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House Passes $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill — How it Affects You

Wednesday, lawmakers passed H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, which provides $1.5 trillion to fund the federal government through the end of September. Here's how it affects you.

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Will There be More EIDL Funding?

According to a recent study, 82% of small businesses support additional government spending and 86% want the EIDL to be reauthorized. Here's what you need to know.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Closing Soon — Here's How to Sign Up

Medicare open enrollment closes December 7th, so time is limited if you need to enroll. Here, we break down what it is, who qualifies, and how to get help choosing the right plan.

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What's In The Infrastructure Bill And How Will It Affect You?

Friday, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan $1.2 Infrastructure bill. Here's a breakdown of the bill and how it will affect you.

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Biden Announces $1.85 Trillion Build Back Better Framework

Today, President Biden held a press conference detailing his Build Back Better (BBB) program, which he expects will pass both chambers of Congress. Here's what the latest budget includes, what was cut from the program, and how the program will be funded.

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How Will The Fed's Reduction in Bond Purchasing Impact Interest Rates?

The Federal Reserve is expected to begin reducing its bond purchasing in November amid lingering inflation. Here's how that will impact you.

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How Supply-Chain Bottlenecks Can Affect This Holiday Season and Beyond

Supply-chain bottlenecks are contributing to the high inflation rate, could dampen this holiday season, and maintain inflation into 2022. Here's what you need to know.

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Senate Seeks To Increase Debt Ceiling To Avoid Economic Consequences

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday and increase the national debt limit before the U.S. defaults on its debt. Here is what the debate is about and how a default on U.S. debt could affect you.

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Government Remains Funded, But What About The Budget and Infrastructure?

President Biden signed a bill into law extending government funding through December 3rd, but the Infrastructure Bill and the Budget negotiations remain unsettled.

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House Is Set To Vote On Infrastructure Bill This Week

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House will vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill this Thursday. Here are the details.

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Household Incomes Decline as Inflation Remains High

New reports from the Census Bureau and the Department of Labor shed light on the current financial state of Americans. Here's what you need to know.

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$3.5 Trillion Budget Remains Paused As House Democrats Release Tax Increase Details

Senator Joe Manchin reaffirmed his position that he will not support the $3.5 budget plan. Meanwhile, House Democrats release their proposed tax increases. Here's what you need to know.

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President Biden Announces Pandemic Action Plan

Today, President Biden held a press briefing to announce his Covid-19 action plan. Here is an overview of President Biden's six-fold plan and how these policies could affect you.

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White House Makes Policy Changes To Ease Housing Market Shortage

Wednesday, the White House announced its plan to ease the tension in the housing market. Here are the details and how it could affect you.

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Will the $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan be Paused?

Today, Senator Joe Manchin, the key vote for the budget to be approved, said Congress needs to rethink its approach. We explain the details and how this could affect you.

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When Will The Fed Raise Interest Rates?

The Federal Reserve plans to begin scaling back its low-interest policies as employment increases. Here is how employment affects the interest rate and when rates could go up.

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Supreme Court Ends The Eviction Moratorium

In a 5-4 vote on Thursday, the Supreme Court lifted the Biden Administration's eviction ban extension, stating that the CDC "has exceeded its authority."

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Businesses, Renters, And Landlords Still Need Assistance

Only 10% of the federal rental assistance pool has been distributed, leaving renters and landlords in great need. Meanwhile, most businesses need additional funding as well.

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Breaking: $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan Passes The House

Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the $3.5 trillion budget blueprint and set a date for a vote on the Infrastructure bill. Here's what you need to know.

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TSA Extends Mask Mandate For Public Transportation Into 2022

In this week's travel update, Germany joins the ranks of countries requiring vaccination for American travelers. We also discuss the renewed mask mandate for public transportation and air travel inside the U.S.

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How Could the $3.5 Trillion Budget Affect You?

On Wednesday morning, the Senate put forth their blueprint for a $3.5 trillion budget for 2022. Here is how the budget could affect you if it passes as is.

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How Will the End of the Eviction Moratorium Affect You?

The federal eviction ban enacted last year officially ended on July 31, 2021, after being extended four times. In this article, we discuss what the end of the eviction ban means for you.

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Advance Child Tax Credit: Friend or Foe?

Thanks to the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), many Americans received their first child tax credit yesterday. Find you whether it's a good thing or not.

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New Child Tax Credit: What You Need To Know

In March 2021, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which provided the third round of stimulus checks to Americans. One of those items was the modification of the Child Tax Credit. We'll discuss what that modification is and how it may affect you.

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A Fourth Stimulus Check?

The pandemic has caused serious financial difficulties for individuals and small businesses alike. The nation-wide lockdowns and social distancing measures led to a huge amount of small business closures, employee layoffs, and furloughs. While the economy is picking up pace again, many are still struggling due to the financial