Biden renews call to let Medicare negotiate drug prices, an effort that has stalled in Congress
A proposal that would have let Medicare negotiate the price of certain drugs was part of the Build Back Better Act, which died in the Senate...
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Biden pushes for paid family leave in State of the Union address
Covid-19 raised awareness of a lack of a federal paid leave policy. Democrats are still hoping to pass legislation to change that.
Biden reiterates $400,000 tax pledge to fund agenda
President Joe Biden said during his State of the Union address Tuesday that the current tax system is not fair, favoring the wealthy and corporations.
Why Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger was a guest at President Biden's State of the Union address
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is choosing big domestic chip manufacturing investments over short-term shareholder rewards, and he has a big fan: President Biden.
How to score a tax write-off for 2021 donations to charity if you don’t itemize deductions
Single taxpayers can claim a tax write-off for cash gifts up to $300 and married couples filing together may get up to $600 in 2021. Here's...
Biden makes no mention of student loan forgiveness in State of the Union address
In Biden's address to the nation, he made no mention of student loan forgiveness. Advocates and borrowers worry the issue is being tabled.
Late-enrollment fees hit some Medicare beneficiaries. A congressional bill would warn people of those charges before they happen
Fewer individuals are automatically being enrolled in Medicare at age 65, which can result in costly mistakes when signing up.
Why Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger was a guest at President Biden's State of the Union address
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is choosing big domestic chip manufacturing investments over short-term shareholder rewards, and he has a big fan: President Biden.
Flexibility is Important to Attract, Recruit and Retain Talent
Forbes Jack Kelly Feb 23, 2022 Companies concerned about the Great Resignation and trying to find, attract, recruit and retain talent should first do one thing:...
Here’s how to start planting the seeds for financial success
For many people, spring means the chance for a fresh start. Why not apply that to your finances, as well?
If you're nearing retirement, be sure you're managing this big risk
Research shows the long-term damage done to a nest egg when new retirees sell their investments in a down market. Here are ways to avoid that...
Pomp: We Should Not Normalize Economic War On Innocent Civilians
Substack Anthony Pompliano Mar 1, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a flurry of financial sanctions from the United States and their allies over...
More than half of Americans who switched jobs in 2021 took a pay cut. How to budget for a lower salary
The pandemic has upended millions of American lives, and for many has made them reconsider priorities around work.
Americans are eager for more monthly child tax credit payments. Future payments could come with work requirements
Millions of parents would love to see more monthly child tax credit checks. But getting lawmakers to renew those payments under the same terms may be...
Ahead of State of the Union address, President Biden's approval with Main Street is underwater
President Biden is expected to highlight economic strength but also discuss inflation in his State of the Union address. Main Street will be listening.