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NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Pied-a-terre, hit or miss? Comptroller says NYC second-home tax could score $500M or fall short | amNewYork

The pied-a-terre tax could raise $500 million annually for NYC, depending on rules and enforcement regarding exemptions and owner behavior.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A 37-year-old economist who says he bet more than $300k against DOGE on Kalshi explains himself

An economist bet $342,200 against DOGE's ability to reduce federal spending in 2025 and won $470,300, earning a 37% return.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

An accountant won a big jackpot on Kalshi by betting against DOGE | TechCrunch

An international tax accountant wagered his entire $342,000 life savings on a prediction market bet that federal spending would not decrease, winning $470,300 when 2025 spending increased compared to 2024.
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US politics
fromFortune
5 months ago

Trump's $2,000 tariff 'dividends' would cost twice as much as the revenue coming in, budget watchdog warns | Fortune

Trump's $2,000 "tariff dividends" proposal would cost far more than tariff revenues, increasing deficits by about $6 trillion over ten years.
fromFinanceBuzz
5 months ago

12 Work From Home Jobs That Pay At Least $70,000 a Year

As companies increasingly ask workers to return to the office, remote jobs may seem out of reach. But if your heart is set on a remote job where you can earn good money while staying at home, plenty of options still exist. Here are 12 high-paying remote job options where you can enjoy the work-from-home lifestyle and make $70,000 or more.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

UK public finances in vulnerable position' after Starmer's U-turns, OBR warns

Britain's public finances are vulnerable, with government debt projected to exceed 270% of economic output by the early 2070s.
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US politics
fromFast Company
10 months ago

What to know about the CBO-the office calling out Trump's tax bill

The Congressional Budget Office plays a crucial role in providing impartial fiscal analysis amidst political disputes over federal legislation.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

I'm Very Upset': Steve Bannon Says Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Needs Fixing in the Senate

Steve Bannon expresses concern over Trump's budget, insisting it overspends and adds to the deficit while acknowledging the need to promote the overall economic package.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

As Musk steps back, experts say Doge cuts have harmed government services

There doesn't seem to be an approach to dig in on places where government services could really be improved.
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