The IRS says it’s done sending stimulus checks for now and Biden shoots down proposal to cancel student debt

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‘Long overdue’: Debate over reparations for Black Americans reignites on Capitol Hill

'Now more than ever, the facts and circumstances facing our nation demonstrate the importance of H.R. 40,’ said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, lead sponsor of a bill that could create a commission to study reparations for Black Americans.

I racked up debt to help my mother buy a home, car and pay household bills. I don’t even have my own car. How do I extricate myself from this financial commitment?

‘She is in her late 50s and it has been difficult for her to find a job. Currently, she is earning money as a care giver and doing odd jobs to get by.’

My boyfriend, who’s 9 years younger, says he won’t move out of my house if I die before him. My adult children are not amused

‘He has done extensive repairs and upgrades to the home over the last 3 years — he performed all the labor himself while I purchased all materials.’

Biden on cancelling $50,000 in student debt: ‘I will not make that happen’

The President shot down a proposal from Democratic lawmakers during a CNN town hall.

Marijuana mystery? Fewer older employees file workers’ compensation claims in states where cannabis is legalized

'Once marijuana becomes legal for recreational use among adults, many people use it for medicinal purposes,' researchers found.

This upstate New York retreat designed by Bill Gates’ architect just hit the market for $3.5 million

An author’s modern retreat in the woods received offers within a matter of days.

The IRS says it’s done sending stimulus checks for now — here’s how to get your money if you were eligible and missed out

The IRS issued more than 307 million direct payments worth a combined $412 billion during the first and second round of stimulus checks.

Millions of Americans who were unemployed last year face another shock: A 2020 tax bill they can’t afford

A new bill wants to block federal income taxes on the first $10,200 a person received in unemployment benefits last year.

Home builder confidence improves, but high construction costs remain a concern

Builders are seeing improved foot traffic from home buyers, which is offsetting their concerns about the rising cost of construction materials.

Michael B. Jordan gave his girlfriend Hermès stock for Valentine’s Day

The 'Black Panther' star gave Lori Harvey a gift that could keep on giving.

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Inflation could make a stealthy comeback, with devastating consequences

Those who believe the official forecasts of continued low inflation could be in for a rude awakening, writes Axel A. Weber.

Texas power disaster may be strongest case yet for renewable energy

Blaming renewables in Texas and elsewhere at a time when they need more, not less, of the nation's power system to modernize is short-sighted, said energy analysts.