Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Learn how to choose the right business structure for financial success and legal protection as a self-employed entrepreneur with answers to common questions. How do you select the right business structure when you’re self-employed? What are the financial implications of different business structures on personal finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola help you understand how to navigate your business’s legal identity by comparing business structures for self-employment. They begin with a discussion of different business structures available for self-employment, with tips and tricks…
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Contractor I-Soon’s leak of hundreds of documents details China’s targets and the spying tools used on dissidents, rival intelligence agencies and private companies.
February 22, 2024 (Xs.com) (Investorideas.com Newswire) February 21, 2024, marked a significant milestone for Nvidia as the company unveiled financial results that surpassed all market expectations. Investors, analysts, and technology enthusiasts turned their attention to this artificial intelligence giant, quickly realizing the reason for such anticipation. In its fourth quarter of the fiscal year, Nvidia reported impressive revenues totaling $22.103 billion. This result significantly exceeded analysts’ estimates, with projected revenues of around $20.550 billion. But that’s not all; earnings per share exceeded expectations, reaching $5.16, compared to the expected $4.61. To illustrate the company’s growth and the benefits for its…
Our pets are our cute, lovable companions, and just like everyone else under our roof, they come with their share of expenses. However, unlike a roommate, you can’t expect your pet to help foot its share of the bills. Of the two-thirds (67%) of Americans who are pet owners (defined as those who currently own a cat and/or dog), 24% have pet insurance, according to a new NerdWallet survey conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,366 pet owners. Pet insurance may help with certain medical expenses, but it can be costly and may not be right for everyone. Insurance…
Electric vehicle makers are having a bad week. First up is Lucid Group, which announced Q4 2023 results yesterday. While the company produced and delivered 37% more vehicles in 2023 than it did in 2022, its 2024 outlook was pretty grim news to investors. Lucid said its production guidance for 2024 was only 9,000 vehicles, suggesting the company is struggling to find buyers for its EVs. As TechCrunch notes, that’s just 10% of the 90,000 EVs the company predicted when it went public that it could make and sell in 2024. Shares in Lucid (ticker: LCID) are currently down…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Within just a few years of becoming an Airbnb host, Lauren Aumond and her husband now own and manage nine short-term rental properties along with three long-term rental properties. As Superhosts, they have welcomed more than 300 guests in the last two years. Here’s an interview with Aumond where she discusses how she got started, scaled, and made a profit off her properties. If you are considering launching an Airbnb business, check out our book, which has more resources on the subject. Related: This Couple Started Renting Rooms in Their House As…
February 22, 2024 (Investorideas.com Newswire) A total of 910 deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing deals) were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during January 2024, which was a decline of 23.8% compared to the announcement of 1,194 deals during January 2023, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Deal activity remained subdued globally with all the regions experiencing decline in deals volume owing to the dent in deal-making sentiments amid the volatile market conditions. APAC region also saw decline, but it was relatively lesser compared all…
When visiting the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, it helps to have a DFW airport map — after all, it’s one of the largest and busiest airports in the U.S. It services more than 73 million travelers per year, flying nonstop to 193 domestic and 67 international destinations. This airport guide includes a DFW terminal map, information about restaurants, shopping and lounges in each terminal, ground transportation options and more. Dallas-Fort Worth airport quick facts Terminals: Five terminals (A, B, C, D and E) and 168 gates. Destinations served: 193 domestic and 67 international. Airlines: American Airlines hub; serves 28…
According to Cuban, raising capital isn’t an accomplishment to be celebrated. It’s an obligation, one that’s carried forever.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In an era when technology dominates the landscape, algorithms wield power far beyond mere computation. The transformative promise of artificial intelligence (AI) lies not solely in its ability to enhance products or streamline services. Of far greater significance is its capacity to deepen our understanding of ourselves as a society and highlight the necessary moral compass amid this transition. Related: The Top 4 Most Bankable AI Skills You Need to Succeed in 2024 AI is a catalyst — orchestrating pivotal revolutions across diverse industries — and the advent of driverless cars stands…
February 22, 2024 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Obesity and overweight are estimated to have caused a staggering $425.5 billion in economic costs to US businesses and employees in 2023, according to a report released by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Assessing the Economic Impact of Obesity on Employers: Identifying Paths Toward Work Force Health and Well-Being,’ analyzes the economic and workforce implications of obesity and overweight from the perspective of employers and employees. Of the 158 million civilian employees on nonfarm payrolls, 30% (46.9 million) are classified as having obesity and 34% (53.8 million) have overweight. Costs…
If you’re looking for a beautiful well-located, high-end Hilton hotel, the Conrad London St. James is worth considering. The hotel has 256 rooms and suites, plus the amenities you might expect — including several restaurants, a cocktail bar, a gym and meeting areas. As a Hilton Diamond-level elite status member through my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, I was drawn to the hotel because it is one of the few Hilton properties with an Executive Lounge, a communal space with complimentary drinks and snacks for Diamond elite members and guests who book an Executive-level room. Terms apply.I stayed in…