Market Extra: Here’s what you should know about the Federal Reserve’s first expected cut since the crisis
The Federal Reserve likely this week embarks on its first rate cut since the financial crisis, drawing questions whether...
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Americans Are Seeing Highest Minimum Wage in History (Without Federal Help)
Because of a string of moves by states and cities in recent years, the effective average is almost at $12 an hour.
Lost these tax breaks on your federal return? Your state might let you have them
A number of deductions are out on your federal tax return, but they might be fair game on your state one. Watch out for...
What’s really at stake as the Federal Reserve unwinds its balance sheet
The central bank is trying to resuscitate the credit multiplier effect and return the financial system to more normal wa...
Deep Dive: Federal Reserve policy makes this dividend-stock strategy even more important
With long-term interest rates so low, stocks may be the best way for investors to grow their income.
The Wall Street Journal: Judge says federal prosecutors, including Alex Acosta, broke the law in Jeffrey Epstein plea deal
A judge ruled Thursday that federal prosecutors overseeing the Jeffrey Epstein sexual-abuse case — including current Lab...
We're about to find out why the Federal Reserve did its policy U-turn which sent markets higher
Market participants will be digging closely through the meeting summary for clues on how the Fed views a number of issue...
Investors are buying both stocks and bonds at the same time and the Federal Reserve is to blame
Investors are jumping into bonds and stocks, thanks to an easier Fed that makes both markets attractive.
Personal Finance Daily: More than 44% of Americans pay no federal income tax and don’t worry if you missed the recent stock market rally
Friday's top personal finance stories
Capitol Report: Amazon riled up the left for not paying federal taxes — and it’s in a position to offset future profits, too
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Amazon for getting a federal tax refund this year and last...
Federal judge tells traders they can combine cases accusing JP Morgan of rigging metals market
The judge said five separate lawsuits making similar allegations against the bank could be combined, potentially includi...
A Kushner Ally Was Up for a Federal Post. Then the F.B.I. Began Digging.
Ken Kurson, a friend of Jared Kushner’s and a past adviser to Donald J. Trump, withdrew from consideration for a prestig...
Federal Judge Dismisses Cities’ Suit Against Oil Companies Over Costs of Climate Change
The ruling in the closely watched case was a defeat for San Francisco and Oakland, which had sued fossil fuel companies...
Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Against Oil Companies Over Costs of Climate Change
The ruling in the closely watched case was a defeat for San Francisco and Oakland, which had sued fossil fuel companies...