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Dear Tax Guy: My mom spent $90K buying bitcoin, gifts and computers due to an online romance scam. Will the tax code provide any damage control?
‘Does this somehow fall under gift-tax laws?’ Read More
A Seattle woman can’t build affordable housing on her property without first paying the city $77,000. Now she’s suing.
Anita Adams, 49, filed a lawsuit against the city this week over a local rule that was actually designed to create and fund affordable housing. Read More
‘Good news for the housing market’: Mortgage rates edge downwards, providing relief to potential buyers
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.31%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday. Read More
Free COVID tests: How to order more rapid at-home tests from the government
Americans can order four more COVID-19 test kits via USPS right now, the White House says, which will ship for free the week before Christmas. Read More
Sam Bankman-Fried scrubbed from Giving Pledge list of billionaire philanthropists
Bankman-Fried rose to fame while saying he planned to give away his money to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Read More
12 bottles of booze — from bourbon to bubbly — perfect for every type of drinker on your holiday gift list
From a Scotch created with ‘Parks & Rec’ actor Nick Offerman to a $3,500 Irish whiskey, these sips could make worthy gifts for those who enjoy alcohol Read More
Rebalancing your stocks and bonds too much could cost you more than it’s worth
Most people won’t benefit from frequently rejiggering their investments and should focus on starting fresh in the new year. Read More
Wishing for an electric car with a stick shift? Lexus is working on it.
If there’s one thing electric cars don’t have, it’s the pleasure you get from using all four limbs to drive. Lexus wants to change that. Read More
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