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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Your tax refund could be smaller than expected this season. Here's why

Tax refunds are higher on average compared to last year, but the change has been smaller than some early projections. Here's what to expect.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of 'illegal and reckless war'

The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has 'dragged the United States into an illegal and reckless war.'

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

David Zaslav’s WBD-Paramount deal payout highlights new 'golden parachutes' for CEOs

WBD CEO David Zaslav could see a payout of more than $800 million after the Paramount Skydance merger.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 6 min

What could happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn’t act? It depends, experts say

Social Security's trust funds are due to run out, which would prompt benefit reductions. Yet those cuts do not have to affect all beneficiaries, experts say.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 4 min

Tim Cook’s China visit reinforces country’s importance to Apple as global frictions rise

Tim Cook visited China for Apple's 50th anniversary as the company enjoys a surge in iPhone sales while navigating rising geopolitical tensions.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 6 min

Inside Wealth: 'Marriage penalty' in Washington state's new millionaire tax stirs debate

Washington state's first-ever income tax would impose a 9.9% tax on income of more than $1 million a year.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 2 min

Treasury yields climb as fear grows that Fed rate cuts are off the table

U.S. Treasury yields jumped on Friday as investors anticipated inflationary pressures resulting from the Middle East war.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 1 min

New rises in UK mortgage rates ‘very likely’ amid inflation fears

Lenders rapidly reprice fixed-rate deals, with yet more rises expected

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Mar 20, 2026 • 1 min

Why is the Iran crisis pummelling the gilts market?

An inflationary energy shock has drained optimism over UK rate cuts and hammered popular hedge fund trades

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Nexstar, Tegna merger closes after winning regulatory approval

Nexstar has closed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna after winning approval from the Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 5 min

Trump admin tasks Treasury Dept. with student loan collection. What borrowers need to know

Trump officials plan to task the Treasury Department with collecting on defaulted student loans and eventually "operational support" on current loans.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Trump admin unveils national AI policy framework to limit state power

AI industry leaders have opposed state-level regulatory efforts, arguing that a "patchwork" of laws would hobble innovation and give China a competitive edge.

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