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Tax Refunds Are Big This Year, IRS Data Show. Here’s How Big.

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The number of tax returns the IRS has received so far this tax season is down from last year, but refunds are up double digits, IRS data show. The average refund through Feb. 6 was $2,290, up nearly 11% from $2,065 at the same time in 2025 while total returns received fell 5.2%. The IRS noted refund numbers should rise further, too, as refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the…

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Checking in a Second Bag Could Now Cost You More on American Airlines

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It pays to plan ahead on American Airlines – and you may pay extra if you don’t. Customers who prepay for checked luggage can now get a $5 discount on their first and second bags for domestic U.S. and select international flights. Prepayment is available up until 2 hours before departure. However, if you wait to pay in person at the airport, a second checked bag will now cost you more on those…

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Social Security Fairness Act: Unfair Taxes and the Bill That Aims to Fix It

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The Social Security Fairness Act signed at the beginning of 2025 is now unfair, at least when it comes to taxes, according to some representatives in Congress. The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced Social Security benefits for about 3.2 million public-sector retirees who also receive pension…

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15 Places With the Highest-Paying Jobs for Electricians Across America

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Electricians are becoming increasingly important to the U.S. economy as electricity demand accelerates and the country expands its energy infrastructure. Electricians can enter the field without four-year degrees and can instead opt for a less expensive trade school education or an apprenticeship that allows them to earn while they hone their skills. Demand for electricians’ services is already…

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