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Author: By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY

Money

Despite stimulus help, fewer than 4 in 10 Americans could pay for an emergency $1,000 expense

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Despite stimulus help, fewer than 4 in 10 Americans could pay for an emergency $1,000 expense

Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans could handle a surprise $1,000 expense. That comes after the government pumped trillions in stimulus into the economy.

Money

Stuck inside during COVID-19, Americans put up more Christmas trees this year, lifting prices

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Stuck inside during COVID-19, Americans put up more Christmas trees this year, lifting prices

Americans head in droves to Christmas tree lots and cut-your-own farms as COVID forces many to cancel their usual holiday plans. Tree prices are up.

Money

Stockpiling 📈

October 12, 2020October 16, 2020By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Stockpiling 📈

Another round?

Money

Property tax due? How to cope if you’re strapped because of the coronavirus pandemic

April 15, 2020April 16, 2020By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Property tax due? How to cope if you’re strapped because of the coronavirus pandemic

Millions suffering from job losses or reduced income are struggling with April bills. On top of that, their property taxes are due.

Money

Taxes 2020: These two groups of taxpayers face the highest audit rates

January 31, 2020By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Taxes 2020: These two groups of taxpayers face the highest audit rates

An IRS audit over taxes is about half as likely as it was five years ago. Even so, two groups face higher rates than others.

Money

Need a tax break? Here are accounts that can ease tax burdens during big life transitions

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019By Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Need a tax break? Here are accounts that can ease tax burdens during big life transitions

Here are 5 key accounts that help lower tax burdens either now or during a life transition,financial experts say.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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