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A tax expert shares the misconceptions and hidden costs the wealthy face when moving to Puerto Rico for tax breaks
The tax benefits of moving to Puerto Rico have misconceptions about capital gains and the requirements...
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A boomer engineer moved from Illinois to Brazil to help treat cancer. He said life outside São Paulo is much cheaper and more peaceful than the US.
Jose Rodriguez moved from Chicago to Brazil to open oncology centers and promote business partnerships, and...
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The economy is fantastic — unless you want a new job, a new home, or a new car
High mortgage rates, expensive auto loans, and a static labor market make it hard for people...
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China's birth rate has fallen so much that many hospitals are simply giving up on delivering babies
China has been stepping up measures to encourage marriage and parenthood.
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Beijing says Evergrande and its tycoon founder committed a $78 billion fraud. That would rank it as one of the biggest financial frauds ever.
Fraud allegations deepen crisis for Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, which is already in liquidation.
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Record numbers of wealthy Americans are looking for ways to live overseas or get foreign citizenship amid turmoil in the US
Migration consultancy Henley & Partners found that more US citizens than ever before are looking at...
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South Koreans are dealing with burnout and loneliness by getting pet rocks
Millennials in South Korea are using pet rocks to help with feelings of burnout and isolation....
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The Fed still probably isn't ready to give Americans the interest rate cuts they're hoping for
The Federal Reserve is likely to continue holding interest rates steady this week, but a cut...
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The key to a longer life: high unemployment
New research confirms it: The worse the economy gets, the longer we live. But why?
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Putin wasted no time buttering up China after his election victory
In the wake of sweeping sanctions, Russia's Vladimir Putin is leaning on China for economic and...
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Russia is betting big on Cuba as it courts alternative economic partners
Russia is expanding its economic and trade ties with Cuba as more than 100 companies start...
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The Fed is going to hold out on rate cuts longer than we think, investment strategist says
Consumer spending and market momentum are strong, while elevated rates haven't created meaningful cracks in the...
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Real estate stocks plunge as NAR agrees to landmark settlement that rewrites rules on commissions
The $418 million settlement will effectively eliminate the long-standing 6% commission, which has been standard in...
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The 20 big companies with the best outlook according to workers
In Comparably's newest company outlook ranking for big companies Topgolf ranked No. 1, Experian ranked No....
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4 of the most competitive rental markets in the country added virtually no new apartments in 2023. It shows the housing crisis isn't going away.
Multifamily housing construction is beginning to slow down as interest rates and construction and insurance costs...
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China may have found a new way to skirt US import tariffs: Go through Mexico instead
Container shipping demand from China to Mexico surged nearly 60% in January from a year ago...
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Merely winning has never been enough for Putin — and this year's presidential election is no different
Russians are voting in the country's presidential election from March 15 to 17, and 71-year-old Vladimir...
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Half of Americans would take a pay cut to work remotely — and many are willing to give up vacation days, survey finds
Many workers would give up higher pay or even vacation days to stay remote. But some...
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Home buying's dirtiest secret
A shady tactic known as "steering" is a big reason real-estate commissions remain so high, but...
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An 83-year-old who moved from New York to Florida explains how she's working to prevent loneliness and make friends — without playing pickleball
Rosalind, 83, followed her family to Florida, but she found herself in a younger community, making...
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China's property crisis could get even uglier. This time, a state-backed developer is the one raising concerns.
China's yearslong real-estate debt crisis has already taken down the property giant Evergrande, which is undergoing...
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell could wind up deciding the presidential election
The economy and perceptions of it will be vital factors in determining whether voters reelect Joe...
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Beijing says property developers in deep trouble must go bankrupt
China's real-estate debt crisis has already taken down property giant Evergrande, which is now undergoing liquidation.
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The biggest perk of gig work might also be its downfall
Many gig drivers lured by the flexibility of their job say it's often limited, as many...