Child Tax Credit Expansion: How the Big Beautiful Bill Could Increase Your Refund
by The ambitious tax plan called “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” was recently passed by the US Congress. It was pushed by Republican lawmakers and backed …
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Texas Minimum Wage in 2025: What Workers and Employers Need to Know
The government minimum wage is $7.25/hour, and Texas hasn’t changed it since July 24, 2009. This is a very low minimum wage compared to other …
Costco Gives VIP Treatment: Executive Members to Skip the Lines with Early Entry in the US
Costco at dawn used to be like a starting gun for shopping: there was only one set of doors that opened at a certain time, …
U.S. City Approves $3 M Guaranteed Income Plan—Discover Who Will Receive Funds
by A major US city has allocated millions of dollars to a guaranteed income pilot program in the budget for the 2026 financial year. The speaker …
Arizona’s Real Estate Tax Trap Could Affect Nearly Half of All Homeowners
Arizona’s red-hot real estate market has helped homeowners build serious equity, but it’s also creating a quiet tax crisis for thousands of sellers. A federal capital …
11.5% of Arkansas Homeowners at Risk of Surprise Tax Bill When Selling
For many homeowners in Arkansas, selling their property today could trigger a costly and unexpected tax bill. A federal capital gains rule that hasn’t been updated …
Alaska Real Estate Alert: Hidden Tax Could Impact 22.5% of Home Sellers
In Alaska, where homeowners often stay for decades, property values have climbed steadily—especially in urban hubs like Anchorage and Juneau. But now, many long-term owners …
Macy’s July 4 Fireworks Return: See NYC Sky Ablaze in Patriotic Glory
New York City celebrated Independence Day in unforgettable fashion as the 48th annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular lit up the night sky, captivating …
Connecticut Is the Last State to Still Tax Gift-Giving
More and more, parents and older generations are stepping in to help the younger ones achieve the American dream—whether by contributing to a down payment or passing down the family …
Homeowners in New York, New Jersey, and California Could Soon Get a Major Tax Break
For millions of homeowners in high-tax states, property taxes haven’t just been painful—they’ve been punishing. As home values soared over the past decade, property tax bills rose right …