Articles filed under Economy
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“That's the game”: Tax planners look for loopholes in new lawMar 25, 2018 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — In the hopes of paying less in taxes, several surgical centers in Louisiana are considering spinning off their parking garages into separate businesses. Eye...
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One reason retailers are hiring: Home renovationsMar 25, 2018 1:00 am - The nation's unemployment rate remained unchanged in February, but there was one bright spot many economists weren't expecting: an influx of retail jobs. In all, retaile...
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Why spec houses are making a returnMar 18, 2018 1:15 am - Homebuyers across the country are scrambling for properties, and real estate professionals are begging for more houses to be built to answer the high demand. Under these...
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Debt-conscious millennials ditch credit cards, threaten industryMar 11, 2018 12:00 am - Millennials have been accused of disrupting many industries, from newspapers to brick-and-mortar stores. Credit cards appear to be next in line. Just one out of three mi...
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Analysis: Wall Street prepares for ugly sell-off after Cohn's resignationMar 07, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The resignation of President Donald Trump's National Economic Council head Gary Cohn Tuesday sent Wall Street traders rushing to hit the "sell" button as fe...
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New IRS tool lets you see if your employer is messing up your taxesMar 04, 2018 12:05 am - The Internal Revenue Service released a new tool Wednesday designed to help millions of Americans ensure they're not dramatically underpaying or overpaying their taxes u...
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How late-in-life dads are eligible for a Social Security bonusMar 04, 2018 12:05 am - Would you believe that President Donald Trump is eligible for an extra Social Security benefit of about $15,000 a year because of his 11-year-old son, Barron Trump? Well...
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When a tax refund is a lifeline, not a windfallMar 04, 2018 12:00 am - The typical advice about what people should do with their tax refunds - save for retirement! pay off debt! - ignores how little wiggle room many families have with their...
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Disney workers accuse company of withholding their Trump tax cut bonusesFeb 25, 2018 12:00 am - The Disney World puppeteer had to miss his sister's wedding in West Virginia. He had to skip his family reunion in the Dominican Republic. But after President Donald Tru...
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Why surging clothing prices won't drive U.S. inflation for longFeb 18, 2018 12:00 am - A surge in U.S. apparel costs helped fuel above-forecast inflation for January, sending Treasury yields higher on Wednesday. But the era of markdowns for struggling reta...