still hadn’t gotten their third stimulus checks by last fall, Treasury says

Irinascreativephoto | E+ | Getty Images Almost 645,000 people who were eligible for the third round of stimulus checks hadn’t gotten their payments as of mid-September, according to a U.S. Department of the Treasury report published Thursday. The American Rescue Plan authorized the federal government to send up to $1,400 to each person who qualified,…

Here’s how to settle your loved one’s estate after they pass away

Arya Akmal. left, with his father Khosrow and son Dmitry in December 2018 at the University of Maryland, College Park. Arya Akmal Settling an estate is not just for the rich. When a loved one dies, someone will have to take care of debts and distribute assets. If the deceased had property — a house…

Some lawmakers want to ease the pain of high gas prices with direct payments to Americans

David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images High gas prices have put a strain on many Americans’ budgets. Now some Democratic lawmakers are proposing a possible solution: direct rebate payments to Americans. Three congressional leaders have proposed $100 energy rebate payments that would be sent to Americans during any month where the national average…

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Refund

You’ve successfully e-filed your taxes. Congratulations! Now, where’s your refund? Here’s what happens to your return once it’s submitted to the IRS. The Process of Getting Your Refund E-filing your tax return with TaxAct is easy, fast, and secure. After completing the Q&A interview, TaxAct checks your return for errors and guides you through the simple e-file…

Britain’s P&O Ferries broke the law in laying off 800 staff, boss admits

Three P&O Ferries, Spirit of Britain, Pride of Canterbury and Pride of Kent moor up in the cruise terminal at the Port of Dover in Kent as the company has suspended sailings ahead of a “major announcement” but insisted it is “not going into liquidation.” Gareth Fuller | PA Images | Getty Images The boss…

Olive Garden parent’s earnings miss estimates, company lowers fiscal 2022 outlook

In this article DRI An Olive Garden restaurant in Times Square in New York. Richard Levine | Corbis | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ expectations, saying the omicron variant of Covid-19 led to disappointing sales for its Olive Garden chain. The company also lowered its earnings outlook for…

The SEC climate rule: 7 things investors need to know

Gary Gensler, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at the SEC headquarters in Washington, on July 22, 2021. Melissa Lyttle/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday unveiled a sweeping proposal to expand investors’ insight into the threat that climate change poses to public companies and how they contribute to a…

Russian oligarch Abramovich’s two superyachts worth a combined $1 billion are escaping sanctions — for now

Eclipse, the private luxury yacht of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, anchors at Cruise Port in Marmaris district of Mugla, Turkey on March 22, 2022. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The azure waters of southwest Turkey saw the arrival of a two multimillion-dollar superyachts this week reportedly belonging to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich,…

BlackRock’s Fink says Russia-Ukraine war could accelerate use of cryptocurrencies

In this article BLK Larry Fink David Orrell | CNBC Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could accelerate the adoption of digital currencies by central banks, according to BlackRock’s Larry Fink. The CEO of the $10 trillion-asset money manager called it one of the “less discussed” outcomes of the war, which began one month ago, in his…

Here’s the average tax refund so far this year — and the 3 best places to stash yours

The IRS has already issued more than 45 million refunds this year, at an average $3,352 each. That’s over $500 more than last year, when the average refund was just over $2,800. For most Americans, a lump-sum payment of this size is rare and fewer people want to squander it. Now, nearly half — or 46%…

How to avoid a 6-figure tax penalty on foreign bank accounts

Chuyn | Istock | Getty Images Whether you’re an expat or U.S.-based, you may need to report your foreign accounts to the U.S. Department of the Treasury by April 15 — or face costly tax penalties. The anti-money laundering Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 requires Americans with overseas assets to disclose holdings via a Report…