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How tariffs work their way into the prices you pay
A tariff is a tax collected at the border from the importer — but the cost travels down the supply chain until it reaches a shelf, a invoice, or a paycheck.
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Naomi Bergman
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What changes on your 2026 tax return: bigger deduction, higher SALT cap
Filers see a $16,100 standard deduction for singles and $32,200 for joint returns in 2026, a $40,400 SALT cap, and a new charity break for people who do not…
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The 2026 tax season opened January 26 — what to know before you file
The IRS began accepting 2025-year returns on Monday, January 26, 2026, kicking off a filing season shaped by new deduction amounts and tighter refund timelines.
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How the Federal Reserve sets interest rates
Eight times a year a committee in Washington moves one overnight rate, and the ripples reach your savings yield, card APR, and mortgage — here is the chain.
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What the Social Security Fairness Act changed for your benefits
The 2025 law repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, restoring fuller benefits — and back pay — to millions of public…