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NY ranked 'Least Free State,' with high taxes, debt, regulation: study

New York State again has the dubious distinction of being labeled "the least free state" in America, a report issued by the libertarian-leaning group claims.

Here’s how much is needed to afford the typical US home in 2023

Mortgage rates remain close to 8%.

AOC, socialists target NY's top 5% with tax hikes — households making more than $250K would be hit: analysis

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her lefty Democratic Socialist comrades aren’t just targeting the 1 percenters anymore.

Biden is boosting 'equality' in the US — by making everyone poorer

Joe Biden's policies are ruining the economic lives of people across America.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's net worth: A full breakdown amid their divorce

The "Game of Thrones" star and Jonas Brothers frontman have very different net worths and their prenup will divide their finances accordingly.

Top UK restaurant blasted for 15% 'tipping' charge: ‘Don't fall for this USA s- -t’

Here’s a tip — dump these ridiculous “service charges.”

US incomes fall for third straight year under Biden admin as more people ‘cut back’ and work multiple jobs: Census Bureau

Median household income in the US has dropped consistently year over year since 2019 as President Biden's Bidenomics fails to ease the financial burden on American workers.

Beverly Hills Gen Zers 'clueless' to what average US salary is in 'horrifying' video: 'Like half a million'

Popular TikTok creator Jessica Palmadessa posted a video of her asking teenagers in Beverly Hills how much they think the average American makes in a year.

Prince William's multi-million dollar salary revealed

The Prince of Wales inherited the Duchy of Cornwall after after his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II died and his father, King Charles III, took over the throne.

Kevin Costner's estranged wife details extravagant spending: $830k in gifts, $160k beach club fees

Christine Baumgartner detailed in a new court filing just how much the "Yellowstone" star made and spent last year in an effort to protest how much she will receive in...

New York's income sinks nearly $16B compared to pre-COVID as residents flee at alarming rate

New York lost a whopping $24.5 billion in state adjusted gross income in 2021.

How Americans have taken a pay cut every month since Biden took office

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy noted the average American family has lost the equivalent of more than $7,000 in annual income.

Hochul releases tax return showing she, hubby earned $1M last year

The lion's share of the Hochuls' wealth comes from the $650,375 that hubby Bill Hochul, a former US attorney, received from his job at the international concessionaire Delaware North.  

Haven't filed taxes yet? Don't panic. Here's what to know

“Take a breath. Take some time, set out an hour, or go through it over the weekend. You’ll hopefully see that it’s a lot simpler than you think.”

Why your IRS tax refund may be smaller this year

The average refund check handed out to the 72 million Americans who filed their 2022 income tax returns as of March 17 was down 11%.

Stewart-Cousins says Hochul 'pretty clear' on tax hikes this year

The state Senate majority leader is downplaying the possibility of raising taxes on the wealthy this year amid opposition from Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Incredible shrinking NY: New proof progressives drive away residents, including millionaires who pay for their goodies

Unless New York's progressives finally recognize reality and roll back their punitive policies, the state will continue to shrink — and with it, its economy, tax base and very future.

Financial instability is widespread, survey finds

Was 2022 the year of the financial backslide? A new survey suggests a widespread failure of financial stability.

Even as the wealthy flee NY, progressives push to punish them more

A new city analysis shows that a huge chunk of high-income earners fled in 2020. Yet progressives refuse to hear the alarm bell: They’re pushing to “tax the rich” yet...

Poor, less white US neighborhoods get worst internet deals

The neighborhoods that offered the worst deals had lower median incomes in nine out of 10 cities in the analysis. In two-thirds of the cities where The Markup had enough...