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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $376 million, Powerball's top prize is $341 million. How winners can protect their windfall

With both jackpots so high, experts say there are some crucial considerations that can help winners navigate sudden wealth.

5 years ago

New Covid relief bill boosts tax breaks for charitable giving in 2021

The pandemic relief bill would sweeten cash donations to charity for 2021 — provided Congress can get the legislation across the finish line.

5 years ago

Last-minute money moves to make before you ring in the new year

You still have time to set the stage for a fresh financial start in 2021.

5 years ago

Some Medicare costs are higher in 2021. Here's how you may be able to cut them

Certain costs can change yearly and affect your premiums and cost-sharing. While the upward adjustments may not involve huge dollar amounts, they can add up.

5 years ago

$2,000 or $600 stimulus checks? How far each would go toward paying the rent

Washington lawmakers are battling over how much to include in second stimulus checks. Data show just how far $600 or $2,000 will go toward U.S. rents.

5 years ago

$2,000 stimulus checks blocked by House Republicans. Here's how much you're likely to get instead

House Republicans blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass a standalone bill to raise direct payments to Americans to $2,000 from $600.

5 years ago

Millions will lose jobless benefits in days as Covid relief bill hangs in limbo

Around 14 million workers are collecting unemployment through programs ending this weekend. For many, it is already too late to avoid a benefits cliff.

5 years ago

$600 stimulus checks still on the table after Republicans block $2,000 payments

House Republicans on Thursday blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass $2,000 checks. The $600 in the original $900 billion stimulus bill may still stand.

5 years ago

The relief Americans could lose if Trump vetoes stimulus package

Unemployment benefits. Stimulus checks. Protection from eviction. Here's what Americans could lose if Trump vetoes the $900 billion stimulus package.

5 years ago

Stocks ready to close out powerful 2020 as risks loom in January

The bull market will be ready to run into 2021 but probably at a slower pace.

5 years ago

Good news for parents: Covid relief bill allows bigger cash rollovers for dependent care

The latest Covid relief bill removes the limit on dependent care FSA rollovers in 2021 and 2022.

5 years ago

China extends stimulus measures for small businesses — a sign the recovery is not yet complete

The Chinese government said Tuesday that two measures for supporting growth in the wake of the pandemic would be extended further into next year.

5 years ago

8 Steps for Remote Pitching

Under COVID-19 restrictions, remote pitching has become the new normal. Here are eight steps to help make your startup’s remote pitch a success. Continue reading

5 years ago

Top Wall Street analysts recommend these buys before 2020 comes to a close

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Costco and Twitter

5 years ago

New Jersey is latest state to join Supreme Court battle over income taxes on remote workers

New Jersey, Connecticut, Hawaii and Iowa filed a brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case that could determine the ability to tax non-residents' income.

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