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Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too
Scams Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud ranging from unemployment benefits to vaccine cards.
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The IRS Just Sent More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks
Coronavirus and Your Money With the latest batch, Uncle Sam has now sent tax refunds to over 11 million Americans for the $10,200 unemployment compensation tax exemption.
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The Basics of Unemployment Benefits: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, How Much You’ll Get
Coronavirus and Your Money Unemployment insurance is a joint state and federal program that provides those out of work with temporary yet steady income to help them financially. In a big shift, the self-employed now qualify for benefits.
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6 Biden Stimulus Benefits That Pack the Biggest Punch
Coronavirus and Your Money From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to millions of Americans.
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American Workers Get Enhanced Unemployment Benefits as Biden Signs Stimulus Package
Coronavirus and Your Money The American Rescue Plan extends bonus payments of $300 per week and offers a tax break for unemployment benefits collected in 2020.
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New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
Women & Money The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Cheng talks about how she's helping her clients cope. Also: What dad taught us about personal finance.
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Will Identity Theft Victims Have to Pay Tax on Unemployment Benefits They Didn't Receive?
taxes Scammers were busy last year filing bogus unemployment benefit claims using stolen personal information. Here's what the IRS has to say about taxes for ID theft victims.
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The Kiplinger Letter’s Must-Read Political and Economic Forecasts for 2021
Politics Our annual outlook explores what to expect from the U.S. economy, the new Congress and next administration, trade tensions, cryptocurrency, self-driving trucks and more.
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$300 Weekly Unemployment Benefits Included in Stimulus Bill
Coronavirus and Your Money The bill provides temporary expanded relief to the unemployed in the form of additional payments, longer benefit periods, and help for the self-employed.
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