Category: Economy
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Brazil Considers Resuming Tourist Visas for American Citizens
The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is studying the resumption of the tourist visa requirement for American citizens, suspended by Jair Bolsonaro in 2019.
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Lula Government Considers Reinstating Visa Requirement for Americans
The Lula government is considering reinstating visa requirements for American citizens visiting Brazil, a measure suspended since 2019.
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Amazon? Walmart? Do You Know What the Most Used Shopping App in the U.S. Is Right Now?
A new online shopping platform linked to one of China’s leading retailers has quickly become the most downloaded app in the United States, surpassing Amazon and Walmart. Temu, an online retailer based in Boston, which shares ownership with the Chinese social commerce giant Pinduoduo, is capturing the American consumer market. The superstore sells everything from…
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Traveling on a Budget
After long periods at home due to the pandemic, people are eager to pack their bags and hit the road. But with superinflation hurting the pockets of Americans, many are looking for ways to travel on a budget, opting for shorter trips or avoiding luxury hotels. According to data from the Trivago platform, two- and…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various parts of the world on February 14, including here in the United States, where the date is one of the favorites among Americans. But contrary to what many think, Valentine’s Day is not the same as Valentine’s Day in Brazil; it is a day to show affection to everyone…
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Lula Says Brazil Is Not More Politically Divided Than the U.S.
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In an exclusive interview with CNN, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the political divisions in his country were not worse than those in the United States.
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If You Received Emergency Aid From Your State, Don’t File Your Income Tax Yet
If you are one of the millions of taxpayers who received emergency financial aid from your state last year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advises you to wait a bit before filing your federal income tax return. Although the filing season began on January 23, the IRS is still determining whether the payments sent last…
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Netflix Establishes New Rules for Password Sharing
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in Arts & Culture, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, Inside, Movies, Music, TV, United States, WorldThis week, Netflix announced that it will begin implementing new password-sharing rules in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain. The company also detailed how it plans to crack down on password sharing in the United States. The company’s website states: “A Netflix account is for people who live together in a single household.” A household,…
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Where Is the Money You Pay to the Government Going?
On Tuesday night (7th) at 9 PM ET, President Joe Biden will address the American people in his second “State of the Union” speech. This has been a tradition in U.S. politics since 1790, initiated by George Washington, the first president of the country. During the speech, the president typically tries to remind lawmakers and…
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How to Maximize the Value and Speed of Your Tax Refund
According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of Americans say they are very bothered by the complexity of the federal tax system. Other taxpayers stress about getting all the details right. In a survey by Credello, 22% of respondents say that not maximizing their refund is their biggest fear regarding taxes, while another 22% said…