Category: Politics
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Should I Get an FHA Loan to Buy My First Home?
For many people, one of the biggest obstacles to buying their first home is saving for the down payment typically required by the financial institution that will provide the loan for the property purchase, known as a mortgage. In most cases, with conventional loans, buyers are advised to make a down payment of at least…
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American Passport May Take Up to 13 Weeks to Arrive
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (23) that the State Department is facing an “unprecedented demand” for passports.
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Do Those Living Abroad Need to File Income Tax in Brazil?
The deadline to file income tax in Brazil started last week, on March 15, and extends until May 31. But do those living abroad need to file income tax in Brazil? The simplest answer is it depends on how long you have been living outside the country.
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Without a Green Card, Tech Workers Leave the U.S.
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Foreigners living with work visas in the United States are increasingly moving to countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia, where they find more freedom to seek employment or start their own businesses.
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How to Obtain Citizenship from European Union Countries
Having citizenship from the European Union (EU) brings many benefits. In addition to being able to live in some of the best economies in the world, enjoying a high quality of life, those who hold a European passport can travel without a traditional visa to most countries around the world. Data shows that in 2021…
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What Is the Average Value of American Retirement?
The age at which Americans can claim their full retirement has been steadily increasing. Currently, those born in 1960 or later will need to wait until they are 67 years and one month old to reach the age at which their benefits will be paid in full. However, a worker can start receiving their retirement…
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US Considers Increasing Fees for Green Card Applications
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has closed the public comment period on a proposal to increase fees for permanent residency applications, commonly known as the green card.
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Fed Raises Rates Despite Threat of Banking Crisis in the US
The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday (22), pushing them to a range of 4.75% to 5% and continuing its attempt to combat still-high inflation. Investors and economists had widely anticipated the modest increase of a quarter point – or even a pause in rate hikes…
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Buy Now, Pay Later: Practice is Growing in the U.S.
An increasing number of American consumers are adopting a practice that is very common in Brazil: ‘buy now, pay later’, according to the latest retail report conducted by Adobe Analytics. In the first two months of 2023, the share of online purchases using services that allow for deferred payment grew by 10%, according to the…
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Celebrating Women; Fighting for Equality
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality worldwide. We all www.shutterstock.com know that the world could not function without women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Large and…