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Gov. Walz Proposes Up to $3,000 in Child Tax Credit From Minnesota
Minnesota families with children could soon get thousands of dollars in tax breaks if a new proposal is approved.
Aman Jain
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Possible Negative Impacts of the COLA Spike on Retirement – Don't Overlook These
Here is a look at the negative impacts of the COLA spike on beneficiaries, as well as on the future of Social Security.
Aman Jain
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Gov. Kemp Recommends Income Tax Refunds and Property Tax Rebates From Georgia
Georgians may soon get some tax refunds, as well as tax rebates, if the proposal from Gov. Brian Kemp gains support.
Aman Jain
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Is India the World's Largest Country?
Three things will happen over the next several years as China shrinks and India grows in population.
Douglas A. McIntyre
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Over 100,000 Americans in Canada Get Social Security
Sixty-six million people get Social Security payments each month. Almost 48 million retirees are beneficiaries of these. This translates to 9 out of 10 Americans who are 65 or older. Not all of these...
Douglas A. McIntyre
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Lawmakers Considering Sending Tax Rebates From Alabama Using Budget Surplus
Alabama lawmakers are considering sending tax rebates to taxpayers as the state witnesses a massive budget surplus.
Aman Jain
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Cost-of-Living Crisis a Global Economic Risk Over Next 2 Years: WEF Report
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report for 2023 runs down global challenges businesses and individuals will likely face this decade.
Tim Fries
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Inflation Rate Slowed Down to 6.5% in December: What Can We Expect From the Fed?
Inflation cooled in December, but some Federal Reserve presidents are still in favor of keeping interest rates elevated.
Tim Fries
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Proposed Child Tax Credit From Nebraska to Give Up to $1,000
Nebraska families could soon be able to claim a child tax credit if a new proposal is approved.
Aman Jain
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Your Social Security Check Amount Will Change This Year. Here's How to Check
Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive a boost to their benefits this year, the largest increase since 1982.
Aman Jain
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Is Tax Relief From Massachusetts Coming? This Is What Gov. Healey Said
Gov. Maura Healey and top lawmakers recently talked about sending tax relief from Massachusetts to residents.
Aman Jain
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Rising Inequality Revealed: Ranking the Most and Least Educated States
As new research rolls in, the stark realities of the effects of COVID-19 on educational attainment are setting in.
Andrew Herrig
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Gov. Walz Determined to Send Tax Rebates to Minnesotans From $17.6B Surplus
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz seems determined to send tax rebates to residents.
Aman Jain
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Economy Could Lose Over 2 Million Jobs This Year
The December jobs reports received mostly favorable reviews. Employment increased by 233,000 people. The jobless rate dropped to 3.5%, which ties a five-decade low. (These are the states where the...
Douglas A. McIntyre
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Why Is a One-Time Tax Rebate to Georgians Possible Now?
Georgia is sitting on more than $6 billion in surplus cash, and it plans to use some of that money to give a one-time tax rebate to residents.
Aman Jain
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