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Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Government
No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare
A law passed by Democrats saved Medicare money; it didn’t slash its budget, as some politicians have claimed.
Social Security
No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott claimed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act slashed nearly $300 billion in Medicare spending. That’s false.
Business
In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Money
No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Social Security
Yes, Social Security payments are taxable
You may have to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits depending on your income. Here’s what you should know.
Taxes
No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year
Parents should expect a smaller refund in 2023 due to the child tax credit amount going down. Here’s what to know about income limits and other requirements.
Taxes
Yes, you can file your taxes for free
There are several options you can use to file your federal taxes, and sometimes your state taxes, for free.
Taxes
No, families can’t receive the increased child tax credit in 2023
The expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan is no longer in effect. Here’s what that means for families’ tax returns in 2023.
Economy
What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Government
No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare
A law passed by Democrats saved Medicare money; it didn’t slash its budget, as some politicians have claimed.
Social Security
No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott claimed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act slashed nearly $300 billion in Medicare spending. That’s false.
Business
In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Money
No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Social Security
Yes, Social Security payments are taxable
You may have to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits depending on your income. Here’s what you should know.
Taxes
No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year
Parents should expect a smaller refund in 2023 due to the child tax credit amount going down. Here’s what to know about income limits and other requirements.
Taxes
Yes, you can file your taxes for free
There are several options you can use to file your federal taxes, and sometimes your state taxes, for free.
Taxes
No, families can’t receive the increased child tax credit in 2023
The expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan is no longer in effect. Here’s what that means for families’ tax returns in 2023.
Economy
What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
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