Americans are taking “hardship” withdrawals from 40(k) plans. The Internal Revenue Service allows hardship withdrawal from retirement funds without penalty when there is an immediate or heavy financial…
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Federal Reserve Continues to Increase Interest Rates
Half a percent hike is the seventh this year. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve again increased interest rates, by half a percentage point instead of the three-quarter percentage…
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U.S. Inflation Slowed in November
Dropped more than half a percent from October. The Consumer Price Index released this week shows inflation slowed in November, providing hope that interest rates and prices may…
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Military to Receive Pay Raise in 2023
The largest increase in 20 years still does not keep pace with inflation. The National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives this week,…
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Christmas Tree Prices Higher Due to Inflation
Some regions experiences shortages in supply. While Christmas tree farms have reported a strong harvest, some regions of the U.S. are experiencing a shortage even as others have…
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FHA Delivers Annual Report to Congress
COVID-19 funds were distributed to one million homeowners under mortgage insurance program. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently released its annual report to Congress. Key to the report…
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Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended
Education secretary announces extension to provide relief from uncertainty as loan forgiveness is litigated. On Tuesday, the president’s administration extended the federal student loan repayment pause through June…
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Thanksgiving Dinner Costs 20 Percent More in 2022
American Farm Bureau tallies the rise in price due to inflation. The traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings will cost 20 percent more this year than a…
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Treasury Secretary Delivers Semi-Annual Report to Congress
Reviews foreign trade of goods and services through June 2022. The Department of the Treasury delivered its semiannual macroeconomic report to Congress last week. The report goes over…
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HHS Announces $4.5 Billion for Winter Heating Costs
The program helps subsidize heating for over 5 million households The Department of Health and Human Services has announced $4.5 billion to help low- to middle-income families pay…
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