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Tax tips for college students and their parents 04/10/2024 07:00am • NEW YORK (AP) — There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing their taxes, and while tax pros say it’s great for college students to start filing their own forms, parents and students should double check everything carefully before anyone pushes th What to Know Before Gifting a Down Payment 04/09/2024 08:00pm • Giving your child money toward a down payment can help them save money and borrow less when buying a home. This can be especially helpful when they're dealing with soaring home prices and high interest rates. But before you hand over the cash, you should understand the rules and tax implications of Understanding Parts of Medicare: A Through N Explained 04/09/2024 08:00pm • The alphabet soup of Medicare -- multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N -- can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break down each part of Medicare to help you find the best health insurance fit for your needs. Medicare South Korean parliamentary elections: Here's what people are worried about as they vote this week 04/08/2024 10:13pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Soaring green onion prices. Striking doctors. A politician’s allegedly sexist jab at a female candidate. These are among the issues animating voters in South Korea as they go the polls on Wednesday to elect a new 300-member parliament. Many are choosing to focus on job What Is the EITC and Who Qualifies? 04/08/2024 08:00pm • If you aren't eligible for the earned income tax credit, or EITC, it means you make too much money to get it. If you are eligible for it, it means you can get a significant tax break. So what is the EITC, who is eligible and how do you get it? Here's what you need to know. What Is the EITC?The earne Maryland bumps up tax on tobacco products 04/07/2024 12:06am • The phrase "smoke 'em if you got 'em" dates back to World War II, but Maryland is increasing taxes on tobacco products, which might make it harder to do either. The move comes as lawmakers passed the state’s $63 billion budget legislation Friday. A variety of tobacco tax increases, including Blackhawks cool off surging Stars 3-2 behind Mrazek, Bedard 04/06/2024 07:22pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard, Andreas Athanasiou and Seth Jones scored in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped Dallas' franchise-record win streak at eight games with a 3-2 victory over the Stars on Saturday. Petr Mrazek made 42 saves for last-place Chicago, which improved to 8-6- Northern Virginia lottery millionaire describes 'awesome feeling' of winning big 04/05/2024 05:26am • A lot of people have lottery fever again, with the Powerball jackpot reaching $1.23 billion for Saturday night's drawing. It's the 8th largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. So, how does it feel to win a bunch of money playing the lottery? "Dude, it was amazing," said Michael Brosnan of Staf South Korea election issues: Green onions, striking doctors, an alleged sexist jab at a candidate 04/05/2024 12:13am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Soaring prices for green onions and apples. Striking doctors. A politician's allegedly sexist jab at a female candidate. These are among the issues animating voters in South Korea this year. As South Koreans prepare to vote for a new 300-member parliament next week, many Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? 04/04/2024 08:00pm • Home improvements are a big investment that can add value to your home. They also can save you money on your tax bill if you decide to sell in the future. But not all home improvements are eligible for tax deductions, and those that do qualify won't apply to the year you make renovations. "Now, whil Wood pellet producer Enviva files for bankruptcy and plans to restructure 04/04/2024 03:40pm • The largest global industrial wood pellet supplier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, announcing its intention to cut about $1 billion of debt by restructuring agreements with creditors, including those who have invested heavily in new facilities. Maryland-based Enviva said in Should you itemize or take a standard deduction on your tax return? Here's what to know 04/04/2024 09:56am • NEW YORK (AP) — When tackling your taxes, it can sometimes be hard to figure out whether to opt for a standard deduction or itemize. According to tax pros, itemizing generally only makes sense if your itemized deductions, taken together, add up to more than the current standard deduction of $13,85 Disney shareholders back CEO Iger, rebuff activists who wanted to shake up the company 04/03/2024 08:03pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disney shareholders have rallied behind longtime CEO Robert Iger, voting Wednesday to rebuff activist investor Nelson Peltz and his ally, former Disney Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo, who had sought seats on the company’s board. The company had recommended a slate of dir New Jersey's 3 nuclear power plants seek to extend licenses for another 20 years 04/03/2024 02:34pm • The company that owns New Jersey's three nuclear power plants said Wednesday it will seek federal approval to operate them for another 20 years. The move comes as New Jersey makes a strong push to become the East Coast leader in offshore wind. But the three power plants run by PSEG Nuclear LLC provi Immigrant rights groups and industry call on Biden to extend work permits for immigrants after Baltimore bridge collapse 04/03/2024 06:50am • Union, industry groups and immigrant rights advocates are calling for President Joe Biden to extend work permits to long term immigrant residents. The move comes in the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore that killed six men who were working on the bridge last week. The six