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  • 2 “Strong Buy” Stocks Trading at Rock-Bottom Prices
    Business
    TipRanks

    2 “Strong Buy” Stocks Trading at Rock-Bottom Prices

    We’re halfway through the year, and while the markets have been volatile, investors are having a good time so far. The S&P 500 has gained 11% year-to-date, and the tech-heavy NASDAQ has gained 9%. With the Fed keeping interest rates at historic lows, stocks are offering better rates of return – and they are keeping ahead of inflation, as well. But while the overall markets are up, individual stock performance can and will vary. Which means that in the midst of a general rising trend, it’s still

  • How to Avoid the Social Security Tax Trap
    Business
    Investopedia

    How to Avoid the Social Security Tax Trap

    What Is Social Security Income? The program is operated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Disability Benefits: This part of the program pays individuals who aren't able to work because of a physical or mental disability.

  • A new round of surprise tax refunds is coming this week. Will you get one?
    Business
    MoneyWise

    A new round of surprise tax refunds is coming this week. Will you get one?

    If you qualify, you won't have to do anything to get your payment.

  • How much income tax will Biden and Harris pay under their proposed hikes? These accountants say they’ve found an answer
    Politics
    MarketWatch

    How much income tax will Biden and Harris pay under their proposed hikes? These accountants say they’ve found an answer

    President Joe Biden has been touting his proposed tax hikes on the rich by saying they need to start “paying their fair share.” The president wants to fund his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan by increasing taxes for wealthy households several ways, such as raising the top income tax bracket to 39.6% from the current 37% rate, a return to the top rate before Trump-era tax cuts. If the American Families Plan became law, the tax bite would be even harder on Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.