The Latest Breaking News from Uncle Sam

Stresses of tax season can be exacerbated by marriage conflict

Jodi Amos still shakes her head recalling the person who tried to cash a six-figure tax refund check without her ex-husband knowing.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Uncle Sam could replace Satoshi as the king of digital currency—if U.S. regulators get stablecoins right

People around the world already embrace the dollar. If the U.S. is smart, it will embrace stablecoins to make the dollar even more appealing.

Fortune · Feb 26, 2023

VIEWPOINT 2: Is bipartisanship good? That depends

Bipartisanship is the solution to some problems, but it also helped create them. On the one hand, if you are a classical liberal with a strong preference for fiscal responsibility, bipartisanship generally gets you nowhere. Big Capitol Hill deals mean big spending. On the other hand, the only path to…

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

Why I Love Roth IRAs and Roth Conversions

Roth IRAs truly are a gift from the government, and now is a great time to take Uncle Sam up on them. Here’s why.

Kiplinger · Apr 17, 2022

U.S. ambassador urges Mexico to side with Ukraine in Russia conflict

The U.S. ambassador to Mexico on Thursday urged Mexican lawmakers to join the United States in supporting Kyiv against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a day after his Russian counterpart encouraged Mexico to defy "Uncle Sam."

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

In tax season, green isn’t the only color that matters

Yes, Uncle Sam wants everyone’s money. But in a ground-breaking book, an Emory University professor lays out how tax policies are an invisible mechanism for inequity.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2022

11 Things Every Home Seller Should Do

As a home seller, your goal is to sell your property quickly for the most money possible.

Kiplinger · Jun 12, 2020

Eight Things No One Tells You About Retirement

As you advance toward retirement, it's a good idea to start sharpening the focus of your retirement vision.

Kiplinger · Jul 22, 2016