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The Vanishing IRS: How Millionaires Win as Tax Enforcement Crumbles

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 As the IRS faces dramatic staffing cuts, wealthy tax cheats are finding it easier than ever to skip paying their fair share. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The IRS, historically vital in enforcing compliance and funding government functions, is facing a critical staffing shortage that’s threatening its core operations and degrading enforcement capabilities.

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Suze Orman Talks Market Meltdown: 8 Responses to Bearish Signals

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 Markets are shaky, emotions are high, and financial expert Suze Orman is cutting through the noise with practical steps to protect your money and stay grounded when volatility strikes. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Personal finance icon Suze Orman has a message for everyone stressing out about the market. “I want you to breathe,” Orman wrote. Even with an economic downturn, “markets will eventually recover. But not all at once.

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Here’s How Many Workers Take on Extra Duties — and Say It Leads to Burnout

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 It’s not in their job description, but workers are doing these tasks anyways. 

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Taking on extra work might earn brownie points with the boss or even boost a career, but it’s not always a win-win. LiveCareer’s Hidden Costs and Rewards of Extra Work Report uncovers what’s really happening behind the scenes when employees say “yes” to more work. With 77% of employees taking on tasks outside their job descriptions weekly and 93% reporting burnout, it’s clear the extra load isn’…

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10 Garage-to-Greatness Stories That Prove You Don’t Need a Big Budget to Win

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 These iconic brands started with almost nothing and built lasting success. Their stories offer practical lessons you can use to grow your own financial future, one step at a time. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Think the secret to success is a huge budget? Think again. Some of the most iconic companies in the world started with nothing more than a garage, an idea, and determination. But these garage-to-greatness stories…

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The Future of Free Income Tax Filing Is at Risk

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 The IRS Direct File program, offering free tax filing to millions of Americans, faces an uncertain future as budget cuts and political opposition threaten its existence. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The future of free tax filing through the IRS Direct File program hangs in the balance as potential budget cuts threaten its existence. After expanding to serve over 30 million taxpayers across 25 states in the 2025…

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2 States That Are Especially Vulnerable to Trade Wars — and 12 Others at High Risk

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 Discover the states where the heat generated by trade wars is sizzling. 

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Trade wars appear to be breaking out everywhere, and people throughout the United States are likely to feel the impact. However, some states are vulnerable to being hit especially hard. Although tariffs are set at a national level, they can impact some places more than others. For example, some states have economies that are tied to exports of items such as cars, oil and gas…

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