Budget Battles
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IRS Unveils Plan to Crack Down on the Rich
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’ll Force Vote to Oust Johnson
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Democrats Say They’re Ready to Rescue Mike Johnson
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‘A Good Day for America’: Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
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Senate Advances $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
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GOP Infighting Continues as Senate Heads for Aid Vote
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News Alert: House Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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Will Health Savings Accounts Be the New 401(k)?
By Mark Miller, ReutersIf HSAs are to play a major role financing healthcare, they will need to be more robust and less expensive - and more transparent to consumers shopping for the best deals.
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How Much Money Do You Need to Be Wealthy? Here’s What Most People Say
Americans’ collective net worth has risen in recent years, thanks to a healthy stock market and steadily increasing home values, but most people think they need a lot more money to feel financially...
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Tax Day 2017: Where to Get Free Stuff and Special Deals
By Donna Doyle, dealnews.comThe days inch ever closer to April 18 and some of us are still scrambling to get our taxes filed in time. If this rings true for you, you can look forward to Tax Day for one reason — free stuff! Lots...
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Where Americans Spend Their Money: The 25 Top Stores and Restaurants
Here’s an amazing new measure of just how deeply Walmart is ingrained into the fabric of American life: Last year, 95 percent of U.S. consumers bought something from the retailing behemoth, either in...
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Why 2017 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year to Buy a Car
By Janna HerronThe record-setting car-buying boom appears to be over—and that’s good news for anyone in the market for a new set of wheels. Thanks largely to cheap gas and auto loan rates near historic lows, U.S...
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Consumer Confidence at a 16-Year High: What Are Americans So Excited About?
The big news this week isn't that the Dow Jones Industrial Average narrowly avoided the longest losing streak since the 1970s. Nor is it the new Justice League trailer or word the Oakland Raiders...
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That’s a Lot of Peeps: Why Easter Spending Will Set a Record This Year
Easter spending will jump to its highest level ever this year.
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This Big Washington Battle Could Hit You in the Wallet
By Brad Wolverton, NerdWalletIf you’ve ever had to dispute a charge on a credit card, fix a mix-up with your mortgage or stop a debt collector from hounding you, you’ve benefited from the work of a federal watchdog agency that...
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Americans’ Household Wealth Hits a New High
By Janna HerronAmericans, on the whole, are richer than ever. The combined net worth of U.S. households hit $92.8 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2016, due to big gains in the stock market along with steady...
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The 10 US Companies With the Best Reputations – and the 10 Worst
By Janna HerronAmazon is the big winner in new survey of attitudes toward U.S. corporations. The online retail giant recorded the highest score for reputation among 100 top companies, and is celebrating its win...
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5 Reasons So Many Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck
At the beginning of the New Year, many of us are looking for ways to improve our personal finances. For nearly half of Americans, that means finding a way to stop living from paycheck to paycheck...
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21 Christmas Facts That Could Blow Your Stockings Off
By Janna HerronTis the season of good cheer: Fun gifts, time with your family and a much-needed day off. That wasn’t always the case. It wasn’t until 1870 that Congress declared Christmas a national holiday under...
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Need a Last-Minute Gift? 3 Tips for Holiday Procrastinators
If you haven’t crossed every name off your holiday shopping list yet, you’re not alone. Nearly a quarter of shoppers don’t expect to have purchased all their gifts by now, despite the fact that...
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Why Retro Toys From the ‘80s and ‘90s Are Flying Off the Shelves
By Janna HerronFrom Rubik’s Cube to Super Mario, sellers on eBay are seeing renewed interest in toys and games from decades ago, while one company, Wham-O, is hoping to capitalize on the trend with a comeback for...
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Buyers Beware: 5 Gifts That Leave You Vulnerable to Hackers
By Erik Sherman, The Fiscal TimesFor millions of people, a big part of the holidays is unwrapping presents. But as you loosen the ribbon and peel back the colorful paper, know that others may also get a gift — the ability to hack...