Stimulus Check: Benefits, Taxes, Financial and Political News in the US

Do 401k contributions reduce IRS taxable income?

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How 401(k) contributions can help you save on taxes today and prepare for retirement.

SNAP PAYMENT

Which fast food places accept EBT cards in Florida to pay with Food Stamps?

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Navigating restaurant purchases with EBT: rules, options, and tips.

Good news from Social Security – Notifications of COLA adjustment increase to arrive this date

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Understanding the 2025 COLA increase and how it affects your benefits.

What is the difference between tax return ‘accepted’ and ‘approved’ on IRS Tax Return?

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IRS: Here is what you may not know about the accepted and approved tax return.

Tropicana lovers rebel against the new design of its bottle – It is not the first one and this is the main reason for...

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Why Tropicana’s new bottle design has fans upset - and what it reveals about packaging changes

Amazon sells for $5,880 a flirty house that “saves space” – It has an adorable kitchen and can also fold up

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An adorable tiny home that folds up, has a charming kitchen, and simplifies modern living. All for $5,880.

Wendy’s offering spicy chicken sandwiches for $3.99 – Here are the terms to buy one at a knockdown price

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Wendy's offers $3.99 spicy chicken sandwich deal and plans major restaurant closures.

Social Security Update: In 10 days the SSI direct payment of $1,415 will be out for the month of December

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Social security: What you need to know about December’s SSI direct payment and how you can prepare.

POLITICS

Who is Brendan Carr, Trump’s nominee for chairman of the Federal Communications Committee?

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Brendan Carr is a Republican who has been nominated by Trump for the chairman of FCC.

PERSONAL FINANCE

If you’re thinking of buying an EV, here’s what you need to know about Trump’s view of the EV Tax Credit

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The EV tax credit initiated by President Biden to help make electric vehicles more affordable might be eliminated by Trump.

Bank of America says goodbye to these branches in November – These are the locations where the bank will close branches this month

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Bank of America is closing some of its branches in November. Read to find out why and if you might be affected.

POLITICS

What are tariffs, what products does Trump want to put them on and how can it affect the U.S. economy?

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President-elect, Donald Trump has plans to impose 60 percent tariff on all China imported goods.

How do I know if my Spirit Airlines flight is affected after the airline’s bankruptcy filing?

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Spirit Airlines reassures customers that their flights will not be affected even though the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Are medical bills tax deductible and what is the condition to make it on IRS Tax Return?

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Unreimbursed medical bills tax are deductible using the IRS Form 1040

What happens if your deductions is more than your income? What to know about Net Operating Loss (NOL)

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Understanding net operating losses: how deductions can lead to tax relief.

Good news for millions of Americans – Here are the state stimulus checks you’ll receive before Thanksgiving and Black Friday arrive

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Read to know more about the stimulus check you could receive before Black Friday.

Retirees who will receive Social Security payments before Thanksgiving and Black Friday arrive

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Social security payments arrive ahead of thanksgiving, offering financial relief to millions.

PERSONAL FINANCE

The date when these vehicles will have to pay $9 to pass through Manhattan – Check if your car is affected

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Find out when this new charge starts and whether your car will be affected.

11 Dollar Tree products they recommend buying to resell – If you do, you can make big money

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11 Dollar Tree products you can buy and resell for profit.