Finance
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Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What’s best might surprise you
May 11, 2024 11:01 pm - According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages...
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Your tax refund could be bigger this year. Here’s what to do with it
May 11, 2024 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — The average taxpayer is getting a $2,852 refund, $75 more than last year, based on the most recent IRS data. So what should you do with that money? Experts gen...
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FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse
May 08, 2024 10:53 am - FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more tha...
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The U.S. has updated its Social Security estimates. Here’s what you need to know.
May 08, 2024 10:45 am - A government report Monday released fresh estimates of the budget outlook for Social Security, which provides critical benefits for retirees, workers’ survivors and some ...
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You can now get a $7,500 upfront discount for buying an EV
May 03, 2024 9:46 am - For nearly 90,000 car buyers, one small change in U.S. tax policy meant thousands of dollars off the sticker price of their new EVs. As of Jan. 1, Americans who buy certa...
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The Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?
May 03, 2024 9:27 am - NEW YORK — Mortgage rates, credit card rates, auto loan rates, and business loans with variable rates will all likely maintain their highs, with consequences for consumer...
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Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools
May 01, 2024 1:15 pm - WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday emphasized that inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months and said it doesn’t plan to cut interest rates until...
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Business Insights: Unlock growth opportunities with SBA 504 ProgramApr 30, 2024 8:49 am - You’ve seen the headlines: interest rates are rising on everything from home mortgages to credit cards. Anyone in the market for business financing right now likely has s...
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Business Insights: Think big about the Small Business Administration 504 LoanApr 30, 2024 8:49 am - When most people envision small businesses, they typically imagine mom-and-pop shops. However, the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan extends financing to start...
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How to escape from a money rut
Apr 26, 2024 2:40 pm - Sometimes, climbing out of a money rut starts with a pep talk — to yourself. “I like affirmations and speaking out loud,” says Giovanna Gonzalez, a financial educator and...