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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is 'unlawful,' two professors say, but legal challenges carry 'dangerous implications'

Law professors say Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is unlawful but that the Supreme Court should still reject the faulty lawsuit brought against it.

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Tax season opens for individual filers on Jan. 23, says IRS

The IRS will start accepting 2022 tax returns for individual filers on Jan. 23, the agency announced Thursday.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustments have fallen short of inflation by $1,054 since the start of pandemic

As everyday prices have soared, Social Security benefits have not necessarily kept up, according to a new analysis.

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‘Don’t wait until March’ to hire a tax pro, says advisor — 3 moves to make before the 2023 tax filing season opens

Tax season is almost here, and there are key things to know before the IRS begins accepting 2022 individual returns, experts say. 

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Did Trump donate his presidential salary in 2020? Tax returns don’t tell full story

Former President Donald Trump pledged to donate his salary while in office. Some news reports said his 2020 tax return suggests otherwise — but it's unclear.

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Billionaire Predicts Wage Inflation in 2023 – Investment Approach

The Daily Hodl | Jan 9, 2023 Billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya says that he expects inflation to persist this year as a fresh narrative takes shape. 3 chapters of inflation: So 2021, chapter one, was all about energy inflation… It caused that initial spike in inflation, and then we had it come off… 2022


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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.35 billion for the next drawing. Here's the tax bill if there's a winner

Your winnings would be reduced by a 24% federal tax withholding, but that would be just the start of what you'd owe to the IRS and, possibly, state coffers.

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Could Using Humans as Antennas Power the Future of 6G Telecommunications?

Popular Mechanics | Tim Newcomb | Jan 6, 2023 The future of 6G telecommunications could come from Visible Light Communication. We don’t yet know exactly how 6G wireless technology is going to work. But researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst believe using humans as antennas to power 6G may be the most viable way


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Proposed ban on noncompete clauses could affect 'every business in the country,' says attorney — what that means for you

The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would ban noncompete clauses. As a result, wages could rise by nearly $300 billion a year.

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Boarding Schools in Canada for Foreign Students

Guest Post | Jan 11, 2023 Boarding schools in Canada – education information Boarding schools in Canada represent the unique combination of traditions and progressive approach to education. Studying in Canadian schools opens the doors to the world's leading universities for graduates. Canada is consistently among the top leading countries in terms of public investment


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Microsoft Looking at $10 Billion Investment into ChatGPT

Semafor | Liz Hoffman and Reed Albergotti | Jan 9, 2023 Microsoft has been in talks to invest $10 billion into the owner of ChatGPT, the wildly popular app that has thrilled casual users and artificial-intelligence experts since its latest software was released last month Original investment: The Information reported in October that Microsoft, which


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AI Robo-lawyer is Set for Its First U.S. Court Case

Gizmodo | Lauren Leffer | Jan 9, 2023 The AI legal assistant has helped people contest parking tickets, now it's leveling up to the courtroom—and the judge doesn't know. An AI-based legal advisor is set to play the role of a lawyer in an actual court case for the first time. Via an earpiece, the


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Foresight Lab: Embracing Uncertainty and Connecting Dots to the Future

McMaster University | Kaleigh Wisman | Dec 13, 2023 An innovative program at the DeGroote School of Business is taking an alternative approach, exploring and preparing for multiple future scenarios. Known as foresight thinking, this perspective has gained traction in business and government settings, and is something Canada and the world need now more than


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When Social Security beneficiaries can expect first checks of 2023 to include 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment

More than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries are getting a boost to their benefits this month. Here's when you can expect those payments.

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What borrowers need to know about Biden's proposed student loan repayment plan, which could cut some payments in half

The Biden administration has rolled out a new proposal to dramatically lower monthly payments for federal student loan borrowers.

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