Wealth
Massachusetts voters approve ‘millionaire tax.’ What it means for the wealthy
If you make more than $1 million a year in Massachusetts, you may soon be subject to a “millionaire tax” approved by voters this week through a ballot initiative. The new law creates a 4% tax on annual income above $1 million, on top of the state’s current 5% flat income tax, aiming to fund […]
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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s art collection tops $1.5 billion at auction
Art handlers hold a painting titled “La montagne Sainte-Victoire” by Paul Cezanne (estimate on request: in excess of $120,000,000) during a photo call to present the highlights from the estate of the philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, Paul G. Allen in London on Oct. 14, 2022. Wiktor Szymanowicz | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Christie’s […]
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Voters approve higher minimum wage in Nebraska and Washington, DC. Votes still being tallied in Nevada
Activists demonstrate in support of a $15-per-hour minimum wage and tips for restaurant workers in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 8, 2022. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Voters in both Nebraska and the District of Columbia on Tuesday approved higher minimum wages, while the results in a similar Nevada ballot measure are still pending. […]
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Winning ticket for Powerball’s record $2.04 billion jackpot sold in California — here’s what will go to taxes
Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images California does not tax lottery winnings While the IRS will scrape 24% — or $239.4 million — off the top for federal tax withholding, California does not tax lottery winnings, according to the state’s lottery winner’s handbook. So if the winning ticket holder lives in the Golden […]
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The Powerball jackpot is $1.9 billion only if you take the annuity. Here’s why the lump sum may be overrated
It’s hard to imagine what it would be like to win Powerball’s 1.9 billion prize. But the reality almost always falls far short of the fantasy. “The curse of the lottery losers is very real,” said Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago-based lawyer who has represented several recent lottery winners. One of the very first decisions a […]
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The $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot — the largest ever — is up for grabs. Here’s the tax bill if there’s a winner
Mark Ralston | Afp | Getty Images Whoever is the next jackpot winner in Powerball will be looking at the largest lottery prize ever awarded. The tax bill will also be pretty impressive. After no one hit all six numbers drawn Saturday, the Powerball jackpot headed higher. For Monday night’s drawing, it’s now an estimated […]
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5 key personal finance issues this midterm election season — and what they mean for your wallet
As Americans head to the polls, several key personal finance issues are weighing on voters’ minds and wallets. This week, the Federal Reserve enacted its fourth consecutive 0.75 percentage point interest rate increase to fight inflation, triggering further stock market losses. Meanwhile, recession fears are growing, with 84% of Americans worrying how a prolonged economic […]
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Powerball’s jackpot is $1.6 billion, the largest U.S. lottery prize ever. If you win, here’s how much would go to taxes
Jonathan Alcorn | Reuters If you manage to beat the odds stacked against hitting the Powerball jackpot, don’t forget you’ll have a silent partner in the win: the taxman. The jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing is now the largest U.S. lottery ever at an estimated $1.6 billion — pretax — if you were to opt […]
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Op-ed: High-net-worth investors can amplify their charitable impact with a ‘recoverable grant’
Miniseries | E+ | Getty Images Anyone watching the markets this year knows that it’s been a bumpy ride. But investors and the corporate sector aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch as financial markets have fallen sharply. With an estimated 33% of all charitable giving taking place in November and December, non-profit organizations will […]
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The new European vacation? Travelers are returning for trips that are all about food and wine
When Colin and Jenoa Matthes left their home state of Utah to embark on a world tour in 2019, they found themselves drawn to the food scenes in places like France and Italy. “We really loved, especially, the food in all of these different countries … and how local and specialized they were in different […]
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