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Some lawmakers want to ease the pain of high gas prices with direct payments to Americans

Some lawmakers want to ease the pain of high gas prices with direct payments to Americans

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict has pushed gas prices higher, some politicians want to give Americans direct payments to help weather the storm.

4 years ago
Almost 645,000 people still hadn't gotten their third stimulus checks by last fall, Treasury says

Almost 645,000 people still hadn't gotten their third stimulus checks by last fall, Treasury says

People who hadn't gotten payments include parents with eligible dependents and people who received an unemployment tax break, according to a Treasury report.

4 years ago
How to avoid a 6-figure tax penalty on foreign bank accounts

How to avoid a 6-figure tax penalty on foreign bank accounts

If you have overseas financial accounts, you may need to disclose balances to the U.S. Department of the Treasury by April 15 or incur a steep tax penalty.

4 years ago
Facebook-like metaverse potential disaster says Second Life creator Philip Rosedale

Facebook-like metaverse potential disaster says Second Life creator Philip Rosedale

Nikkei Asia | Ken Koyanagi | Mar 18, 2022 Philip Rosedale says technology is not yet ready for 3D immersive VR TOKYO -- "Metaverse" has become a buzzword in tech, business and beyond since Mark Zuckerberg changed the name of his company from Facebook to Meta Platforms last October, signaling a new focus on creating


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4 years ago
The pandemic has widened the gap between women and men's retirement savings. What to know about catching up

The pandemic has widened the gap between women and men's retirement savings. What to know about catching up

Only 19% of women are confident they're on track to retire without running out of money, according to TIAA. That's compared to 35% of men.

4 years ago
Here's how to settle your loved one's estate after they pass away

Here's how to settle your loved one's estate after they pass away

Experts say settling an estate can take six months to several years, depending on prior planning and simplicity of the assets. Here's what to know.

4 years ago
The SEC climate rule: 7 things investors need to know

The SEC climate rule: 7 things investors need to know

The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a rule around climate disclosures companies make to their investors. It could have far-reaching effects.

4 years ago
Department of Education says owners of troubled private colleges will be on the hook for costs to taxpayers

Department of Education says owners of troubled private colleges will be on the hook for costs to taxpayers

The U.S. Department of Education says it will hold the owners of certain colleges that closed or defrauded students accountable for taxpayer losses.

4 years ago
Can You Make A Cash Advance Online?

Can You Make A Cash Advance Online?

Guest Post | Mar 24, 2022 Do you ever wonder what it is like to get quick cash/ advance online? Do you have questions regarding the system of giving cash advances online? If you want to know more about how this online system operates, then continue on reading to find out all there is to


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4 years ago
Ryan Cohen scoops up 100,000 more shares of GameStop, meme stock surges 14%

Ryan Cohen scoops up 100,000 more shares of GameStop, meme stock surges 14%

GameStop chairman Ryan Cohen just bought another 100,000 shares of the video game retailer on Tuesday, bringing his ownership to 11.9%.

4 years ago
Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 2

Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 2

Tristram Waye | Words Unfold and NCFA ambassador | March 23, 2022 This is part 2 of 4. Click here to go to Part 1 of this series. ---- Swyping to an exit I called Randy at Apple's spaceship, where he was the manager of Text Input Special Projects. He told me about his journey


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4 years ago
Higher education expert proposes new way for Biden to cancel student debt without Congress

Higher education expert proposes new way for Biden to cancel student debt without Congress

Higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz argues federal student loans could be forgiven via regulatory changes set by the executive branch.

4 years ago
Consumers felt the pinch at the pump with rising gas prices in February. Here's who was affected the most

Consumers felt the pinch at the pump with rising gas prices in February. Here's who was affected the most

Rising gas, rental and grocery costs have had the biggest effect on households with $50,000 or less in annual income, according to a new report.

4 years ago
Assisted living communities average more than $4,000 monthly. This is where they are the most and least costly

Assisted living communities average more than $4,000 monthly. This is where they are the most and least costly

There can be big differences in the cost of assisted living facilities, depending on where the community is located.

4 years ago
Ryan Cohen scoops up 100,000 more shares of GameStop, meme stock surges 15%

Ryan Cohen scoops up 100,000 more shares of GameStop, meme stock surges 15%

GameStop chairman Ryan Cohen just bought another 100,000 shares of the video game retailer on Tuesday, bringing his ownership to 11.9%.

4 years ago