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Look for Stimulus Checks to Post Today, March 17

Keep your eye out: Many $1,400 stimulus payments going out via direct deposit will officially post to bank accounts today, according to the IRS.

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IRS: Early Filers Sit Tight on Jobless Benefit Change

The IRS, figuring out how to handle tax code changes, says early filers should not amend returns if they got unemployment benefits that can now be excluded from income.

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What to Consider When Consolidating Debt

Debt consolidation can lower monthly payments, making it easier to pay down outstanding balances. Here are a few key factors to consider before getting started.

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Pandemic Progress Pleases Parents in Particular

Better days are in sight, and no one is more hopeful than parents about normal life returning, according to the latest Ipsos-Forbes weekly poll of consumer confidence.

Retail Sales Fizzle in February

U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in February as winter weather and the fading effect of stimulus checks pushed shoppers to take a deep breath.

Clock Is Ticking on Moratorium as Evictions Loom

15 - That’s how many days are left until a nationwide moratorium on evictions expires, putting millions owing overdue rent at risk of losing their housing.

Redlined Communities Face Greater Flood Risk

Neighborhoods targeted by discriminatory lending policies a century ago are now at disproportionate risk of suffering property damage due to flooding, a new study shows.

If You Pay Interest on Your Mortgage, It May Be Tax Deductible

The home mortgage interest tax deduction is reported on Schedule A of Form 1040, along with your other itemized deductions. Before claiming it, know the limitations.

Small Business Tax Deductions Guide

Learn more about small business tax deductions, including accounting, home office, car and truck, travel, employee benefits, and home office expenses.

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