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The National Taxpayer Advocate has urged Congress to preserve IRS funding for taxpayer service and technology amid Republican scrutiny.

Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger bigger tax bills and Medicare premium payments.

Meta | Jan 8, 2025 Meta is Ending Its Robust Fact Checking Program to Prepare for Trump's Administration - Here's What It Means Mark Zuckerberg, Founder Chair CEO of Meta posted a surreal video announcing the end of its professional fact-checking program (or was it simply an AI deepfake!). This means that on Facebook (Meta),

The decline comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles, with strong winds making them difficult to contain.

Medical debt comprises the largest category of unpaid balances in collections. The CFPB wants to help ensure that doesn't ruin Americans' finances.

Privacy | Jan 7, 2025 Kevin O'Leary Wants to Buy TokTok to Protect Privacy and National Security In 2024, President Biden signed a law that mandates Chinese-owned apps operating in the U.S. posing security risks to be either sold to American entities or be removed from app stores.  The law is expected to hold up

Estate planning isn't about focusing on your demise, one advisor says; it's about taking control and making decisions that ensure your loved ones are cared for.

Sam Altman | Jan 7, 2025 Sam Altman's Reflections on Leadership and AI (ChatGPT is 2 Years Old) On January 5, 2025, Sam Altman shared reflections on AI innovation, leadership, and organizational growth since ChatGPT became just two years old over a month ago.  His post offers a few profound lessons drawn from his own

There's one upside to your student loan payments: They might qualify you for a tax break.

Capital Gains Tax | Jan 6, 2025 Trudeau's Resignation and Prorogation Create Uncertainty for Capital Gains Tax Changes Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned and prorogued Parliament until March 24, 2025 as the Liberal party of Canada seeks to elect a new leader under the threat of U.S. tariffs.  These political developments have left taxpayers

Your paycheck could be slightly bigger in 2025 due to IRS inflation adjustments to the federal income tax brackets. Here's what to know.

Calamos is set to launch a fund later this month that uses options to create a target exposure to bitcoin, one of many crypto fund ideas in the ETF pipeline.

Target-date funds are poised to capture about two-thirds of all 401(k) contributions by 2027. While they benefit many investors, others may see drawbacks.

If you're eager to max out your 401(k) early in 2025, you could miss part of your employer's matching contribution without the "true-up" feature.

Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here's what that means for retirees.