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Look Out for Scams and Price Gouging Amid Hurricanes
Storm fraud and price gouging are a real threat in the wake of a natural disaster. Victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton are being urged to stay on the lookout for rogue traders.
By Charlotte Gorbold Published
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What Elections Mean for Interest Rates
The election can indirectly impact interest rates, but the Federal Reserve remains in the driver's seat when it comes to borrowing costs.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Harris Proposes Medicare Cover In-Home Healthcare
Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a plan for Medicare to cover in-home healthcare.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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Harris vs Trump on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Fact Check
A fact check of what the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations did around Medicare drug price negotiations.
By Jacob Gardenswartz | KFF Health News Published
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Election Could Reshape Opportunity Zones and 1031 Exchanges
Trump and Harris have divergent approaches to qualified opportunity zones and 1031 exchanges. See how each could fare under their administrations.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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Election 2024: Politics and Your Portfolio
Who wins the White House matters — but only at the margins when it comes to your investment portfolio.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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What Would Kamala Harris's Tax Plans Mean For You?
The Tax Letter Under Harris's tax proposals, upper-income individuals would pay more taxes, while the middle class and lower-income people would pay less.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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The Key Presidential Campaign Issues of 2024
The Letter Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stake out their positions on trade, immigration, and taxes.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Could Political Arguments Ruin Your Estate Plan?
If you're arguing with loved ones over politics, consider taking a step back before cutting them out of your estate plan. The consequences could be serious.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. Published