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How Trump's big bill makes it easier for all Americans to claim the tax break for charitable donations - not just rich people
Around 10% of people itemize their deductions now, and they are typically wealthier. The other 90% take the standard deduction, which expanded in the 2017 Trump tax cuts and will get bigger under the ...
How the passage of Trump's megabill could benefit you at tax time
A long-term investor in Apple (AAPL) might be perfectly thrilled at the stock's performance. It has returned 663% over the past 10 years, compared with a return of 261% for the S&P 500 SPX. And ...
Trump rounds out key tariff threats with letters to EU and Mexico
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and on Mexico, cementing a new high level of levies with key trading partners ahead of an Aug. 1 implementation.
I put my $500K inheritance into a joint account with my husband. Can I leave half of it to my son from a previous marriage?
By Quentin Fottrell 'If I predecease my husband, my will states that my son will receive half of this account' Dear Quentin, My husband and I have a joint investment account with ...