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The SSA is rolling back benefit overpayment rules. Here's what that means for you if you get more money than you should have.
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But despite the flat numbers you may have seen in the news (i.e., a now 54 percent tariff on all imports from China, a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports, and the looming possibility of a 25 percent tariff on semiconductor imports), price increases may not end up so exact. Their full effect isn't known yet either, like possible lower availability of products, which could further affect costs. I cover these details in PCWorld's FAQ on the tech tariffs, as well as in a quicker rundown if you only have time for the highlights.
Even knowing that seeing what a 54 percent bump looks like in real numbers makes it feel more real—so I sat down and made some tables to illustrate. (Honestly, doing this exercise was as much for me as for you all.) The results drive home a point mentioned to me more than once during my research: Tariffs are a regressive form of taxes, meaning the less money you make, the harder you're hit. At the same time, how pinched you feel will vary depending on the purchase's importance.
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No, the Federal Trade Commission doesn't want to help you invest in cryptocurrency.
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 Amazon is reportedly buying 49% of More, a leading Indian grocery chain.
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