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Here's how to reduce stress and get your taxes done

Apr. 15, 2024 03:22 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — For many people, tax season isn't only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant. It can also bring intense feelings of stress or anxiety about dealing with finances. Financial stress during tax season can manifest in different ways, whether that's...

Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says

Apr. 10, 2024 16:16 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week. “If you’ve ever...

What to do if you’re concerned you might be laid off — or if you’ve lost your job

Feb. 16, 2024 14:30 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Recent mass layoffs from technology and media companies, including eBay, Riot Games and the Los Angeles Times, might have you thinking about your job security. If you’re worried you could be laid off — or if you’ve lost your job — personal finance...

Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds

Jan. 28, 2024 10:09 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. ...