Surprise! Here's why you may be getting a $1,600 refund.
Some New Yorkers should check their bank accounts or mailboxes. Last week the IRS started issuing a $1.5 million tax refund.
Paper checks started being mailed out on Friday and money was sent to bank accounts via direct deposit on Wednesday.
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The tax refunds are going to people who overpaid federal taxes from unemployment benefits in 2020, CNBC reports. The refunds are part of the American Rescue Plan.
The average refund is $1,686. The IRS has issued nearly $10 billion worth of refunds since May, but experts believe this will be the last refund.
Below are some great tips on how you can start saving money today.
LOOK: Here are 25 ways you could start saving money today
These money-saving tips—from finding discounts to simple changes to your daily habits—can come in handy whether you have a specific savings goal, want to stash away cash for retirement, or just want to pinch pennies. It’s never too late to be more financially savvy. Read on to learn more about how you can start saving now. [
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Just saying the names of these towns immediately conjures up images of grand mansions, luxury cars, and ritzy restaurants. Read on to see which town in your home state took the title of the richest location and which place had the highest median income in the country. Who knows—your hometown might even be on this list.
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Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in New York using data from
Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from
realtor.com.
On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.
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