The IRS says it has sent stimulus checks for now, and Biden rejects the proposal to cancel student debt

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‘Finances’ Personal Finance: Debate on the Recovery of Black Americans on Capitol Hill

“Now, more than ever before, the facts and circumstances facing our country show the importance of HR 40,” said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, main sponsor of a bill that could create a commission to study compensation for black Americans.

I incurred debts to help my mother buy a house, car and pay household bills. I do not even have my own car. How do I get rid of this financial commitment?

‘She’s in her late 50’s and it was difficult for her to get a job. Currently, she earns money as a caregiver and does odd jobs to get by. ‘

My boyfriend, who is 9 years younger, says he will not move out of my house if I die in front of him. My adult children are not amused

“He has been doing extensive repairs and upgrades to the house for the past three years – he did all the work while I bought all the materials.”

Pray over $ 50,000 student debt cancellation: ‘I will not let this happen’

The president shot down a proposal by Democratic lawmakers during a CNN city hall.

Marijuana mystery? Fewer older workers file damages claims for countries in countries where cannabis is legalized

“Once marijuana becomes legal for recreational use among adults, many people use it for medicinal purposes,” researchers found.

This recent New York retreat, designed by Bill Gates’ architect, has just hit the $ 3.5 million mark.

A writer’s modern refuge in the woods received offers within a few days.

The IRS says that it’s done now to send stimulus checks – here’s how you can get your money if you qualify and are missed

The IRS issued more than $ 307 million in direct payments totaling $ 412 billion during the first and second rounds of stimulus checks.

Millions of unemployed Americans face another shock last year: a 2020 tax bill they can’t afford

A new bill seeks to block federal income taxes on the first $ 10,200 a person received in unemployment benefits last year.

The confidence of home builders improves, but high construction costs remain worrisome

Builders are seeing improved foot traffic from home buyers, which is offsetting their concerns about the rising cost of construction materials.

Michael B. Jordan gave his girlfriend Hermès stock for Valentine’s Day

The ‘Black Panther’ star gave Lori Harvey a gift that keeps giving.

Elsewhere on pre-congress MarketWatch, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev rejects allegations that app encourages reckless trading

Vlad Tenev, co-CEO of online broker Robinhood, will defend his company’s decision in late January to temporarily restrict trading in so-called meme shares, including GameStop Inc., and return against allegations that the features of the app encourages investors to sell shares regularly or invest in often risky options trading.

Inflation can make a sneaky return with devastating consequences

Those who believe that the official forecasts for continued low inflation could be a rude awakening, writes Axel A. Weber.

The power disaster in Texas is perhaps the strongest case for renewable energy

The accusation of renewable energy sources in Texas and elsewhere at a time when they need more, not less, of the country’s power system to modernize is short-sighted, energy analysts said.