Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know

President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.

Seattle businesses tackling new minimum wage increase
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The New Year brings new beginnings for businesses in Seattle. While new labor laws mean more cash for employees, its not all good news for business owners who now have to shell out more cash to pay their workers.

IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits

The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.

House GOP calls for Trump tax cut extension
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One of president-Elect Trump's top priorities will be to extend his 2017 tax cuts before they end before they expire at the end of next year.

Credit card debt hits record levels
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Americans are carrying a record amount of credit card debt, and interest rates are almost near record highs.

These states are boosting minimum wage in 2025—is yours on the list?

Starting January 1, 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will implement minimum wage increases, benefiting an estimated 9.2 million workers.

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury workstations: Key details to know

Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.

Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks

Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.22 billion
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The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is now over $1 billion, and many are feeling lucky.

End of year tax tips
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The Internal Revenue Service is urging the public to take steps to prepare to file their federal tax returns and consider what may be owed in the months ahead.

2025 social security changes
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The Social Security Administration is planning on several changes in 2025, and for some, that means more money.

North Bend residents explain their last minute holiday shopping
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With just hours before Christmas Day, shoppers in the North Bend, Washington area share with us why they are out so late, and what they are planning to pick up before the stores close down for the holiday.

Day 5 of Starbucks barista strike, company responds
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The Starbucks Workers United strike continues at some locations across the United States on Christmas Eve. Several dozen locations are shut down, while many thousand remain open. The company says they are ready to get back to negotiations.

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Federal reserve issues final rate cut of 2024, what's next?
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The U.S. Federal Reserve has issued their final rate cut of 2024, saying that what happens next year will depend on the actions and policies of the incoming Trump administration. Some at the reserve has signaled that the rate cuts will slow down as business leaders say inflation is not coming down enough.