Jan 2, 2024

Expect drug price hikes this month

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Drugmakers plan to raise prices on more than 500 drugs in January. We explore what this means for consumers.

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Millions of Americans get a pay bump this week

by Nova Safo

More than 20 states are raising minimum wage rates, while the federal minimum wage stagnates. And companies are budgeting for more wage increases in the year ahead. We provide an overview of the impacts.

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The IRS is trying a free online tax-filing system that cuts out vendors

by Stephanie Hughes

Jan 2, 2024

The Treasury Department found that that third-party vendors were directing users to paid products.

Advocates protest tax preparation companies that direct users to paid products instead of free tax-filing services. Now, 12 states will test the IRS' own free filing service.

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