U.S. President Joe Biden stops to talk to journalists about new Russian sanctions as he departs the White House on February 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Biden is traveling to California to attend campaign receptions across the state. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Should he prevail in the upcoming presidential election, President Joe Biden, 81, … Read more
Parents regularly worry about how their children will navigate the world as adults. Will they grow up to be happy and well-adjusted? Will they get a good job and live comfortably? Every child is different, and everyone develops at their own pace. But some strategies are proven to be more effective than others, when it … Read more
Elon Musk at a Tesla Motors press conference at the 2009 North American Auto Show. James Leynse | Corbis Historical | Getty Images The term “collectible vehicle” might conjure up images of an elegant convertible from the 1930s, or maybe a souped-up muscle car. But time moves on. A new crop of all-electric vehicles and … Read more
US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2024. Shawn Thew | Afp | Getty Images 1. Income-driven repayment plans Income-driven repayment plans, which date to 1994, set borrowers’ monthly payments based on a share of their discretionary income. … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2024. Shawn Thew | Via Reuters President Joe Biden urged lawmakers to “stand up for seniors” in his annual State of the Union address on Thursday, while pledging to … Read more
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images President Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country’s affordable housing issues, including new tax breaks for first-time homebuyers and “starter home” sellers. However, experts have mixed opinions on the proposals. “I know the cost of housing is so important to you,” Biden said during his State … Read more
The IRS has received some 44 million returns so far for tax year 2023, and is issuing an average refund of $3,213, the agency says. Having filed my return and received my refund, I think it’s safe to say I’m dragging the average down. My federal refund this year was just $18. Don’t worry, I … Read more
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden celebrated his administration’s progress in the fight against inflation. “Wages keep going up and inflation keeps coming down,” Biden said in the annual speech before Congress. To be sure, inflation has cooled while wages have ticked higher — but households are still struggling to keep up with the increased cost of living. More from Personal Finance:Why … Read more
California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for … Read more
Petrol companies’ profit margins appear to have increased more than 50 per cent in under a year, while drivers have been forking out $2.30 a litre for regular unleaded. The indicative retail margin (IRM) for profit on regular 91 unleaded increased from 31.8 cents (c) per litre on April 5 last year to 49.7c on … Read more
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