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Economists Glimpse Something Like Normal on the Horizon

Prominent forecasters see a recovery and life “more like normal” drawing closer as vaccines roll out.

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Uncle Sam Prompts Income, Savings Rate Surge

The government's latest injection of cash supercharged household income and savings rates in January, with jumps not seen since the early days of pandemic-era relief.

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What to Consider When Consolidating Debt

Debt consolidation can lower monthly payments, making it easier to pay down outstanding balances. Here are a few key factors to consider before getting started.

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Lehman Sisters, a Bankers’ Hippocratic Oath, and Shrugging Off Housing Bubble Woes

A bankers’ Hippocratic oath, reasons not to fear a new housing bubble, and why Lehman Sisters might have been a better bank—personal finance news you may have missed.

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

How much money do I need for retirement? When asking yourself this question, you can get a good estimate by following a few basic planning steps.

How Is Canceled Mortgage Debt Taxed?

Canceled mortgage debt is generally considered taxable income, unless it meets one of the exclusions. Learn if you qualify under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act.

$15 Minimum Wage Hopes Dimmed for Millions

32 million - That’s the number of workers who might have seen higher earnings if a $15 minimum wage proposal hadn't run into a major impediment in the Senate Thursday.

Do You Know the Tax Penalties for Filing and Paying Late?

Penalties for not filing a tax return or not paying the tax due can extend to as much as 25% of what you owe, and you’ll pay that for both not filing and not paying.

What Is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)?

A special purpose acquisition company or SPAC is created with the sole purpose of acquiring another company. Learn more about how it works.

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