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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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Project 2025 Tax Overhaul Blueprint: What You Need to Know
Tax Proposals Some people wonder what Project 2025 is and what it suggests for taxes.
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 the New Child Tax Credit?
Child Tax Credit The Senate hasn't passed the new child tax credit. Will it happen?
By Katelyn Washington 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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Biden Calls for Doubling Capital Gains Tax
The White House President Biden wants to increase taxes to have the wealthy pay a “fairer” share.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
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.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
Wealth Taxes