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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year

Billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, says the bottom 50% of Americans should pay no federal income tax—and he plans to pitch the idea to President Trump.

By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 21, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 21, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 21, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 21, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
Girl doing backflip into the ocean.
Your ‘flexible hot girl summer’ is going to cost you
By Catherina GioinoMay 21, 2026
brigham
The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it
By Brigham A. McCownMay 21, 2026
Europe is considering price caps to control inflation. CEOs are shaking their heads in despair
Europe is considering price caps to control inflation. CEOs are shaking their heads in despair
By Kamal AhmedMay 21, 2026
Latest Stories
Intuit CFO on why the company is simplifying its structure
NewslettersIntuit CFO on why the company is simplifying its structure
By Sheryl EstradaMay 21, 2026
Anu Madgavkar, a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute
AIMcKinsey partner says up to 50% of work hours could be transformed within the next 5 years
By Emma BurleighMay 21, 2026
Legion Recharge Creatine Review (2026): Expert Tested
HealthLegion Recharge Creatine Review (2026): Expert Tested
By Christina SnyderMay 21, 2026
Photo of MacKenzie Scott
SuccessMacKenzie Scott gave away more than $7 billion last year—but her secretive style got her snubbed from a top donors list
By Sydney LakeMay 21, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for May 21, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for May 21, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
allbirds
AIAllbirds’ 600% stock surge says a lot about how ‘AI washing’ became the new ‘greenwashing’
By Suvrat Dhanorkar and The ConversationMay 21, 2026
Current price of gold as of May 21, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of May 21, 2026
By Danny BakstMay 21, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks May 21, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Personal FinanceTop CD rates from major banks on May 21, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
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alex
CommentaryAI’s disruption is a choice, not a forecast
By Alex StephanyMarch 24, 2026
  • How the Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economies
    AsiaHow the Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economies
    By Nicholas GordonMarch 21, 2026
Iran issues its largest-ever currency denomination as accelerating inflation ravages a financial sector deemed a ‘Ponzi scheme’ even before the war
BankingIran issues its largest-ever currency denomination as accelerating inflation ravages a financial sector deemed a ‘Ponzi scheme’ even before the war
By Jason MaMarch 23, 2026
Toilet paper on empty supermarket shelves, lockdown panic buying
EconomyThe great toilet paper panic is back as Japan starts stockpiling
By Eva RoytburgMarch 23, 2026
CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink speaks during a panel at the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit on March 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
EconomyLarry Fink says today’s economic anxiety stems from people increasingly feeling like capitalism isn’t working for them
By Eleanor PringleMarch 23, 2026
trump
CommentaryThe Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 23, 2026
‘Capital is a coward’: A whole new world of elevated risk will stay embedded in global markets, keeping prices higher everywhere 
Economy‘Capital is a coward’: A whole new world of elevated risk will stay embedded in global markets, keeping prices higher everywhere 
By Jason MaMarch 23, 2026
  • Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
    EconomyTariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
    By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 20, 2026
aerial shot of a port with cargo containers
EconomyAfter 25 years of negotiations, the EU finally signs the EU-Mercosur deal, the biggest trade deal in history linking 700 million people
By The Associated Press and Sam McNeilMarch 23, 2026
oil
EconomyTrump’s ‘largest tax refund season of all time’ is getting totally swallowed up by higher gas prices
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 23, 2026
birol
EnergyIran War poses ‘major, major threat’ to global economy, energy chief says
By Charlotte Graham-McLay and The Associated PressMarch 23, 2026
view of NYC from Newark airport
LawNewark airport shuts down after a burning smell forces an air traffic control tower evacuation
By The Associated PressMarch 23, 2026
plane crash
LawTwo people dead after an Air Canada jet struck a firetruck on the LaGuardia Airport runway
By The Associated Press, Jake Offenhartz and Jennifer PeltzMarch 23, 2026
  • Trump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
    PoliticsTrump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
    By Jeff Mason, Courtney Subramanian and BloombergMarch 20, 2026
It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion. Annual interest alone now exceeds that—a ‘crushing legacy we must reverse,’ says budget chair
EconomyIt took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion. Annual interest alone now exceeds that—a ‘crushing legacy we must reverse,’ says budget chair
By Eleanor PringleMarch 23, 2026
Markets in meltdown after Trump threatens major escalation in the war against Iran
EnergyMarkets in meltdown after Trump threatens major escalation in the war against Iran
By Jim EdwardsMarch 23, 2026
Markets wait for Trump and Iran to follow through on Hormuz threats that carry potentially catastrophic results
EconomyMarkets wait for Trump and Iran to follow through on Hormuz threats that carry potentially catastrophic results
By Jason MaMarch 22, 2026
Apple CEO praises China partners as Beijing applies pressure
AsiaApple CEO praises China partners as Beijing applies pressure
By BloombergMarch 22, 2026
The Indian Ocean base targeted by Iran is ‘an all but indispensable platform’ for U.S. security operations in the Mideast, South Asia and East Africa
PoliticsThe Indian Ocean base targeted by Iran is ‘an all but indispensable platform’ for U.S. security operations in the Mideast, South Asia and East Africa
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
world
CommentaryOur economy has been living in an Adam Smith world since 1776. Something different is coming
By Ravi ChaudhryMarch 22, 2026
AI may be helping more people start their own businesses, but without many employees
AIAI may be helping more people start their own businesses, but without many employees
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 22, 2026
Stressed rich man at desk
SuccessThe K-shaped economy has left many six-figure earners ‘on thin ice’ as housing costs, lifestyle creep, and the job market put them at risk
By Emma BurleighMarch 22, 2026
Donald Trump, standing behind a podium, frowns and points a finger upward.
Economy‘Almost exactly offsetting the boost’: Higher gasoline prices this year could wipe out tax refunds from Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 22, 2026
OpenAI plans to almost double its headcount this year, FT says
AIOpenAI plans to almost double its headcount this year, FT says
By Liza Tetley and BloombergMarch 21, 2026
BTS begins comeback tour to reclaim status as one of the world’s biggest pop acts after completing Korea’s mandatory military service
Arts & EntertainmentBTS begins comeback tour to reclaim status as one of the world’s biggest pop acts after completing Korea’s mandatory military service
By Juwon Park, Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
The U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own 
PoliticsThe U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own 
By Jason MaMarch 21, 2026
TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
PoliticsTSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
powell
CommentaryThe Strait of Hormuz is the fourth large supply shock this decade. Welcome to the new era of global disorder
By Jon HilsenrathMarch 21, 2026
Costco CEO promises the $1.50 hot dog isn’t going away: ‘The price will not change as long as I’m around’
RetailCostco CEO promises the $1.50 hot dog isn’t going away: ‘The price will not change as long as I’m around’
By Sydney LakeMarch 21, 2026
gen z
CommentaryThe entry-level job market is the worst it’s been in 37 years. Stop blaming Gen Z
By Janelle Jones and Nia LawMarch 21, 2026
A woman looks frustrated a computer
AIWomen are avoiding the very technology that threatens them most, as expert warns of a ‘two-tiered AI economy’ approaching
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 21, 2026
ILLUSTRATION - 17 February 2026, Bavaria, Munich: A beverage can with a soft drink and numerous sugar cubes lie on a table. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
EnergyIran war is making the world a little less sweet as oil soars at the worst possible time for sugar
By Eva RoytburgMarch 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump, left, and Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, speak to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 20, 2026. US officials said the White House is sending more than 2,000 additional Marines to the Middle East as it weighs a plan to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, a ground operation that would carry huge risks for President Donald Trump.
EnergyThree weeks into the Iran war that’s requested $200 billion, here’s what success for Trump might look like
By Jordan BlumMarch 21, 2026
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