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As the White House and congressional negotiators attempt a pandemic relief package again weeks before election day, Democrats and Republicans across the country are overwhelmingly backing more aid, but continue to differ on how much to spend and where the money should go, a new investigation by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern and Rutgers found. …

The Senate voted 50-49 Thursday to confirm Xavier Becerra as secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. Why is this important: Becerra, the first Latino to lead the department, is now tasked with overseeing the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic while running much of the Biden administration’s health program. Get market news …

Studying abroad can be an adventure, but to get the most out of it you’ll need a plan to keep your finances running smoothly. A credit card can be an ideal payment tool while traveling – not only because students can use it to build credit while earning rewards, but also because credit cards can …

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KRQE) – This is the last week of Legislative session. Lawmakers still have a few steps to take before the end of the session on March 20. Here are the invoices that we are monitoring on March 17, 2021: Bill 2 – Budget bill They will continue discussions on the finance …

John Lund | Marc Romanelli | Getty Images Tax planning for Americans abroad – especially small business owners – is about to get a little more complicated. This is because they now face a new tax that only came into effect at the end of 2017, known as the transition tax. This new levy – …

The IRS has announced sweeping new measures to facilitate tax compliance during the virus crisis. Commissioner Chuck Rettig announced the IRS People First initiative to bring immediate relief to those facing fiscal uncertainty during the health crisis. Highlights of key actions of the IRS People First initiative include: Existing installment agreements –For taxpayers under an …

NEW YORK AND GRAPEVINE, Texas – (BUSINESS WIRE) –QuadPay, a pioneer in the BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) market, and recently merged with Zip Co (ASX: Z1P), today announced a partnership with GameStop (NYSE: GME), to provide the world’s largest video game retailer with access to its Buy Now, Pay Later installment payment service. Today’s …

Designed to extend shopper safety for on-line purchases and scale back the rising family debt of Swedish customers (which is presently growing at a price of 7% per yr), the Swedish Parliament accredited an modification to the Swedish Fee Companies Act (2010: 751). Efficient July 1, 2020, the brand new provision requires PSPs to make …

Getty The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ad some changes to its collection processes to help taxpayers who have been affected by COVID-19. Specifically, the IRS says it is expanding taxpayers’ options for making payments and alternatives for resolving owed balances. “The IRS understands that many taxpayers face challenges and we are working hard to …

The $ 1.9 trillion US bailout package adopted by Congress on party principles and signed by President Joe Biden last week is a welcome help for many in the local government in the Peoria area. In addition to stimulus payments of $ 1,400 for many Americans and increased unemployment benefits, the bill includes $ 7.5 …