Powerball’s jackpot is now $420 million and Mega Millions’ top prize is $494 million. Here’s how to handle a huge windfall

mphillips007 | iStock Unreleased | Getty Images There’s a whole lot of money up for grabs this week in two national lotteries. Powerball’s jackpot is an advertised $420 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. Mega Millions’ top prize is even more: $494 million for the next pull, set for Friday night. Of course, the chance of…

Missed a tax credit from last year? You can claim that money through Nov. 15

Tommaso79 | Istock | Getty Images People who do not typically file taxes have a new way to claim a federal tax credit aimed at low- to moderate-income workers that was temporarily made more generous last year. GetCTC.org, a simplified filing tool, was updated on Wednesday to include the earned income tax credit. The maximum…

2022 Spanish Regional Tax Competitiveness Index

Executive Summary The Regional Tax Competitiveness Index (RTCI) for Spain allows policymakers, businesses, and taxpayers to evaluate and measure how their regions’ tax systems compare. This Index has been designed to analyze how well regions structure their tax system. Additionally, it serves as a road map for policymakers to reform their tax systems and make…

Former Google ads boss launches ‘Web3’ search startup with backing from Coinbase, top VCs

Google’s senior vice president of advertising and commerce Sridhar Ramaswamy Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty Images A top former Google executive wants to make searching the blockchain easier with his new startup. Sridhar Ramaswamy, who led the internet giant’s ad business from 2013 to 2018, has started a new company called nxyz. The venture is…

Defendants plead not guilty in case of $100 million New Jersey deli

In this article HWIN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Your Hometown Deli in Paulsboro, N.J. Google Earth CAMDEN, N.J. – Two men charged in an alleged stock-manipulation scheme involving a small-town New Jersey deli pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning. Peter Coker Sr., 80, and James Patten, 63, who were arrested by federal authorities last…

PepsiCo hikes forecast after third-quarter earnings, revenue top expectations

In this article PEP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A woman grabs a bottle of Diet Pepsi in Atlanta, Georgia. Chris Rank | Bloomberg | Getty Images PepsiCo hiked its forecast for the year Wednesday morning after reporting third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analyst expectations. Shares were up about 2% in pre-market trading….

Here’s what a new Biden administration labor proposal would mean for independent contractors

Rudi_suardi | E+ | Getty Images The Biden administration will soon issue a rule that may make it easier for workers to be considered “employees” instead of “independent contractors.” The U.S. Department of Labor issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Tuesday, signaling its intent to issue a formal regulation that would redefine how employers…

Mobile bank N26’s losses widen after ramping up spending on fraud controls

The logo of German online bank N26 displayed on a smartphone. Thomas Trutschel | Photothek via Getty Images German mobile bank N26 reported Tuesday a sharp rise in annual revenues as usage of its platform grew, however losses also ticked higher after an increase in spending on regulatory compliance.  N26’s net revenue increased 67% in…

American Airlines raises revenue forecast after strong summer travel season

In this article AAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT American Airlines jet parked at LaGuardia International Airport in New York.  Adam Jeffery | CNBC American Airlines said Tuesday that its third-quarter sales likely came in better than it previously expected a sign that a strong summer helped the carrier cover a jump in costs….

Free weekly credit reports are available through the end of 2023. Why you may want to check yours now

vitapix | E+ | Getty Images Your credit score can make or break your ability to open a credit card or buy a new car or home at attractive interest rates. To boost your score, you need to know where you need to improve. Keeping tabs on your credit report — which outlines your debts,…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amgen, Uber, Lyft, Zscaler and more

In this article META AMGN WBA LVS LEG WYNN ZS NFLX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego, California, May 13, 2020. Mike Blake | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amgen —…