Thu, March 13, 2025

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Budget 2025 | The good, the bad and the unexpected

Value-added tax has increase by 0,5 percentage points this year. Another 0,5 next year, will push VAT up to 16 percent by April 2026.
The ability to identify, evaluate and minimize risks is a vital skill that informs decisions on everything from financial investments to personal health and even corporate strategy. In the increasingly complex world, risk management is the ability to navigate the unknown.
iRobot became synonymous with home robots when it introduced the Roomba vacuum over 20 years ago, eventually selling 50 million models and becoming an acquisition target for Amazon. But the company gave investors a stark warning Wednesday, saying it may go out of business as sales and headcount plummet.
Discover why Qubetics, SEI, and Mantra are the best altcoin to buy in March 2025. Learn about their unique use cases and how they stand out.
The new entity will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is expected to generate pro forma revenue of $3.6 billion in 2025 and at least $150 million of annual operating synergies by year three.
Medicare is always a hot topic, and every time there's a shift in the White House, people start speculating about how it will impact the healthcare landscape. When you bring up "Trump" and "Medicare" in the same sentence,
S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.21%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.36% this morning as concerns about whether Washington lawmakers will avert a government shutdown this weekend contributed to uncertainty regarding the U.
Among the top losers in the NIFTY 50, Shriram Finance led the decline, falling 2.8% to Rs 619.10. Tata Motors followed, decreasing by 1.82% to Rs 656.15. Hindalco also saw a decrease of 1.66%, reaching Rs 678.40. Wipro shares fell by 1.62% to Rs 264.20, and HDFC Life experienced a drop of 1.5%, settling at Rs 622.55.
Here are some common tax errors you should avoid on your current tax return. Taxpayers not eligible for an SSN must have an IRS individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). ITINs are 9-digit numbers issued by the IRS to taxpayers that don't have a SSN for U.S. federal tax purposes.
As a new year gets underway, UK small businesses in the manufacturing sector have been among the least likely to predict growth during the first three months of 2025 - according to research from Novuna Business Finance.
RemotePass, a UAE-based global payroll platform, and Wafeq, a UAE-based accounting software provider, have partnered to fully automate payroll accounting for businesses in the UAE and KSA. This integration seamlessly syncs payroll and financial data from RemotePass to Wafeq's accounting system in real-time,
DP World, a Dubai-owned ports and logistics company, reported on Thursday a 28% drop in annual profit, citing higher finance costs and highlighting an uncertain outlook due to "geopolitical risks" and a "changing global trade landscape.
Deutsche Bank on Thursday forecast increased revenue in 2025 at its investment bank and three other main business units.
The S&P 500 added 0.5% on Wednesday, March 12, after a key inflation report showed consumer prices increased at a slower-than-expected pace last month.
SARS taxpayer hunt boost: Following SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter's argument that he needs more funding to collect more tax, the National Treasury has increased the size of the revenue service budget by R4 billion, bringing the total over the next three years to R7.5 billion. [ Business Day]
SBI plans to complete the project within a year and will hire 'specialized professionals' to staff it, said Ashwini Kumar Tewari, a managing director at the bank.
Shares of steel and aluminum companies like Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF), Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD), United States Steel Corp. (X), and others surged on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs took effect.
Small Business Administration officials announced relocations for regional offices in multiple cities, including Denver.
A federal judge ordered Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to hand over documents and answer questions about their plans to trim federal agencies. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan said in her order on Wednesday that Musk and DOGE have to comply with the discovery request in three weeks.
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Fox News host Laura Ingraham advised her viewers to "ignore" the tumbling stock market and "sky is falling reports in the regime press." The post Fox's Laura Ingraham Advises Viewers to 'Ignore' Tumbling Stock Market Because Trump 'Is Good for Business' first appeared on Mediaite.
The people who work for these Treasury Secretaries need to answer a text message. It's shameful," Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's former co-host Dagen McDowell says The post Fox Business Host Slams Trump White House - and Former Co-Host - For Dodging Her Requests to Talk Economy: 'I'll Air Dirty Laundry All Day' appeared first on TheWrap.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party would block a Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown on Saturday and urged the GOP to accept a Democratic plan to provide funding through April 11 instead.
Heartland business owners brace for price hikes as President Donald Trump increases tariffs on steel and aluminum--while other countries retaliate.
Junior Bridgeman, a Louisville legend and former NBA star, died from a medical emergency at the Galt House on March 11.
The combination of $117 million in stablecoin inflows, $370 million pouring into memecoins amid a 7.4% sector-wide surge, and the latest US CPI data showing cooling inflation all point to a recovery phase that could be sustained in the near term.
Inflation slowed more than expected in February and cooled for the first time in four months, but that progress may be short lived as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, which threatens to increase prices for Americans.
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Greg Flagg and his wife, Karen Henderson Flagg, will succeed Charlie Caramihalis as the new owners of Fat Tomato Grill in York on March 22, 2025.
With the April 15 tax deadline just a month away, stress is mounting for millions of Americans. Experts with the IRS said tax season often worsens existing money worries, leading to last-minute filings and potential mistakes.
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Economists at Nedbank lay out what they expect from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's second attempt to balance South Africa's books.
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Waiting until the IRS deadline to file taxes can be costly, especially for freelancers and filers looking to itemize expenses.
But in the world of private equity and investment banking, the lower middle market, transactions typically valued between $10 million and $500 million, often deliver some of the most compelling opportunities for investors.
Experts urge South Africa to diversify its trade relationships and adapt to changing US policies following the cancellation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership.
Online search engines have seen an uptick in people asking questions about the country's economic fate, including "is a recession coming in 2025," "how to prepare for a recession," and "what is a recession.
The European Union announced tariffs on 26 billion euros, or $28.4 billion, worth of US goods in response to new American duties on steel and aluminum. The European Commission introduced the "swift and proportionate" countermeasures in a statement on Wednesday.
The White House engaged in a brief trade war with Canada on Tuesday over energy surcharges and steel tariffs. Cooler heads prevailed but markets weren't calmed.
The Nibbles credit card offers rewarding pet-related benefits, the most valuable of which is its pet insurance that covers up to $10,000 in yearly health coverage
As the global female workforce seeks policies that allow for better work-life balance, the Patel sisters have co-founded UAE-based female-focused co-working space The Bureau.
Business leaders in the Channel Islands are more optimistic about global economic growth compared with their international counterparts, according to a survey. Findings from PwC's Annual Global CEO Survey show about 12% of bosses believe their businesses will not be viable in 10 years, compared with a global average of 40%.
To offer a range of academic, training, and professional development initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students
The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana (IFRIG) is set to hold the 2025 edition of the Islamic Finance Forum (IFF).
Tesla bounced back on Tuesday following its worst day in five years after one of Wall Street's biggest bulls said it was time to buy the stock.
Investopedia and Travel + Leisure teamed up to identify locations across the country where retirement dollars may go farther. Good news: the best cities to retire in the U.S. include metros in every region of the country,
Bank of America's latest cull has eliminated 150 jobs of junior bankers at its investment bank, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

Southwest Airlines Just Axed This Travel Perk, but There Are Still Ways to Get It for Free

It's the end of a (free) era: Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags at the end of May.

Southwest Airlines has discontinued its EarlyBird Check-In perk, which previously allowed passengers to check in 36 hours before a flight for an additional fee, securing an earlier boarding position and potentially better seat selection. This change affects travelers who valued the convenience of automatic check-in. However, there are still ways to gain similar benefits without extra costs: Southwest's Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card offers free EarlyBird Check-In on up to four flights per year, and the Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card provides two EarlyBird Check-Ins annually. Additionally, passengers can still check in exactly 24 hours before their flight for free, or opt for Business Select or Anytime fares which include priority boarding. For those not interested in these options, arriving early at the airport to check in manually remains a viable strategy to secure a better boarding position.

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https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/southwest-airlines-just-axed-this-travel-perk-but-there-are-still-ways-to-get-it-for-free/