Finance
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IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
Nov 07, 2025 3:50 pm - IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed.
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From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Nov 07, 2025 1:00 pm - A majority of Americans say they are spending more on groceries and utilities than they were a year ago, and they blame President Donald Trump for the rising prices, a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll finds.
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Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses
Nov 05, 2025 10:28 am - Illinois lawmakers approved a bill last week to “decouple” some state taxes on businesses from the federal government. The changes allow Illinois to collect more taxes from corporations after the federal domestic policy bill passed this summer reduced taxes for many businesses.
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How viral wellness challenge can help your finances, too
Oct 25, 2025 12:56 pm - As the end of 2025 approaches, a viral TikTok trend is helping people achieve their wellness goals: “The Great Lock In" encourages participants to finish the year strong by fully focusing on their life goals. Many people focus on exercise or eating healthier. But the trend can also help you achieve your financial goals.
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Entrepreneurs achieve more with the right partnerOct 25, 2025 12:15 pm - Strong businesses are driven by leaders who understand how to turn success into staying power. Maintaining growth, adapting to change, and preparing for the future requires more than determination. It takes experience, vision, and trusted partnerships that strengthen every decision.
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The gilded age of private equity for the masses
Oct 25, 2025 12:09 pm - For most people, it’s natural to assume that if something is exclusive to the wealthiest echelons of society, it must be better. But investors should be wary when fund marketers talk about “democratizing investing” or opening access to areas previously only available to the elite.
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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, high-profile cryptocurrency figure
Oct 23, 2025 2:06 pm - President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and served prison time for failing to stop criminals from using the platform to move money connected to child sex abuse, drug trafficking and terrorism.
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Beyond 529s: How grandparents can help pay for collegeOct 08, 2025 9:54 am - Today’s baby boomers hold over half of total U.S. household wealth, while their kids hold a much smaller portion, despite being bigger in population, according to a new study by New York University economists.
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3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan
Oct 04, 2025 1:30 pm - Retirement planning is complicated. Here are three tricky decisions that confront people planning for retirement today.
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How to navigate social media trends without derailing your budget
Oct 01, 2025 10:27 am - From coastal grandma to clean girl aesthetic, microtrends are everywhere on social media, and you’re often encouraged to spend money to participate. Experts warn that while trends can bring happiness, they can also derail financial goals and lead to debt.