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☆ The end of 'Bridgerton' season three, part one features a book fan-favorite carriage scene between Penelope and Colin. Here's how the TV show compares.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the new season of "Bridgerton," one of Netflix's most popular franchises, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is moving on from her hopeless crush on her close friend Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Even ahead of the season, "Bridgerton" fandom was freaking out when a teaser clip hinted at a mirror sex scene from the book. Though Lady Whistledown has retired, London's society, the Ton, is trying to reveal her identity to win Lady Danbury's bounty of £1,000. AdvertisementThis change may mean there's a rocky road ahead for PolinNicola Coughlan stars as Penelope Featherington in season three of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part two, premieres on June 13.

Persons: —, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Colin, Penelope, Bridgerton, Lady Whistledown Colin, Liam Daniel, Whistledown, Lady Whistledown, Lady Danbury's, Cressida Twombley, Twombley's, Lady Featherington, Polin Nicola Coughlan, Laurence Cendrowicz, Madame Delacroix, Kathryn Drysdale, Eloise Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie, Eloise, Cressida Cowper, Jessica Madsen Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix Locations: Colin's, London

☆ 'Bridgerton' star Jonathan Bailey reveals he came up with the idea for Kanthony's season 3 premiere kiss during dance rehearsals with Simone Ashley
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewKanthony may no longer be the central focus of "Bridgerton," but stars Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley are still feeding the fandom. Meanwhile, Anthony Bridgerton (Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Ashley), the main couple of the previous season, return to town still basking in the glow of their recent honeymoon. Jonathan Bailey as Anthony on the season three premiere of "Bridgerton." NetflixDuring the season three premiere, Kate and Anthony decide to delay their duties of running the Bridgerton household in favor of extending their honeymoon. "Bridgerton" season three, part one is now streaming on Netflix.

Persons: —, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Penelope Featherington's, Nicola Coughlan, Anthony Bridgerton, Bailey, Kate Sharma, Ashley, Anthony, Kate, Danbury's, Simone, Jonny, Jess Brownell, Brownell Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix Locations: New York City

Thedieck, now 31, is still in the military, and has gotten an awful lot of what he's wanted ever since. Darren Thedieck, age 31, joined the Air Force at age 18. Saving on a military salaryThedieck was interested in saving and investing long before he joined the Air Force. Right now, though, the plan is for that money to provide a financial "cushion" for the family, Thedieck says. Instead of full retirement after military life, both he and Naudia plan to take off in a new direction.

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☆ A woman whose husband died snorkeling in Hawaii is suing its tourism board, saying it failed to warn them of the risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Patricia and Ray Johnson arrived at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui on February 23, 2022, marking the couple's sixth visit to Hawaii. AdvertisementA July 2010 Snorkel Safety Study, conducted in collaboration with the Hawaii State Department of Health and the Hawaii Tourism Authority, distinguishes drowning by ROPE from drowning by aspirating water. Related storiesPatricia Johnson told ABC 7 Eyewitness News that Ray had kept his head above water before appearing disorientated. According to the lawsuit, Ray Johnson eventually lost consciousness before reaching the shore. He added: "If even one life is saved by this message, then Ray Johnson will not have died in vain."

Persons: —, Patricia, Ray Johnson, Ray, Ray Johnson's, Patricia Johnson, Johnson, KITV, Ray wasn't, Jay Stuemke, we'd Organizations: Service, Business, Mayo Clinic, Hawaii State Department of Health, Hawaii Tourism Authority, ABC, Hawaiian Tourism Authority, Hawaii Visitors Locations: Maui, Hawaii, Wailea, Lani

☆ 'The house is burning down': Money expert's advice for a couple with over $620,000 in debt
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Each month, they pay $3,700 for their mortgage, $3,342 on their credit card debt and $2,495 on their auto loans. 'The house is burning down'When Sethi asked Kevin and Michelle why they needed help despite their high income, Kevin said impulse buys like drinks at 7-Eleven have really added up. The couple owes $73,000 in credit card debt and $99,000 on two auto loans for luxury cars. "That's a total distraction from what's really going on here, which is the house is burning down." At the time of the podcast's recording, the couple's fixed costs came out to about 73% of their monthly income.

Persons: Ramit Sethi, Rich, Kevin, Michelle, Sethi

☆ Celebrity parents who welcomed babies via surrogates
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A surrogate has a fertilized embryo implanted in their uterus and then carries the baby. Chrissy Teigen, Riley Keough, and Paris Hilton are moms who have opened up about using surrogates. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . An increasingly popular option is surrogacy, in which a couple's fertilized embryo is implanted into the uterus of a third person — the surrogate — who then carries the baby.

Persons: Chrissy Teigen, Riley Keough, Paris Hilton, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Paris

☆ Chad Michael Murray said that parenthood changed his perspective on acting. Here's everything to know about his wife and 3 kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview"One Tree Hill" star Chad Michael Murray's perspective on his acting career lately has been influenced by fatherhood. Murray and his wife Sarah Roemer, who co-starred on the TV show "Chosen," have three children together. The pair haven't publicly disclosed any of their names, but occasionally share photos of their kids on social media. "I don't want my kids going to school, being freshman in high school, and dad's butt posted all over their locker," Murray explained.

Persons: —, Chad Michael Murray's, Murray, Sarah Roemer, he's, Roemer, Jim Kelly's, Sarah, I've, We've, emoji, Numéro Organizations: Service, Numéro, Business, Us Weekly, Buffalo Bills, Entertainment, Netflix

☆ Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's Relationship Timeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

2009: Justin and Hailey met at a fan eventAccording to 234Star.com, Justin and Hailey first met at a fan event (for Justin, not Hailey) in 2009. February 2011: Hailey attended another Bieber Fever eventHailey Baldwin, Justin Bieber, and Steven Baldwin at the 2011 premiere of "Never Say Never." July 2015: Justin and Hailey got matching tattoosA post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)In the summer of 2015, Justin and Hailey got matching "G" tattoos. May 5, 2018: Hailey attended the Met Gala with Shawn MendesShawn Mendes and Hailey Baldwin at the 2018 Met Gala. October 4, 2019: Hailey starred in Justin's music video for '10,000 Hours'Justin and Hailey Bieber in the "10,000 Hours" music video.

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☆ Dating a celebrity is the ultimate fantasy. A PR expert and a therapist explain if it can actually work.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

But being in a relationship with a celebrity isn't all it's hyped up to be in the movies. "It's not the people in the relationship," Anderson said. AdvertisementThis persistent surveillance can be exhausting and strain a relationship, Anderson said. To work, these relationships need time out of the spotlightEven though the odds might seem stacked against a celebrity and civilian couple, these relationships aren't necessarily doomed. AdvertisementIn a public setting, Anderson said that the normal person has to accept that they'll be sidelined by their famous partner.

Persons: —, Anna Scott, William Thacker, I'm, Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Tad Hamilton, Solène, Anne Hathaway, Hayes Campbell, Nicholas Galitzine, Robinne, Harry Styles, Matt Damon, Luciana Barroso, Taylor Lautner's, Tay, Edward, Jon Stewart, Tracey McShane, they're, Alisha Wetherill, Clay Cockrell, who's, — Cockrell, we've, Liza Anderson, Anderson, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Cockrell, Danny Moder, Patrick Dempsey, Jillian Fink, Keanu Reeves, Alexandra Grant, He's, Reeves, he's, It's, they'll Organizations: Service, Disney, Business, Coachella, Anderson Group Public Relations Locations: Notting, Miami, Hollywood, LA, New York

☆ These are the 10 most 'unaffordable' cities in America—Los Angeles is No. 1
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But when it comes to affordability, or lack thereof, not all cities are created equal. In a recent study, Creditnews Research ranked the most populous U.S. cities by the percentage of neighborhoods financially within reach for the average married couple. To create its ranking, Creditnews used median income for married households in order to determine the percentage of unaffordable neighborhoods. Of the 10 cities with the most unaffordable neighborhoods, four are in California. Two cities in the Golden State, Los Angeles and San Jose, were found to be 100% unaffordable for the average married couple household.

Persons: Creditnews, Sam Bourgi Organizations: Creditnews Research, Golden State, CNBC Locations: U.S, California, Golden, Los Angeles, San Jose

☆ Jerry Seinfeld's 3 kids joined him at the premiere of his new movie. Here's what you need to know about them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The comedian and his wife, Jessica Seinfeld, have spoken about their children many times over the years. Most recently, the whole family attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Unfrosted," Seinfeld's feature film directorial debut. Sascha Betty Seinfeld, 23, is the eldest childSascha Seinfeld and Jerry Seinfeld attend the "Daughters" premiere during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Julian Kal Seinfeld, 21, is the middle siblingFrom left: Julian Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Shephed Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld, and Sascha Seinfeld at the "Unfrosted" premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on April 30, 2024. Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld, 18, is the couple's youngest childFrom left: Julian Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Shephed Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld, and Sascha Seinfeld at the "Unfrosted" premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on April 30, 2024.

Persons: —, Jerry Seinfeld, he's, Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Sascha Betty Seinfeld, Sascha Seinfeld, Mat Hayward, Sascha, Jessica, Amy Schumer's, Amy Schumer, Jerry, she's, Julian Kal Seinfeld, Julian Seinfeld, Shephed Seinfeld, FREDERIC J . BROWN, Julian, Kevin Durant, Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld, Shepherd, Jimmy Fallon Organizations: Service, New Yorker, Business, Los Angeles, Getty, Duke University, CBS, Egyptian Theatre, Culture Fieldston School, NBA Locations: Park City , Utah, New York, Los Angeles, AFP

☆ How to tell if you can actually afford a major purchase: 'Most people genuinely have no idea,' says self-made millionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Most people 'genuinely have no idea'The couple's recent major purchases include an awning and rack for their van and a vacation to Barbados. In both instances, they considered whether or not they could afford the purchase on a monthly basis, Sethi said. "This is very common, and most people genuinely have no idea how to decide if they can afford something." Like many people, Callie and Travis think about their budget on a monthly basis, rather than an annual one. "Until now, they would go on trips, charge up a bunch of stuff, and then get surprised at how much it all cost," Sethi said.

Persons: Callie, Travis, Ramit Sethi, Rich, Sethi, Skip Locations: Texas, Barbados, Alaska

☆ A millennial couple spent less than $4,000 on an intimate destination wedding in Morocco. Here's how they pulled it off.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementEven before getting engaged, Almaz Burgess knew she'd have a destination wedding. According to a study by The Knot, the average international destination wedding is $42,000 — nearly $10,000 more than standard hometown nuptials. Wedding venues in Greece and Italy were quoting them $10,000 — so they turned to MoroccoA year before the wedding, Burgess began researching destination weddings in Greece and Italy. White Silk Studio"In Morocco, they have the traditional Riad," she said, referring to a Moroccan house that typically has an indoor garden or courtyard. White Silk Studio"We tried to keep it under half an hour," she said, "to not bore everyone."

Persons: Burgess, —, she'd, Burgess didn't, wouldn't, wasn't Organizations: Service, New Zealand, White, Morocco — Locations: Morocco, New Zealand, New, London, Greece, Italy, Morocco — Marrakesh, Moroccan, Australian

☆ This 'super easy' move earned a couple over $700 to put toward a dream vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Rob Scores and his wife, Julianne, had long had Puerto Rico on their dream vacation list. Here's how they were able to make their dream vacation a reality. When the friend wanted to move out, Julianne decided she didn't want to be a long-distance landlord and selling the home would be the best move. The couple decided to try to sell the jewelry — some necklaces and earrings — Julianne has had since she was a teen, Scores says. To their surprise, the jewelry scored the couple $729 they could put toward their Puerto Rico trip.

Persons: Rob Scores, Julianne, it's, — Julianne Organizations: CNBC, Google Locations: Puerto Rico, Austin , Texas, New York, Austin

☆ Anne Hathaway hints that the stars are aligning for 'Princess Diaries 3,' but there's no formal announcement yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Anne Hathaway just hinted about a possible sequel to the beloved "Princess Diaries" movies. AdvertisementThe stars may finally be aligning for "Princess Diaries 3" to the thrill and delight of millennials everywhere. In "The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement," Princess Mia met her match in the handsome Lord Nicholas Devereaux, played by Chris Pine. Asked about "Princess Diaries 3" by The New York Times, she affirmed that things were moving along but again didn't share any details. AdvertisementIn 2019, one fan tweeted that they were "expecting a princess diaries 3 of them ruling genovia while raising their child."

Persons: Anne Hathaway, Hathaway, there's, —, Julie Andrews, Mia Thermopolis, Princess Mia, Lord Nicholas Devereaux, Chris Pine, isn't, Genovia, Pine, anne hathaway, chris, Andrews Organizations: Disney, Service, The New York Times Locations: Genovia, Hathaway

☆ A couple accidentally shipped their cat in an Amazon return package. It arrived safely 6 days later, hundreds of miles away.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Utah couple accidentally shipped their cat, Galena, in an Amazon return package. AdvertisementA Utah couple accidentally shipped their pet cat in an Amazon return package, trapping it in the box without food or water for six days. Advertisement"The anxiety and stress of not knowing what happened to her was excruciating," Clark told the local news outlet. "I didn't believe her at first and thought it was a prank," Clark told KSL-TV. AdvertisementAccording to the news outlet, the vet told Clark the cat was found inside an Amazon return package, alongside five pairs of steel-toed work boots.

Persons: —, Carrie Clark, Clark, Galena, Clark didn't Organizations: Service, KSL, Amazon, American Veterinary Medical Association Locations: Utah, Galena, California

☆ 9 ways rich real estate owners save big on taxes from putting mansions in trusts to donating rental property income
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The richest 0.1% of Americans own $1.8 trillion in real estate, according to the Federal Reserve. Currently, individuals and married couples can gift or bequeath $13.61 million and $27.22 million, respectively, before a 40% federal estate tax kicks in. Here are nine little-known techniques that wealthy real estate owners use to pay less to Uncle Sam:Qualified personal residence trusts, better known as "QPRTs," effectively freeze the value of a real estate property for tax purposes. With an FLP, an individual — often a parent or two parents — pools their business assets, commonly real estate or stocks. The heirs don't own the trust assets, but rather have lifetime rights to the trust's income and real estate.

Persons: Uncle Sam, Trump, Sam Walton, Wrigley, Jeff Bezos, Rich, Ron Wyden, PPLI, Jackie O, I've, Edward Renn, remarries Organizations: Federal, Business, Walmart, Biden, Blackstone, Lombard, Taxpayers, IRS Locations: Trump, Florida, Wyoming, Plenty

☆ Meet a Gen X ALICE in Michigan who struggles to pay for prescriptions and can only afford one meal a day: 'I make too much to get help.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. As the main income earner for her household, Tobias works to support her 19-year-old son, her fiancé, and her fiancé's mother. Advertisement"I make too much to get help," she told Business Insider. AdvertisementAnd, guaranteed basic-income programs — which are being tried in cities across the US — typically only apply to families living below the poverty line. Tobias works full-time but struggles to afford utilities and healthcareElectricity and mortgage bills are Tobias' top expenses.

Persons: —, Cherie Tobias, hasn't, Tobias, ALICE, Applebee's doesn't Organizations: Service, Business, Survey, United Way's Locations: Hastings , Michigan, Michigan

☆ Melinda French Gates and her daughters love Taylor Swift like the rest of us
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Melinda French Gates and her daughter Phoebe Gates are apparent Swifties. French Gates shared a video lip-synching Taylor Swift's single, "Fortnight," with her daughter. Both Melinda French Gates and Swift are among the rare class of female billionaires. Melinda French Gates and her daughter Phoebe Gates appear to count themselves among Taylor Swift's billions of fans, evidenced by an Instagram video of the mother-daughter duo singing along to one of the pop star's newest songs. Melinda French Gates, who co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with her ex-husband and Microsoft founder, is worth an estimated $12.9 billion, per Bloomberg.

Persons: Melinda French Gates, Phoebe Gates, Gates, Taylor, Swift, —, Taylor Swift's, Melinda Gates, Jennifer Gates Organizations: Service, Poet's Department, Forbes, Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Bloomberg

☆ Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger demolished a 1950s LA architectural gem they bought for $12.5 million, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash for demolishing a historic 1950s house. The couple paid $12.5 million for the Zimmerman house in LA, designed by renowned architects, say reports. AdvertisementActor Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, decision to raze a historic 1950s house in LA to build a contemporary mansion has upset architectural enthusiasts, say reports. AdvertisementArchitect Craig Ellwood designed the Zimmerman house with Emiel Becsky, and the landscape was designed by Garrett Eckbo, per USModernist Archives. Living room of the Zimmerman House designed by Craig Ellwood (Los Angeles, Calif.), 1953.

Persons: Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Zimmerman, —, Robb, Pratt, Craig Ellwood, Emiel Becsky, Garrett Eckbo, Julius Schulman, J, Paul Getty, Ellwood, Katherine Schwarzenegger's, Maria Shriver, Kennedy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arianna Huffington, Sofia Richie, Bel, Hilda Rolfe, Sam Rolfe, Schwarzenegger Organizations: Service, Marvel, Guardian, Paul Getty Trust, Getty Research Institute, Los, Eichler Network, Bel Locations: LA, Los Angeles, Calif, Brentwood, California, Pacific Palisades

☆ Couple renovating their kitchen find treasure trove of 1,000 silver and gold coins from the 17th-century
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A UK couple found a trove of 17th-century coins during a home renovation. The collection includes Elizabeth I silver shillings and Charles I gold coins. Robert and Betty Fooks were renovating their farmhouse in southern England when they found a valuable collection of 17th-century coins concealed beneath their kitchen. The collection, which includes Elizabeth I silver shillings, Charles I gold unite coins, James I silver sixpence coins, and more, has an estimated value of £35,000, or $43,600. A hoard of 264 coins English gold coins from 1610-1727 was unearthed by an unnamed couple digging up their kitchen floor.

Persons: Elizabeth, Charles I, —, Robert, Betty Fooks, they've, Dukes Auctioneers, James, Duke's Auctioneers, Judith, Holofernes, Caravaggio, Charles Platiau Organizations: Service, Guardian, British Museum, REUTERS Locations: England, West Dorset, people's, underfloors, Paris, France, Toulouse, Baltic, Italian, Italy

☆ Jennifer Pan's brother Felix called his sister's plot to murder their parents a 'dark shadow.' Here's where he is today.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementHuei Hann Pan and Bich Ha Pan in a photo displayed in "What Jennifer Did." While Pan lied about attending university, forging transcripts and pretending to attend classes in Toronto, Felix studied engineering at McMaster University. The evening of the November 2010 incident, he wasn't at home, Toronto Life reported. AdvertisementFelix testified during his sister's trialThe Toronto Sun reported that Felix was a witness during Pan's trial. Toronto Life reported in 2015 that Felix had moved to the east coast of Canada.

Persons: —, Bich Ha, Huei Hann Pan, Jennifer Pan, Pan, Daniel Wong, wasn't, Felix, Here's, Huei Hann, Jennifer Did, Netflix Felix Pan wasn't, Bich, Hann, banister, — Wong, affirmatively, It's Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Ontario Appeal, Pan, Toronto Sun, McMaster University, Toronto Locations: Markham , Ontario, Ontario, Canada, Toronto, Markham

☆ More Americans Are Moving Abroad Because the US Is Too Expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Kelli María Korducki | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"We realized we couldn't afford the mortgage and the car payments and everything," Stonestreet told me. Americans work more, vacation less, spend more on healthcare, and die sooner than people in other high-income economies. These factors likely explain why some Americans are moving to countries that aren't generally considered low-cost-of-living locales. She said that living abroad afforded her a degree of flexibility and spontaneity that would be out of reach back home. From their temporary perch in Tirana, Albania, the couple told me via WhatsApp that their only regret about moving abroad was not doing it sooner.

Persons: Amelia Basista, Stonestreet, Basista, Maliya, I'm, Fale, scoping, Cristina Johnson, Johnson, Mariana, Dustin Lange, that's, Mariana Lange, Mark Zoril, Andrew Hallam, Zoril, hasn't, — Zoril, Tomorrow's Organizations: State Department, American Citizens, Monmouth University, Labor Statistics, Financial Technology Association, Business Locations: South America, Denver, Cuenca, Ecuador, Germany, Canada, France, Minneapolis, Latin America, America, Puerto Morelos, Mexico, Pennsylvania, Belize, States, Austin, North Carolina, Central America, Portugal, Spain, Lisbon, Europe, Tirana, Albania

☆ What everyday taxpayers can learn from the Biden, Harris 2023 tax returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks about healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 26, 2024. While both couples made extra tax payments, they each incurred a small estimated tax penalty, based on underpayments from each quarterly deadline and interest. Tax planning for self-employment incomeOver the years, the Bidens have reduced self-employment taxes by receiving some wages through their companies, which are structured as S corporations. After paying "reasonable compensation" to shareholders, S corporation owners can take distributions without paying 15.3% for Social Security and Medicare taxes. Work with a tax professionalTypically, filers get a tax refund when they overpay levies throughout the year.

Persons: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Peter Zay, David, Harris, Catherine Valega, filers Organizations: Anadolu, Getty, Eisner Advisory, Social Security, Boston, Bee Advisory Locations: Raleigh , North Carolina, New York

☆ Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

President Joe Biden and his wife Jill on Monday released tax returns showing that their income rose 7% to $619,976 in 2023 and that the couple paid 23.7% of their income in federal taxes. Biden released the data on the day U.S. taxes for the prior year are due, and as the Democrat seeks re-election in 2024. Joe Biden drew a $400,000 wage, while Jill Biden earned $85,985 from her job teaching English at Northern Virginia Community College. The proportion of Joe Biden's income that went to federal taxes was roughly equal to the prior year. Biden's running mate Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, also released a tax return showing $450,380 income for 2023, federal taxes of $88,570 and charitable donations of $23,026.

Persons: Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Jill, Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Biden's, Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff Organizations: White, Democrat, Republican, Internal Revenue Service, U.S . House, Northern Virginia Community College, Epilepsy Foundation, of Police Locations: Virginia, Washington , U.S, New York, Scranton , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

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