New York City is introducing a new pilot program that will give NYC migrant families a reloadable pre-paid credit card to buy food and supplies. A pilot program is being launched to provide pre-paid debit cards to NYC Migrants! The pre-paid debit cards will be provided to an initial 500 families of NYC migrants with … Read more
The 2024 tax refund season officially opened last January 29, meaning the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2024 tax refunds for the 2023 tax year. The deadline to file is April 15. Taxpayers who live in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 17 because of holidays. Here’s what you need to know if you’re … Read more
If you haven’t filed your 2024 Tax refund yet, you still have plenty of time. The 2024 tax refund filing deadline is on April 15. Whatever you do, don’t rush through the steps as this can lead to mistakes on your 2024 Tax Refund. Find out how to avoid the most common mistakes made … Read more
Every year, new tax laws implemented to emphasize tax brackets, standard deduction amounts, and other significant inputs to tax planning are adjusted, generally in line with changes in the cost of living and tax refunds. The following provisions apply to your 2024 income tax return depending on your filing status based on the New … Read more
In a troubling revelation, new data from the federal government underscores the escalating crisis of homelessness in the United States, reaching an unprecedented high. This crisis is disproportionately impacting Indigenous communities, a longstanding trend that Chief Seattle Club, a Seattle-based nonprofit, is acutely attuned to The Chief Seattle Club, dedicated to serving Indigenous people in … Read more
This rise in data availability sheds light on significant cost variations among different health insurance carriers or employer health plans negotiating with the same hospitals. Employer health plans are being empowered with increased access to data services, facilitating the comparison of prices paid to hospitals for various medical treatments Cynthia Fisher, the founder of Patient … Read more
The pressure is particularly intense for individuals grappling with negative equity, a situation where the amount owed surpasses the current value of their cars. Car-loan borrowers are feeling the heat as interest rates rise, exacerbating the predicament for those whose vehicles have seen a decline in value Recent data from the automotive website Edmunds.com, as … Read more
If you are a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you likely noticed an extra deposit in your account on December 1st, in addition to your regular December check. This bonus payment includes the much-anticipated 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), a substantial 3.2% increase from your current benefit amount However, if you are receiving Social Security … Read more
Enbridge, the Canadian pipeline company, continues to be a standout performer for income-seeking investors as it recently declared its 29th consecutive annual dividend increase, solidifying its reputation for delivering an ultra-high-yield dividend. The latest ultra-high-yield dividend raise, amounting to just over 3%, brings the yield to an impressive 7.7% Enbridge’s appeal to investors lies in … Read more
How can lottery jackpot winners minimize state income taxes and other deductions on their winnings to take home more money? Lottery Jackpot Winners Should Minimize State Income Taxes and Other Deductions on Their Winnings to Take More Lottery jackpot winners should reportedly look out for federal and state income tax that is waiting after they … Read more