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Most Americans will eventually receive Social Security and Medicare benefits.

Federal, state, and local governments have extended a number of deadlines amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Here are just a few of the deadlines that have been affected.

On April 20, 2020, the price of a futures contract for West     Texas Intermediate crude — the benchmark for U.S.

Fraudsters and scam artists are always looking for new ways to prey on  consumers.  Now they are using the same  tactics to take advantage of consumers' heightened financial and health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.  Federal, state,  and local law enforcement have begun issuing warnings on the surge of coronavirus scams and how consumers can protect themsel

During the last week of February 2020, the S&P 500 lost 11.49% — the worst week for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis — only to jump by 4.6% on the first Monday in March.1 By all accounts, the drop was largely driven by ever-increasing fears about the potential effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its ultimate impact on the global economy.

Self-employment is the opportunity to be your own boss, to come and go as you please, and oh yes, to establish a lifelong bond with your accountant. If you're self-employed, you'll need to pay your own FICA taxes and take charge of your own retirement plan, among other things. Here are some planning tips.

Each year, the College Board releases its annual Trends in College Pricing report that highlights current college costs and trends. While costs can vary significantly depending on the region and college, the College Board publishes average cost figures, which are based on a survey of nearly 4,000 colleges across the country.

First, consider putting the money into a safe, liquid account such as a savings or money market account until you have time to take stock of your situation. Don't spend or invest your windfall until you have a chance to:

See a tax professional and analyze the tax consequences--you may need a big portion of what you have received to pay taxes

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