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Treasury rout grows as tariffs and supply test demand after tax and spending bill
Investors will closely evaluate upcoming Treasury sales this week, reflecting concerns about government debt amid challenges from trade policies, supply issues, and recent fiscal l...
Read Full Article →How the GOP megabill’s cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could thin the social safety net
Reductions in funding for key assistance programs proposed in the large Republican tax and spending package may decrease support for vulnerable populations amid ongoing economic un...
Read Full Article →My mother-in-law, 95, has $400K in stocks. Would it be smarter taxwise to gift it to her kids — or l...
Transferring a substantial stock portfolio either as a gift during one’s lifetime or through inheritance can have different tax consequences, which may impact the overall financial...
Read Full Article →Here’s where all of Trump’s tariffs stand as his 50% tax on steel and aluminum imports goes into eff...
The implementation of high tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by the U.S. administration has impacted trade dynamics and could influence domestic production costs and internatio...
Read Full Article →Trump ‘revenge tax’ may open new front in global trade war, with consequences for your wallet
A recently included measure in the tax legislation has the potential to intensify international trade tensions and impact financial markets, which could affect individual investmen...
Read Full Article →How the tariff ruling could make passing Trump’s megabill harder
The recent decision on tariffs could reduce anticipated revenue sources, potentially complicating efforts to secure congressional approval for the extensive tax and spending initia...
Read Full Article →‘That would be madness’: Why Trump’s tax-the-rich push could fracture the GOP
Proposals to increase taxes on wealthy individuals aim to fund additional benefits such as tip and overtime pay, potentially causing divisions within the Republican Party over fisc...
Read Full Article →The next possible target in Trump’s battle with Harvard: Hiking the tax on its $53 billion endowment
A proposed congressional bill aims to raise the tax rate on large university endowments to 21%, potentially increasing the financial burden on Harvard and similar institutions with...
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