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travel2 years ago

The Transatlantic Shift: American Families Flock to Europe

American families are leaving the United States and starting new lives in Europe due to various reasons, including dissatisfaction with the US political climate. Families have purchased homes in Italian towns, opened restaurants in Umbria, and renovated abandoned farmhouses in Portugal. In other travel news, there are discounts and adventures available for younger travelers, a new visa waiver program will be implemented for travel to Europe, and Bhutan is halving its tourist fees to boost its economy. Additionally, unique culinary experiences in Vietnam and Tokyo are highlighted, along with the process of making "silk stocking" milk tea in Hong Kong.

politics2 years ago

GOP proposes tax plan to increase American families' income by $4,000.

House Republicans are introducing a tax package that includes tax breaks for small businesses and individuals, aiming to put an additional $4,000 in the pockets of American families. The Tax Cuts for Working Families Act provides a bonus guaranteed tax deduction of $4,000 to married couples filing jointly who make up to $400,000 per year. The Small Business Jobs Act aims to cut red tape for business owners and raise the $600 threshold to $5,000 for filing a 1099-MISC form. The plan also seeks to expand tax breaks for corporations investing in startups and extend key policies of the Trump administration’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

politics2 years ago

American families suffer as debt ceiling drama continues.

The political stalemate in Washington over raising the debt ceiling threatens to disrupt payments to millions of Americans who rely on government benefits each month. Seniors, veterans, and Americans living with disabilities could be the first to suffer if the federal government is unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1. Several people shared their growing financial fears as the political stalemate continues.