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Not as many Americans eligible for third stimulus check: Here’s what you need to know

Here's an early warning: If you don't get a stimulus check this time around, it could be because you're never going to get one.

Great places to work are also great investments

Job perks that are good for workers — think competitive wages and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, ample family and sick leave and a workplace culture committed to diversity and equal pay — also tend to boost a company’s bottom line.

Best place to raise a family in every state

Stacker looked to Niche's 2021 Best Places to Raise a Family , which evaluates dozens of important components to help families of all stages take a data-driven approach to finding the best communities within their state. For more galleries visit Stacker .

March 09, 2021

Texas utility officials won’t reverse $16 billion in electricity overcharges

About $16 billion in overcharges for wholesale electricity racked up because of a pricing error during the massive failure of the state’s power grid last month won’t be reversed, after Texas utility regulators rejected a recommendation that they make the change.

Family-friendly tax filing tips for 2020

Here are some strategies and reminders to help parents avoid being tripped up, and some ways to trim the tax bill now and in future years.

Census data paints bleak picture of how COVID-19 affected working moms

As we approach the one-year mark of most of the country shifting work habits due to the coronavirus pandemic, mothers with school-age children are bearing the brunt of the effects of lockdowns, school closures and pandemic-related uncertainty, according to a survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau on March 3, 2021. Here are some stats to put it in perspective.

Silicon Valley startups didn’t move to Texas en masse in 2020, but investment dollars did

“During the past 12 months, COVID required the VC community to think, act, and work differently,” Telstra Ventures general partner Mark Sherman said in a statement. “An emerging sentiment took hold that you don’t need to be in the Bay Area to build the next unicorn or decacorn.”

With a little thought, employers can do help prevent women leaving the workforce

Reversing this troubling trend and continuing to build women’s contribution to the workforce must begin with organizations redoubling their efforts to diversify their own workforces. One key strategy employers can use to do so is expand access to flexible work.

Should stimulus checks be reported on tax returns?

That said, even though the deposit was made in 2021, you will need to factor in the amount you received to calculate your Recovery Rebate Credit, which is a special credit that only applies to the 2020 tax year.

Tax season is here — and COVID stimulus programs can complicate your filings. Here’s some help

Trying to understand who is eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit — the economic stimulus payment — on the 2020 tax return is one of the biggest sources of confusion so far this year, said Rhonda Collins, director of tax content and government relations at the National Association of Tax Professionals.

Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy

More than one-third of U.S. nonprofits are in jeopardy of closing within two years because of the financial harm inflicted by the viral pandemic, according to a study being released Wednesday by the philanthropy research group Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

4 types of insurance retirees don’t need

Here is insurance you may not need if you’re near or in retirement.

February 25, 2021

Pandemic ruined your motivation? Here are 3 scientifically proven ways to get it back

The COVID-19 pandemic has sapped the willpower and drive of people across the nation, something psychologists say is a perfectly normal reaction. Fortunately, there are researched-backed ways to jump-start your motivation and get back on track again.

February 25, 2021

3 misconceptions about remote work and how to manage them

Here’s a look at some work-from-home myths and what you should do to correct them:

February 25, 2021

Are stimulus checks taxable? 5 things to keep in mind when filling out your 2020 income taxes

Tax filing season for calendar year 2020 opened February 12, a few weeks later than usual. Unlike last year, when the deadline to file and pay any tax owed was extended to July, this year, we revert to good ol’ April 15, so it’s time to get organized.

February 25, 2021

Where middle class taxes are highest and lowest

If you’re contemplating moving your family across state lines, consider how state and local taxes will affect your bottom line. Moving from a low-tax to a high-tax state could cost you thousands of dollars a year.

February 19, 2021

How to do your best work when you have a difficult boss

No matter what kind of boss you have, you can succeed and grow your career.

February 17, 2021

The Savings Game: Tax changes and extensions for your 2020 return

The Internal Revenue tax season began February 12, meaning individual tax returns begin being accepted and processing begins. Here are some key figures to be aware of.

February 17, 2021

Jill On Money: Is irrational exuberance back?

Given the recent volatile action of GameStop stock, I wonder: Is irrational exuberance back?

February 17, 2021

How communication tools can fuel burnout—and what to do about it

All of this interaction is starting to get to us.

February 17, 2021

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