• Wed, January 29, 2025

by: Kiplinger

Why I'm Not Chasing Airline Status This Year

"Nope," I told him, "mostly it gets me three extra inches of legroom." I'm not a business traveler, but I typically take a handful of flights each year paid out of my own pocket.

by: CNET

Will the New IRS Rule for Venmo, PayPal and CashApp Payments Impact Your Tax Return?

Originally set to kick off at the beginning of 2022, the IRS planned to implement a new reporting rule that would require third-party payment apps, like PayPal, Venmo or Cash App to report income of over $600 or more per year to the tax agency. The IRS delayed this new reporting requirement in 2022 and again in 2023.

by: STAT

RFK Jr., Trump's HHS pick, grilled at Senate confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his first congressional appearance Wednesday as President Trump's pick to lead HHS. Follow STAT's live updates.

by: WRAL

Minted Connect Secures Investment at $10 Million Valuation

Embedded finance platform Minted Connect has secured a new investment round at a $10 million valuation. The funding round was led by APY Ventures, with participation from prominent investors, including Insha Ventures,

by: Couriermail

The chance of you getting your money back if you're scammed has been revealed - and it's dire

It is seen as a last bastion of hope for scam victims who have lost everything, but for many, dealing with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has had the opposite effect.

by: AOL

Trump crypto coins a sign of 'speculative frenzy' in markets, famed short seller says

Carson Block, founder and chief investment officer of Muddy Waters Capital, said he "wouldn't touch" the coins.

by: clinicaltrialsarena

RFK Jr. denies being anti-vaccine during intense Senate confirmation

The potential secretary for Health and Human Services has been forced to defend his previous anti-vaccine stances at his senate hearing.

by: Investopedia

Your Tax Filing Could Be Free if Musk's DOGE Commission Gets Its Way

The "Department of Government Efficiency" reportedly wants to create a mobile app so Americans can file their taxes for free.

by: Forbes

Why CEOs Must Actively Prevent An Echo Chamber At The Top

Leaders must avoid echo chambers and groupthink by promoting an environment where diverse viewpoints and healthy debate are encouraged.

by: UPI

RFK Jr. denies anti-vaccine stance in confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

by: Reuters

Japan to cooperate with Bessent on forex, other issues

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent will cooperate on issues including forex, Kato said on Wednesday, following a video conference call between the two officials.

by: cnbctv18

Budget 2025 expectations highlights: Tackling India's 'four balance sheet' challenge for economic stability

The Finance Minister will table the Economic Survey on Friday (January 31) when Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will convene briefly after the President's address.

by: MSN

NCLT orders action against RP of Byju's

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ordered disciplinary action against the resolution professional handling Byju's insolvency case due to misconduct. The tribunal reinstated Glas Trust and Aditya Birla Finance to the Committee of Creditors,

by: Indiatimes

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Income tax slabs to be revised? FM Sitharaman may push consumption growth, record capex

We also expect the budget to introduce policies incentivizing energy-efficient practices among companies. This will not only transform India's energy landscape but also contribute significantly towards achieving the country's net-zero goals and climate targets,

by: MSN

This Midwestern state is considered one of the best places to retire, new study says: see the list

WalletHub, a personal finance company, recently analyzed which U.S. states are the best and worst to retire in in 2025. Florida ranked highly, but other findings were surprising.

by: Forbes

EU To Host 'Simplification Roundtable' On Reducing Sustainability Reporting

Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal

by: Reuters

Russia oil sanctions create different winners at different times

The crude oil market is adapting quickly to the new sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet of tankers, albeit by creating both short- and medium-term winners and losers.

by: CNET

Create an IRS Account This Tax Season to Save Yourself Time and Trouble

Tax season is upon us -- the IRS started accepting returns on Monday, Jan. 27, and if you file early, you could get your tax refund by the end of February. Before you grab your W-2 and fire up our favorite tax software, there's one step you should consider first -- creating an online IRS account.

by: STAT

Live updates: RFK Jr., Trump's HHS pick, grilled at Senate confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his first congressional appearance Wednesday as President Trump's pick to lead HHS. Follow STAT's live updates.

by: CNET

Fact Check: Trump Doesn't Have the Power to Force Lower Interest Rates

While Trump will be able to appoint a new Fed chair in 2026, he does not have the ability to set monetary policy or change the federal funds rate. No president has the direct power to reduce mortgage rates, credit card APRs or business loan rates.

by: Forbes

Why Gallabox Thinks WhatsApp Is The Future Of Sales And Marketing

Gallabox has raised $3.5 million of new funding as it seeks to expand its WhatsApp solution for managing customer conversations into the US

by: Reuters

Global CEO departures hit record high in 2024 amid investor pressure

Chief executives of global companies left their jobs in record numbers last year, pushed by intense scrutiny from investors and pressure to keep up with change, according to leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates.

by: MSN

Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Today (Nov 22 - Dec 21), January 30, 2025: Maintain humility!

Sagittarius Money Horoscope Today You will advance in financial management, especially in ancestral matters. Your material wealth and comforts will increase. Your interest in banking will grow. Sagittarius Career Horoscope Today New experiments will be encouraged.

by: MSN

Trump Media Announces New Push Into Finance to Support the 'Patriot Economy'

The operator of the social-media platform Truth Social and video-streaming platform will add financial services and fintech brand Truth.Fi to its portfolio.

by: Reuters

UK climate protesters challenge jail sentences in landmark appeals

More than a dozen British climate activists challenged their sentences on Wednesday, arguing their jail terms of up to five years failed to reflect their conscientious motivation for direct action protests.

by: MSN

46 mn seized from FedEx in 'worker reservoir' probe

Italian police on Wednesday seized 46 million euros from the Italian unit of US transportation, e-commerce, and business service giant Fedex in a probe into alleged tax fraud involving so-called 'reservoirs pf workers' who were allegedly employed without benefits.

by: MSN

'You frighten people': Top 5 most memorable moments from Wednesday's Trump nominee hearings

by: MSN

WSJ Crossword January 30 2025 Answers (1/30/25)

Our WSJ Crossword January 30, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today's crossword if you've found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Wall Street Journal Crossword is a well-known and respected puzzle that appeals to solvers looking for a challenging and thought-provoking experience.

by: MSN

'Can your private bank do this?': Fintech firms target Singapore's wealthy with feature-rich apps

McKinsey estimates high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Asia-Pacific own $21.7 trillion in assets.

by: MSN

Despite Trump's Federal RTO Smackdown, Companies Prefer No- Drama Pragmatism

by: MSN

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by: MSN

A look back at a record-breaking iFX EXPO Dubai 2025

On the 14th of January, iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, MENA's #1 online trading industry event, kicked-off its remarkable 2+ days of FX & Fintech showcases. Global industry leaders gathered to build lasting relationships,

by: MSN

Budget Expectations: What can families expect in Finance Minister's 'bahi khata' this year?

As the countdown begins to the presentation of Union Budget in Parliament, various segments of the society are once again talking about their wishlists. Zee Business reached out to an average middle-class family to learn about their hopes from the upcoming Union Budget.
  • Thu, January 30, 2025

by: Couriermail

Millers and Noni B close as last of Mosaic Brands shuts down

Almost 3000 employees of a string of iconic Australian fashion labels will lose their job after the pin was pulled on the final retailers in the collapsed Mosaic Brands stable.

by: NDTV

Experts On How Budget Can Empower Businesses And Consumers

Giving an overview of the retail sector, Mr Parekh said that it has witnessed robust growth, and is projected to rise from $779 billion in 2019 to $1.8 trillion by 2030.

by: Oneindia

Union Budget 2025: Petrol And Diesel To Come Under GST?

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by: Oneindia

Union Budget 2025: Will Stock Markets Remain Open On Feb 1? Know Whether You Can Do Trading On Saturday

While the stock markets work from Monday to Friday, this Saturday it functions like a normal day in view of budget 2025, which will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

by: cnbctv18

RBI files application for insolvency proceedings against Aviom India Housing Finance

On Monday, the RBI superseded the board of Aviom India Housing Finance owing to governance concerns and defaults in meeting various payment obligations.

by: cnbctv18

Digital payments rise 11% on year in September 2024: RBI data

DPI, introduced in March 2018, tracks the extent of digital payment adoption, using March 2018 as the base year set at 100.

by: Reuters

India's central bank files bankruptcy application against Aviom India Housing Finance

India's central bank on Thursday said it has filed an application with a company tribunal to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against Aviom India Housing Finance.

by: MSN

Trump Media expands into fintech, launching Truth.Fi brand

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by: Forbes

10 Technology And Business Trends That May Revolutionize Finance In 2025

I recommend corporate executives, startup founders and investors understand each trend and how to capitalize on it to attract more customers and grow their businesses.

by: Reuters

Dutch lender Volksbank fined for inadequate risk management

Dutch state-owned lender de Volksbank on Thursday said it had been fined 20 million euros ($20.83 million) by the Dutch central bank for inadequate risk management and failure to prevent money laundering.

by: MSN

EU Commission aims to simplify its way to future growth

The European Commission has presented its new economic strategy for the coming years. Simplification features prominently in a package of proposals that is sorely lacking in novelty. View on euronews

by: Reuters

Bank of England readies rate cut and could hint at more to come

The Bank of England looks likely to cut interest rates next week, when it could also nudge investors to expect faster reductions than they currently predict as the economy flatlines.

by: MSN

Planes and trains are great, but Reeves must fix financial infrastructure too

New rail projects and reservoirs are welcome, but if Rachel Reeves really wants Britain to be a better place to do business, she must modernise the City too, says Chris Elms In her speech yesterday ,

by: Reuters

Finland's Nordea Bank Q4 posts operating earnings slightly above estimates

Finnish lender Nordea Bank reported fourth-quarter operating earnings slightly above estimates on Thursday and said the Nordic mortgage and corporate lending markets remained slow amid declining interest rates and an improving housing market.

by: Reuters

Deutsche Bank posts weaker-than-expected profit and ditches 2025 cost target

Deutsche Bank on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected drop in fourth quarter and 2024 full-year profit as legal provisions and restructuring costs eroded revenue gains at its global investment banking division.

Why I'm Not Chasing Airline Status This Year

"Nope," I told him, "mostly it gets me three extra inches of legroom." I'm not a business traveler, but I typically take a handful of flights each year paid out of my own pocket.
The article from Kiplinger discusses why the author has decided not to pursue airline status in 2023. Traditionally, airline status offered perks like upgrades, free checked bags, and priority boarding, which were valuable for frequent flyers. However, the author points out several reasons for this shift in strategy: the devaluation of miles and points, making it harder to achieve meaningful rewards; the introduction of dynamic pricing for award flights which complicates the value proposition of status; changes in airline loyalty programs that now favor spending over miles flown; and the realization that the benefits of status might not justify the effort and cost, especially with airlines offering similar perks to all passengers or through credit card partnerships. Additionally, the author reflects on the personal cost, including time away from family and the stress of travel, suggesting that the intangible benefits of not chasing status, like more personal time and less travel-related stress, outweigh the tangible perks of airline status.

Read the Full Kiplinger Article at:
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/travel/why-im-not-chasing-airline-status-this-year