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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce its eighth consecutive rate hike at this week's policy meeting. This time, Fed officials likely will approve a 0.25 percentage point increase as inflation starts to ease, a more modest pace…
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It took me 20 years of trial and error before I achieved a multimillion-dollar net worth. Now, at 64, I draw income from the 18 companies I started and the 12,000 apartment units I own.But I wish I had known sooner how ultra wealthy people…
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John Miller | iStock | Getty ImagesA group of House Republicans is revisiting the Fair Tax Act, which would replace certain federal levies with a national sales tax and decentralize the IRS.While the plan may not get a floor vote and…
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By most measures, the U.S. economy is in solid shape.Although the first half of 2022 started off with negative growth, a strong labor market and resilient consumer helped turn things around and give hope for the year ahead.Gross domestic…
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Colorful cafe bars at the iconic Beale Street music and entertainment district of downtown Memphis, Tennessee.benedek | iStock | Getty ImagesDespite broad hikes in rental prices, competition is easing in some U.S. markets as inventory…
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If you're expecting a refund this season, it's critical to file a complete and accurate tax return to avoid "extensive processing" and delays, according to the IRS.   One of the keys to error-free filing is including all your required tax…
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If you made a Roth individual retirement account conversion in 2022, you may have a more complicated tax return this season, experts say. The strategy, which transfers pretax or non-deductible IRA funds to a Roth IRA for future tax-free…
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Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the better off you are when it comes to getting a loan.FICO scores, the most popular scoring model, range from 300 to 850. A "good" score generally is above 670, a "very good" score is over…
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Residents drop off Covid-19 PCR tests at a testing site run by the Centers for Disease Control, Federal Emergency Management Agency and eTrueNorth in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2022.Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWhen Christopher…
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The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, which is now $940 million, is 1 in more than 300 million. While very few will experience that kind of windfall in their lifetime, the lottery isn't the only chance to come into sudden…
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