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Biden's pick for top WH economist faces Senate grilling 04/17/2023 10:38am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The job of chief White House economist is typically a wonky, low-profile one, with its occupant mainly tasked with producing analyses and poring over charts and graphs. But President Joe Biden's next pick to lead the Council of Economic Advisers is bracing for a barrage of politi South Africa ex-President Zuma's graft trial postponed again 04/17/2023 10:32am • CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma was postponed again Monday as he seeks to have the lead prosecutor removed from the case by claiming he is biased. Zuma has already succeeded in getting a new judge to oversee his trial. Zuma, who turn US tax breaks lure European clean tech companies as EU lags 04/17/2023 05:49am • LONDON (AP) — Norwegian startup Freyr will first build batteries to power electric vehicles and store clean energy in a remote town near the Arctic Circle. Up next? An Atlanta suburb. That's because a new U.S. clean energy law offers generous tax credits — up to 40% of costs — in what is a “ Today in History: April 17, Bay of Pigs invasion launched 04/17/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Monday, April 17, the 107th day of 2023. There are 258 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 17, 1961, some 1,500 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in an attempt to topple Fidel Castro, whose forces cr 4 Best Closed-End Funds for 2023 04/16/2023 08:00pm • Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are popular these days, but closed-end funds, or CEFs, can be a great option for investors seeking income as well. Like stocks, CEFs debut via an initial public offering, or IPO, where the fund manager issues a fixed quantity of shares. These shares can track a variet What to Know About Donating Plasma for Money 04/16/2023 08:00pm • You know you can donate plasma for money, and maybe you've thought of doing it. Many questions may have popped into your mind: Does it hurt? Can I get rich donating plasma? Now that I'm thinking about donating plasma for cash, have I hit rock bottom? All good questions, and, no, you haven't hit rock New push on US-run free electronic tax-filing system for all 04/16/2023 12:36pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday’s filing deadline. Many often pay to use software from private companies such as Intuit and H&R Block. Almost one-quarter of Americans wait until the last mi $1 billion Lego factory expected to open in Virginia in 2025 04/16/2023 08:33am • CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — A cluster of just six Lego bricks can be combined in over 915 million different ways. Lego Group’s Chesterfield County factory, which is expected to be running by the end of 2025, will be pumping out billions of those small, colored bricks for customers worldwide. Gov. G What School Choice Is and How it Works 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Most parents send their children to their neighborhood public school. But other education options exist, including public charter, magnet, private, parochial and online schools, as well as homeschooling. Advocates use the term "school choice" to refer to programs and policies that let families use p IRS Pledges More Audits of Wealthy, Better Customer Service 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Get ready, taxpayers: The IRS is planning to make good on its promises for a major overhaul. The Inflation Reduction Act Strategic Operating Plan, released April 5, 2023, lays out the details of what to expect from the IRS. It plans to step up two major actions: audits of individuals and businesses Property Deed vs. Title: Key Differences 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Summary:-- A property deed is a legal document that shows the change of ownership between parties when a sale has occurred.-- A property title is the actual right of ownership and is not a physical document, but more of legal concept.As you approach closing day for your home purchase, you're going t 1 in 6 Retirees Considering Unretiring 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Facing rising inflation, market volatility and a looming recession, 1 in 6 retirees are considering unretiring, according to a survey by Paychex. Needing money (53%) and getting bored (52%) or lonely (43%) were some of the top reasons, as were inflation (43%), stock market volatility (41%) and needi These States Are Still Sending Stimulus Checks in 2023 04/13/2023 08:00pm • The COVID-19 pandemic response resulted in profound financial challenges for millions of U.S. households. In an effort to ease the pain, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, setting aside $2.3 trillion to go toward stimulus checks. In total, there were three rounds Study Shows IRS Audits Black Taxpayers at Much Higher Rate 04/13/2023 08:00pm • In 2021, taxpayers filed 164 million individual income tax returns and the IRS audited 626,204 of them. The IRS might flag a return for review based on random selection and computer screening or if it involves "issues or transactions with other taxpayers, such as business partners or investors, whos How Do Personal Loans Work? 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Personal loans are one way to get financing for a major expense, often at an affordable rate compared to credit cards and other high-interest borrowing options. However, before you get too deep into researching the best personal loan lenders, make sure you understand how a personal loan works and wh