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At one time, the last year that the tax deduction for private mortgage insurance (PMI), also known as mortgage insurance premium (MIP), was allowed was for the tax year 2017—but only for mortgages taken out or refinanced after Jan. 1, 2007. However, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 allowed MIP and PMI tax deductions

MBA vs. Master’s in Finance or Economics: An Overview For many individuals looking to advance their careers in business, earning a master of business administration (MBA) degree may seem like an obvious way to get ahead. But if you work in the world of finance or economics, getting a specialized degree might be a better

Charitable organizations survive primarily on donations, with the holiday season (and year-end tax deadline for charitable contributions deductions) making December the most active time for charitable giving. Charities have to get creative to stay afloat the other 11 months of the year. There are five main ways that charities make money and stretch their dollars:

After four days of dramatic swings, 30-year mortgage rates dropped modestly Tuesday. Movement was mixed across other averages. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year average moved six basis points lower Tuesday, after wildly seesawing the four previous days. The average had swung from 5.26% to 5.82% over that period, and now sits at 5.64%.

It’s been a tough week for chip stocks. On Monday, Nvidia had warned its revenues would be well below its guidance as gaming revenue slowed. Then Micron cut its current-quarter revenue and warned of negative free cash flow for the quarter as customer inventories pile up amid weakening demand for chips used in PCs and smartphones. Micron (MU) shares

The consumer staples sector is composed of companies that produce and sell items considered essential for everyday use. Consumer staples products include household goods, food, beverages, hygiene products, and other items that individuals are either unwilling or unable to eliminate from their budgets even in times of financial trouble. As a result, these companies are viewed as

Key Takeaways Coinbase’s quarterly trading volume came in below analyst predictions. Trading volume is a prime driver of revenue for the company through transaction fees. It also signals the overall strength of the cryptocurrency market. The company’s loss per share was significantly wider than analysts had predicted. Source: Predictions based on analysts’ consensus from Visible Alpha

72 The latest reading of the New York City Recovery Index out of a possible score of 100. New York City’s economic recovery index experienced a slight increase the week of Sept. 18, rising from an overall score of 71 to 72 after falling by as much as six points the week before. A partial

Most of the largest banks in the United States have a long history and managed to stick around since their early days. In fact, each of the four biggest banks by market capitalization is more than a century old. Wells Fargo (WFC) was founded in 1852, and Citigroup (C) in 1812. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) traces its origins

Cryptocurrency mixing service, Tornado Cash, has been blacklisted in the United States. However, this isn’t the first time when the U.S. has imposed a ban on a company. The following companies have also been slapped by the authorities.  Key Takeaways The U.S. authorities have blacklisted crypto mixing service Tornado Cash. Tornado Cash lets users make

For security, individuals, large organizations, and even nations will keep some of their surplus reserves in gold and foreign currencies. The U.S. dollar remains the primary and most trusted reserve currency, but the Swiss franc has also emerged as one of the best alternatives. This article explores why the Swiss franc is a good investment.

Many retail investors shun the bond market because it does not offer the same level of potential upside as the stock market. While the bond market is different from the stock market, it should not be ignored. It is comparable in size to the stock market and has enormous depth. Triumph Of The Optimists: 101

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 100 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published August 2, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economy continued to recover modestly during the week ending July 23, with the index score rising to 73 out of 100 points, following

China’s economic growth and the modernization of its institutions from purely socialistic in nature to ones with traits of market economies, has been a successful endeavor. The reforms have touched upon all institutions and all forms of life throughout the country. The Chinese banking system is a part of those reforms and is in the

Shares in graphics chipmaker NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) plunged Monday and continued its drop on Tuesday after the company said it expects revenue to come in significantly below its earlier estimate, primarily due to weaker gaming sales. The Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker released preliminary second quarter (Q2) earnings yesterday, showing revenue reaching $6.7 billion, well below

The 30-year mortgage average dropped an eighth of a percentage point Monday, extending a volatile pattern of rising and falling in big movements for the last four days. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages For a fourth day, 30-year mortgage rates have seesawed wildly. The flagship average dropped 12 basis points Monday, after up and down

Kentucky storm and flooding victims have until Nov. 15, 2022, to file for certain tax relief according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as of Aug. 2, 2022. Relief is available when filing certain individual and business tax returns and making tax payments the agency says. The just-announced relief postpones certain tax filing and payment

Nasdaq Inc. (NDAQ) is a global technology company providing data, analytics, software, and services to the capital markets industry. The company is best known as the operator of the Nasdaq Stock Market, the largest single venue of liquidity for trading U.S.-listed cash equities. At the end of 2020, a total of 3,392 companies traded shares

There are hundreds of technical indicators traders can utilize depending on their trading style and the type of security to be traded. This article focuses on a few important technical indicators popular among options traders. Also, please note that this article assumes familiarity with options terminology and calculations involved in technical indicators. Key Takeaways RSI values

The number of small business owners reporting inflation as their top business problem has reached its highest level since 1979, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Thirty-seven percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, an increase of three points from