Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent tax plan: How investors could protect their portfolios
It may make sense to create a strategy now for how to deal with the prospect of higher tax rates.
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- Mar 13, 2019
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Feb 26, 2019Powell justifies a ‘patient’ central bank on rate hikes during Senate testimony
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a positive assessment of the U.S. economy that nonetheless faces some risks.
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Jan 29, 2019One major lesson from the government shutdown: Having emergency savings is critical
Unexpected events are inevitable, and pocketbooks must be prepared.
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Jan 10, 2019These lenders are offering personal loan relief to workers affected by the government shutdown
Federal workers may be eligible for waived late fees or payment deferrals.
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Jan 04, 2019Fed chair doesn’t plan to quit, despite criticism from President Trump
“No,” Jerome Powell said, when asked whether he would give into political pressure and potentially leave his position.
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Nov 28, 2018Survey: Americans say this is the biggest threat to the US economy
The economy is thriving. Here’s what Americans say could knock it off course.
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Nov 07, 2018Now that the midterm elections are over, what’s next for your money?
Not much should change in the short term. In the long term? That’s a different story.
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Oct 24, 2018Just 38% of Americans say their finances have improved since the 2016 election
As the economy continues to improve, many people aren’t seeing improvement in their own wallets, Bankrate’s survey finds.
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Oct 15, 2018Got student loans? New bill would encourage your employer to help pay them off
Plan would let employers contribute up to $10,000 a year tax-free to their workers’ student debt.
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Jan 22, 2018Who loses in a government shutdown?
Not all of government stops, but some services you may want — or need — might.