Sarah Skidmore Sell
The Associated Press
Portland, OR, United States
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How struggling households can get federal rental assistance
An estimated 8.8 million Americans are behind on their rent, according the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While relief efforts have staved off some of the housing crisis, rent is still → Read More
Pandemic rental assistance: Here’s how to get your share of $46 billion in federal aid
The federal government has approved two rounds of rental assistance, worth more than $46 billion total, that is slowly making its way to renters. If you are struggling, here is how to access this help. → Read More
How struggling households can get federal rental assistance
An estimated 8.8 million Americans are behind on their rent, according the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While relief efforts have staved off some of the housing crisis, rent is still going to come due. The federal government has approved two rounds of rental assistance, worth more than $46 billion total, that is slowly making its way to renters. Additionally, the federal eviction… → Read More
Poll: 38 million Americans worse off financially. ‘I am slowly getting back on my feet but am nowhere near where I was before COVID.’
Overall, 15% of Americans say they are financially worse off than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. The problem is more pronounced at lower income levels. → Read More
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service... → Read More
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service... → Read More
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says it's delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17. → Read More
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
The Internal Revenue Service is delaying the tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17, according to the House Ways and Means Committee. → Read More
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says it's delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17. The IRS... → Read More
Unemployment fraud: Be alert to the signs, and know what to do if it happens to you
More than $63 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid out improperly, through fraud or errors, since March 2020. Identity theft is a major concern. Here's how to protect yourself. → Read More
Stimulus check updates: Here’s when to expect payments, other benefits from COVID-19 relief package
Taxpayers can expect to start receiving $1,400 direct deposits within days. But unemployment benefits and tax breaks are also key parts of the COVID-19 relief legislation. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
When to expect payments, other benefits from relief package
As the latest federal pandemic relief package makes its way to President Joe Biden's desk, Americans may be wondering when the benefits will reach them. The $1. 9 trillion known as the "American Rescue Plan" is massive, both in size and scope. It includes direct payments to most Americans, aid to small businesses, financial help for schools and much more to help the country recover from the… → Read More
When to expect payments, other benefits from relief package
As the latest federal pandemic relief package makes its way to President Joe Biden's desk, Americans may be wondering when the benefits will reach them. The $1. 9 trillion known as the "American Rescue Plan" is massive, both in size and scope. It includes direct payments to most Americans, aid to small businesses, financial help for schools and much more to help the country recover from the… → Read More
Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes
If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits — or someone filed a fake claim in your name — there are things you need to be aware of. → Read More
Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes
If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits — or someone filed a fake claim in your name — there are things you need to be aware of. → Read More
Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes
If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits — or someone filed a fake claim in your name — there are things you need to be aware of. → Read More
Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes
If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits — or someone filed a fake claim in your name — there are things you need to be aware of. → Read More
Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes
If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits — or someone filed a fake claim in your name — there are things you need to be aware of. → Read More
Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes
If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits — or someone filed a fake claim in your name — there are things you need to be aware of. → Read More
Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes
Tax filing season will start a bit later this year and look a bit different too. That’s because the pandemic that defined 2020 has seeped into tax time too. If → Read More