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After 'misery' for tax filers in 2022, IRS to start 2023 tax season stronger, taxpayer advocate says

After 'misery' for tax filers in 2022, IRS to start 2023 tax season stronger, taxpayer advocate says

After another challenging year for the IRS in 2022, the agency may be primed for a better 2023 tax season, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

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If federal regulators ban noncompete agreements, 'I'd be the first person to start working again,' advisor says

If federal regulators ban noncompete agreements, 'I'd be the first person to start working again,' advisor says

A member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council, banned by a noncompete clause from working in financial services, describes what a proposed ban would mean to him.

3 years ago
Tax season opens for individual filers on Jan. 23, says IRS

Tax season opens for individual filers on Jan. 23, says IRS

The IRS will start accepting 2022 tax returns for individual filers on Jan. 23, the agency announced Thursday.

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2022 — in one chart

Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2022 — in one chart

Inflation continued to moderate in December, a welcome sign for consumers. Gasoline prices plummeted and many other categories are pulling back.

3 years ago
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments have fallen short of inflation by $1,054 since the start of pandemic

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments have fallen short of inflation by $1,054 since the start of pandemic

As everyday prices have soared, Social Security benefits have not necessarily kept up, according to a new analysis.

3 years ago
Could Using Humans as Antennas Power the Future of 6G Telecommunications?

Could Using Humans as Antennas Power the Future of 6G Telecommunications?

Popular Mechanics | Tim Newcomb | Jan 6, 2023 The future of 6G telecommunications could come from Visible Light Communication. We don’t yet know exactly how 6G wireless technology is going to work. But researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst believe using humans as antennas to power 6G may be the most viable way


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3 years ago
Ottawa Homeowners Need Relief

Ottawa Homeowners Need Relief

Guest Post | Jan 11, 2023 You don’t need to be an avid newspaper reader to know that the cost of living is rising everywhere. Cities across North America are increasingly expensive, and Ottawa is no different. With interest rates and inflation impacting the lives of Ontario residents, homeowners need a few ways to stabilize


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3 years ago
What borrowers need to know about Biden's proposed student loan repayment plan, which could cut some payments in half

What borrowers need to know about Biden's proposed student loan repayment plan, which could cut some payments in half

The Biden administration has rolled out a new proposal to dramatically lower monthly payments for federal student loan borrowers.

3 years ago
When Social Security beneficiaries can expect first checks of 2023 to include 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment

When Social Security beneficiaries can expect first checks of 2023 to include 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment

More than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries are getting a boost to their benefits this month. Here's when you can expect those payments.

3 years ago
Foresight Lab:  Embracing Uncertainty and Connecting Dots to the Future

Foresight Lab: Embracing Uncertainty and Connecting Dots to the Future

McMaster University | Kaleigh Wisman | Dec 13, 2023 An innovative program at the DeGroote School of Business is taking an alternative approach, exploring and preparing for multiple future scenarios. Known as foresight thinking, this perspective has gained traction in business and government settings, and is something Canada and the world need now more than


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3 years ago
AI Robo-lawyer is Set for Its First U.S. Court Case

AI Robo-lawyer is Set for Its First U.S. Court Case

Gizmodo | Lauren Leffer | Jan 9, 2023 The AI legal assistant has helped people contest parking tickets, now it's leveling up to the courtroom—and the judge doesn't know. An AI-based legal advisor is set to play the role of a lawyer in an actual court case for the first time. Via an earpiece, the


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3 years ago
Microsoft Looking at $10 Billion Investment into ChatGPT

Microsoft Looking at $10 Billion Investment into ChatGPT

Semafor | Liz Hoffman and Reed Albergotti | Jan 9, 2023 Microsoft has been in talks to invest $10 billion into the owner of ChatGPT, the wildly popular app that has thrilled casual users and artificial-intelligence experts since its latest software was released last month Original investment: The Information reported in October that Microsoft, which


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3 years ago
Boarding Schools in Canada for Foreign Students

Boarding Schools in Canada for Foreign Students

Guest Post | Jan 11, 2023 Boarding schools in Canada – education information Boarding schools in Canada represent the unique combination of traditions and progressive approach to education. Studying in Canadian schools opens the doors to the world's leading universities for graduates. Canada is consistently among the top leading countries in terms of public investment


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3 years ago
Proposed ban on noncompete clauses could affect 'every business in the country,' says attorney — what that means for you

Proposed ban on noncompete clauses could affect 'every business in the country,' says attorney — what that means for you

The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would ban noncompete clauses. As a result, wages could rise by nearly $300 billion a year.

3 years ago
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.35 billion for the next drawing. Here's the tax bill if there's a winner

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.35 billion for the next drawing. Here's the tax bill if there's a winner

Your winnings would be reduced by a 24% federal tax withholding, but that would be just the start of what you'd owe to the IRS and, possibly, state coffers.

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