Jul 21 | 2021
Developing further skills can boost your career at any stage.
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Taxes are a confusing topic in any year, but collecting unemployment ads an entirely new layer.
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Tens of millions of Americans collected unemployment last year, many for the first time. You may be doing taxes after collecting unemployment insurance for the first time, and it is important to note that the process is different in a few key ways from traditional employment. When you start a new job, your employer will
Jan 25 | 2021
Some have alleged taxes will be going up in 2021. Are they right?
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is the hallmark legislation of the Trump administration, and no American taxpayer was unaffected. But was this legislation a Trojan horse that could lead to you paying higher taxes starting in 2021? The Joint Committee on Taxation released a chart indicating that federal taxes for those
The Federal Reserve sets the guardrails for the federal funds rate, and through that helps control the money supply for the nation.
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When you’re evaluating the benefits of one credit card over another, you have a lot of different factors to consider, including fees, rewards, and interest rates. But does the type of credit card you choose matter at all? Is there any real difference between a Visa and a Discover card with the exact same terms?
Boeing's 737 MAX is to take to the skies once more after the go-ahead from the FAA, fueling the stock's rise.
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Shares of Boeing (BA) have continued to climb this month, rising over 33% from their October 30th closing of $144.39, and have continued to climb this week. There are a few key events contributing to this rapid rise in the stock: 1. October’s quarterly report unveiled further job cuts, for the airline as well as
Tesla’s ups and downs have been a roller coaster for investors over the last few years, but Monday’s announcement that the company will be added to the S&P 500 should grab everyone’s attention. Tesla met the criteria to join the exclusive club representing some of the most valuable public companies in the US back in
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During open enrollment or when you start a new job, you may find that your company offers the chance to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA – registered trademark). It might seem annoying to have money deducted from your paycheck at first, but it can actually save you money on health care expenses in
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 raised the standard deduction for US taxpayers and capped the state and local tax deduction at $10,000. This greatly reduced the number of taxpayers who itemize on their tax return and caused a major reduction in charitable giving. Taxpayers who itemize can reduce their income by the
Nov 10 | 2020
With the election of Joe Biden to the Presidency, you’re probably here seeking to understand how much your taxes are going to go up. The answer: most people will see no tax increases. The tax plan that Joe Biden has rolled out is targeted at individuals making more than $400,000 a year, less than 1%