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.
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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.
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.
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.
Here’s the average tax refund so far this year — and the 3 best places to stash yours
A tax refund offers a rare opportunity to build a safety net. Here are three ways to stretch the one-time payment.
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.
BlackRock's Fink says Russia-Ukraine war could accelerate use of cryptocurrencies
Russia's invasion of Ukraine could accelerate the adoption of digital currencies by people and central banks, according to BlackRock's Larry Fink.
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...
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%.
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....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.