News

2021

March

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• Signs you're not ready to collect benefits. The decision to sign up for Social Security is a big one. You're allowed to start collecting benefits once you turn 62, and while you technically don't have to file by age 70, that's

• Mothers are regaining jobs. The perception that we’re in the midst of a “she-cession” — in which women have lost jobs at a higher rate than men — has not been borne out. And this

• How to get a Peloton-style workout without splurging. Don’t want to pay $1,900 for a Peloton bike, plus a subscription fee for classes? Here are ways to reduce the cost of using tech to exercise at home.

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• What happens when 10 million tenants can’t make rent?. Dire conditions for vulnerable tenants also mean financial distress for landlords. Things have been particularly difficult for “mom and pop” landlords, particularly those who operate in the affordable market. We propose the creation

• Top rated cars for safety-conscious drivers. Based on Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, 90 vehicles provide good protection to passengers in a crash, have headlights that sufficiently light the road ahead with less glare for oncoming drivers, and have effective front

• How to buy a home with no down payment. As home prices continue to rise, affording a down payment has become a bigger hurdle for prospective home buyers. But there are a few options that can help: government-backed loans that allow borrowers to buy

• Biden limits eligibility for stimulus payments. Under the changes agreed to by Biden and Senate Democratic leadership, individuals earning $75,000 per year and couples earning $150,000 would still receive the full $1,400-per-person benefit. However, the benefit would disappear for individuals earning more than $80,000

• La mayoría de las áreas blancas, fueron beneficiadas por el programa de protección de cheques, según un estudio de UCLA. La mayoría de las áreas blancas de California recibieron más dinero del Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago (PPP) para pequeñas empresas que las zonas

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• The IRS paid $3 billion in interest to taxpayers. The IRS penalizes taxpayers who don’t pay their tax bills on time, but the agency’s own delays are costing taxpayers billions of dollars as well. The IRS paid $3.03 billion in interest

• Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as Biden commerce secretary. The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary and help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

• 11 million families are at risk of eviction; the American Rescue Plan helps. An estimated 11 million families are at risk of eviction, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The American Rescue Plan, which includes tens of billions in emergency rental assistance, could

• Biden consumer watchdog pick signals more aggressive stance. President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the federal consumer watchdog agency indicated Tuesday that if confirmed he would restore more aggressive enforcement actions against companies and banks that largely faded during the Trump

• Aumentan registros en seguro médico reanudado por Biden. Más de 200.000 estadounidenses se han registrado en el sistema de seguro médico HealthCare.gov en las dos semanas desde que el presidente Joe Biden reanudó la iniciativa como parte de

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• High turnover at nursing homes poses risks for residents. A new study highlights the persistent problems caused by an unstable work force, an underlying threat that may have led to staggering death tolls in the pandemic.

• Tax rebate bonus for divorced and unmarried parents. Divorced and never married co-parents have the chance to pick up an extra $1,100 per dependent child when they file their 2020 returns. It requires trust, cooperation and running multiple versions of their 2020 returns. It

• Here is how to get a deal on a car. New and used vehicle prices are soaring and show no signs of leveling any time soon as inventories for each remain skimpy, analysts said. Tight inventory equals high prices. The accelerating prices have

• Can you use the home office deduction after working from home for a year?. Everything you need to know about the tax implications of your work-from-home situation.

• Delincuentes robaron miles de millones en beneficios de desempleo durante la pandemia; el nuevo proyecto de ley no impide que el fraude se repita. Se han robado al menos 40.000 millones de dólares en desempleo relacionado con la pandemia, pero el Congreso está a punto de aprobar más dinero con pocas garantías nuevas.

• EEUU: Intentos de aumento al salario parecen infructuosos. Las esperanzas de los demócratas de incluir un aumento al salario mínimo en su paquete de ayuda de 1,9 billones de dólares por el COVID-19 parecían prá

• Préstamos de urgencia en EEUU son susceptibles al fraude. Los préstamos de emergencia otorgados a pequeños negocios durante la pandemia en Estados Unidos han sido añadidos a la lista de programas públicos altamente susceptibles al despilfarro,