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US Financial News: Social Security, SNAP, and Inflation Updates.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by AS USA

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The US Department of Justice has compensated victims of a Walmart gift card scam with nearly $4 million. The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has approved a 3% rent hike for rent-stabilized apartments. Mortgage rates have slightly dropped, but middle-income homebuyers still face housing shortages. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has seen an increase in participants since the pandemic. Many Americans are not prepared for retirement expenses. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated that interest rates are likely to continue increasing this year.

NYC Rent Board Considers 16% Increase for Rent-Stabilized Apartments.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post

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The NYC Rent Board may allow landlords to increase rents by nearly 16% for regulated apartments over the coming year due to the dramatic spurt of inflation last year. The board is not bound by the recommended numbers in the staff reports and could adopt higher or lower rent hikes. Progressive activists and City Council lawmakers are pressuring Mayor Eric Adams and his appointees to the board to discard the findings and opt for a lower package of rent hikes.