By all rights, this week’s Tax Day ought to be one of our favorite holidays, like “Christmas in April” without the carols, the eggnog, or the guilt over forgetting a gift for Aunt Mildred. That’s because 80% of us get refunds, averaging $3,011 so far in 2024. (When was the last time Santa Claus left three grand in your stocking?) Of course, that means 20% of us are writing checks to the IRS. And if you’re among that 20%, we sympathize. We know it hurts. But we’re confident it doesn’t hurt nearly as much for you as it does for a hedge fund manager named Ken Griffin.
Archives for April 2024
But It’s April Now…
The Super Bowl may be the single most-watched sporting event in America. But for millions of rabid and casual fans alike, nothing beats March Madness. This year, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shattered “Pistol Pete” Maravich’s 1970 record to become the top scorer in Division I college basketball history, leading her Hawkeyes to a 31-4 record and […]