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Yellen: IRS will staff up customer-service phone lines for tax season, now that it has $80 billion from Inflation Reduction Act
A frustrating lack of phone service at the IRS for both taxpayers and tax preparers has been a glaring problem, experts have said. Read More
Is the housing market really crashing? Redfin’s chief economist shares her predictions
Inflation is high and interest rates keep rising, leading to a lot of speculation about the housing market, with many throwing around the word “crash.” Read More
Kim Kardashian reportedly lists her Calabasas condo unit (again) and Hidden Hills home
If you have always wanted to keep up with the Kardashians, now’s your chance to actually live like one. According to reports, Kim Kardashian is culling her property portfolio. Read More
Workers, employers poised to benefit from Medicare drug price reforms, research shows
States can piggyback on Inflation Reduction Act to expand drug savings in commercial market
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Surprise! CDs are back in vogue with Treasurys and I-bonds as safe havens for your cash
As interest rates rise and stocks tumble, an old favorite — certificates of deposit — is making a comeback. Read More
‘Home-price declines will likely continue’ as mortgage rates exceed 6%: Freddie Mac
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged 6.02% for the week ending Sept. 15, Freddie Mac said in its latest survey. Read More
‘An unrepentant career criminal’: rapper Kafani sentenced to 7 years in elaborate fraud involving mortgages and gold bars
Prosecutors say Mark Hicks was just out of prison for another fraud when he began using stolen identities to get $2 million in bogus home loans. Read More
These cities are taking urban farming to the next level
Some innovative programs are bringing farming to a neighborhood near you, even in big cities. Take a look at what they’re doing to cultivate success with hyperlocal food Read More
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