United States Congress
Latest
-
What Biden Will Do: 23 Policy Plays to Expect From the Next Administration
Politics The Kiplinger Letter forecasts President-Elect Joe Biden’s biggest priorities -- and the likelihood of progress on them.
By The Kiplinger Washington Editors Published
Politics -
Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
Making Your Money Last The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.
By Catherine Siskos Published
Making Your Money Last -
Will There Be a Second Stimulus Check?
Coronavirus and Your Money Despite support from President Trump and key Congressional leaders, the odds of getting another $1,200 stimulus check this year are fading fast.
By Rocky Mengle Published
Coronavirus and Your Money -
2020 Election: The Health Care Debate
Politics The presidential candidates’ stances on health care couldn't be more different.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
Politics -
Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
Tax Breaks There's a proposal in Congress to give you an "Explore America" tax credit of $4,000 or more to cover travel expenses. But don't pack your bags quite yet.
By Rocky Mengle Published
Tax Breaks -
8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
Politics Parts of the massive federal stimulus passed by the House of Representatives focus on workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle.
By Bob Niedt Published
Politics -
5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
Politics The massive federal stimulus bill just passed by the House of Representatives is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. But a few proposals in the bill have enough bipartisan support to eventually become law.
By Rocky Mengle Published
Politics -
The Stunning IRS Ruling That May Bankrupt Small Businesses That Took PPP Loans
small business loans The Paycheck Protection Program rolled out with great fanfare to help save small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. But something the IRS just did could decimate much of that benefit.
By Bruce Willey, JD, CPA Published
small business loans -
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
unemployment Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your own financial health in 2020, too.
By Rocky Mengle Published
unemployment