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It's also the first thing potential buyers see when you put your home up for sale and they arrive to scope it out. Now that the weather is warming in much of the country, it's a good time to shift your attention Owners of a Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are charged with COVID fraud 04/15/2024 07:39pm • DENVER (AP) — A couple who owned a Colorado funeral home where authorities last year discovered 190 decaying bodies were indicted on federal charges that they misspent nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief funds on vacations, cosmetic surgery, jewelry and other personal expenses, according to court d Hochul announces budget outline as lawmakers continue to hash out details 04/15/2024 07:39pm • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the framework of a $237 billion budget that includes broad plans to drive new housing construction, address the influx of migrants and crack down on illegal marijuana shops. Hochul, a Democrat, described the announcement as the †It's Tax Day. And your refund may be big this year 04/15/2024 05:38pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers. According to the latest IRS statistics, the average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011, up $123 from last year. Two out of three taxpayers expect to receive a refund. The IRS is promoting the customer Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern 04/15/2024 05:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern: The presidential candidates have conflicting ideas about how much to reveal about their own finances and the best ways to boost the economy through tax policy. Biden, the sitting Democratic president, r Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor's 400-year veto 04/15/2024 03:54pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys with Wisconsin's largest business lobbying group asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to strike down Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' use of a partial veto to lock in a school funding increase for the next 400 years. The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigati Tax day is underway. Here are some tips to navigate it 04/15/2024 11:49am • NEW YORK (AP) — April 15 is the last day to submit tax returns for 2023. If you left your tax filing to the last minute, you’re not alone. The IRS says it has received more than 100 million tax returns, with tens of millions more expected. If you need more time, today is also the deadline to fil Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas 04/15/2024 07:06am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding for Samsung Electronics to develop a computer chip manufacturing and research cluster in Texas. 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A decade into power, and on the cusp of secur 7 of the Best Long-Term Stocks to Buy and Hold 04/14/2024 08:00pm • While it's certainly true that past performance is not indicative of future results, it can be asserted with confidence that the stock market tends to go up over time. Put another way, stocks have proven themselves to be excellent long-term investments. Some professional and individual investors tra Best Places to Retire in California 04/14/2024 08:00pm • California has long been a place where people go to create a new life. The natural wonders, including stunning ocean views, dramatic mountains and venerable forests, will charm even the most exhausted and jaded retiree. "Its diverse climate offers everything from sunny beaches to mountain retreats t 7 Best Money Market Funds to Buy for Safety 04/14/2024 08:00pm • When discussing investment safety, it's crucial to define what "safety" truly means. By doing so, investors can optimize their investment selection. 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