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New Biden Plan Targets Landlord Rent Increases
Housing A proposal to make housing more affordable would involve rent control caps and significant tax changes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How Four Recent Supreme Court Rulings Impact Your Money
Supreme Court Some U.S. Supreme Court decisions could affect your finances. Here’s what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What's Happening With Biden Student Loan Forgiveness?
Student Loans The Biden administration has cancelled billions in student loan debt through various programs and initiatives.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Should Your 401(k) Be Eliminated to Save Social Security Benefits?
Retirement Savings Some economists argue that tax-advantaged retirement plans are not as beneficial as they seem.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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President Biden Wants a Billionaire Minimum Tax
Wealth Taxes The debate over how much tax billionaires and millionaires should pay is heating up again.
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Biden Proposes New Homebuyer Tax Credits
Tax Credits President Biden is calling for new middle-class tax breaks including a mortgage tax credit.
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Will Retirees Stop Paying Tax on Social Security Next Year?
Social Security Lawmakers have proposed to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for you.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Families and Businesses Would Get Big Tax Breaks in Bipartisan Tax Deal
Tax Changes A new bipartisan tax deal could change the child tax credit, R&D expensing, and the employee retention tax credit.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Social Media, Guns, Taxes, Abortion: New Supreme Court Cases You Need to Know
Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court will hear several cases this fall that could significantly impact your rights and wealth. Here are a few of them to watch.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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