If the agreement between congressional Republicans and President Obama is ratified, Pimco, which manages the world’s largest bond fund, says the stimulative measure will contribute much to economic growth — and to the deficit….
DailyFinance writer Jonathan Berr sees much to like in the compromise President Obama reached with congressional Republicans on taxes and unemployment compensation. And while he’d never call it perfect, as he notes, the America…
President Obama insists that his agreement with Republicans will help working people avoid a pay cut. But as tax experts look at the full package more closely, it has become clear that low-end wage earners will indeed take a pa…
President Barack Obama has cut a deal with Republicans to extend Bush-era tax cuts for two years and unemployment benefits for 13 months. But the plan is already drawing fire from Obama’s own liberal supporters.
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As Republicans and Democrats work toward a compromise on income tax cuts, another controversial tax — the estate tax on inherited property — hangs in the balance. A repeal of the 55% tax on estates worth at least $1 million i…