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Tax Guy: When can I deduct business meal and entertainment expenses under current tax rules?

The federal income tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses has been a moving target. If you’re confused about what rules currently apply, I don’t blame you. This column aims to eliminate confusion. That’s an optimistic goal, but here goes. A 2020 COVID-19 relief bill made taxpayer-friendly changes A …

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The Importance of Foundation Repair Under Your Home

The structural strength of your home depends on its foundation. However, not all homeowners really think much about it—oftentimes, the foundation is the most unnoticed and unappreciated part of the house. But when your home’s foundation is not well grounded and firm enough, your house is at a higher risk …

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: Under President Biden, expect more aggressive oversight of the student-loan industry

The Trump-appointed director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Kathy Kraninger said Wednesday that she is resigning at the request of U.S. President Joe Biden. “As requested by the Biden administration, today I resigned as Director of the CFPB,” she said. “I am proud of all that we accomplished on …

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The perfect under the sink organization solution!

You know how great it is to find a solution for an organization issue that’s bugged you for years? That’s how I feel about this under cabinet organization fix I recently found. I just can’t believe it took me this long to find it! We had to make quick design …

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: Gig workers are eligible for extra unemployment under new stimulus deal — but they must clear one big hurdle first

In an effort to combat fraudulent unemployment insurance claims, which have been rampant in some states during the pandemic, gig workers and self-employed workers will be required to provide documentation of their earnings to get unemployment benefits under the new stimulus package.  Gig workers and self-employed people aren’t traditionally eligible …

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The Wall Street Journal: Village Voice newspaper to be resurrected under ownership of Southern California investment group

The Village Voice will be heard again. The iconic New York alternative weekly, which closed in 2018 after more than half a century of chronicling the city’s cultural life, will return early next year with a new owner. From the archives (August 2018): Famed New York alternative weekly Village Voice heads toward …

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Sustainable Investing: ESG investing now accounts for one-third of total U.S. assets under management

Getty Images Money managers who use environmental, social and governance factors in their investment analysis say climate change continues to be their top concern and the leading criteria as they put money to work. The amount of professional money managed using all three ESG criteria rose sharply, according to a …

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Under the stairs with Harry Potter

Even though there are only a few days left into the spooky season, it isn’t too late to have a little fun with this under the stairs Harry Potter look. I purchased these Harry Potter floating candles from Pottery Barn. I looked for the perfect little place to put them… …

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The Margin: Kids under age 5 may carry a much higher coronavirus viral load than older children and adults: study

A small study is raising questions about whether young children could be coronavirus super spreaders, even as the country deliberates how to reopen schools in the coming weeks. One of the few silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic so far has been that the novel coronavirus that has infected more …

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