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Last Call for Taxpayers to Get Refunds for 2022

There are more than 1.3 million people who have not claimed 2022 tax refunds worth an estimated $1.2 billion (tinyurl.com/mpcpdeyx), according to the IRS. The deadline for filing for a 2022 refund is April 15.
Some of these refunds are actually tax credits. As explained by a 2022 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago publication, ... (full story)

Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG (AP) — A humanoid robot about the size of a primary school student had something to share in Hong Kong — it sang songs and spoke to people in Mandarin and English, answering whatever questions they posed and delighting the audience around it.
More than 100 robots were showcased at two exhibitions starting A ... (full story)

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

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The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV. Each one offers a practical size, a classy cabin, and a relatively affordable way to get an SUV with a luxury badge. Notably, the Q5 and the X3 also received full redesigns last year. The BMW X3 adopted a radically different desi ... (full story)

How to use money market funds in your portfolio

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Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in short-term debt instruments with high credit quality, including US Treasury bills and short-term unsecured corporate-backed notes (aka commercial paper). Money market funds aim to sustain a net asset value of $1.00 per share while offering higher yields than bank savings accounts.(full story)

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
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DETROIT (AP) — After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market, the young married couple isn't sure what they can afford.
“I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive, and it’s ... (full story)