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Corporate America Got $100 Billion in Tariff Refunds — What About You?

August 22, 2026August 5, 2026 by moneyinstructor
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Companies have collected about $100 billion in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling struck down key tariffs. Here’s why the “importer of record” rule means most shoppers won’t see a check, and how to avoid refund scams.

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Amazon Got $600 Million Back — Will You Get a Refund?

August 22, 2026August 3, 2026 by moneyinstructor
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Amazon told investors it received about $600 million in tariff refunds. Here’s why the phrase “importer of record” decides who actually gets money back, who might see an automatic refund, and how to check your account safely.

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US Economy Slowing – Should You Worry?

August 22, 2026July 30, 2026 by moneyinstructor
US economy losing speed — GDP growth chart falling from 2.1% to 1.5% beside a worried household reviewing their budget

US GDP growth slowed to 1.5% in the second quarter, down from 2.1%. Here’s what’s really behind the numbers, what the Fed just decided, and what it means for your budget, debt, and savings.

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Trump’s Drug Tariffs Could Raise Prices and Risk Shortages

August 22, 2026July 23, 2026 by moneyinstructor
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President Trump has proposed steep tariffs on imported generic drugs, the medicines that fill about 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Here’s the proposed timeline, what it could mean for your prescription costs, and why shortages may be the bigger risk.

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Major Bills Face an August Deadline, Could Government Services Be Affected?

August 22, 2026July 21, 2026 by moneyinstructor
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Congress is racing to finish government funding, election rules, defense policy, a congressional stock trading ban, permanent daylight saving time, and insulin cost caps before its August recess. Here’s what has passed and what is still just a proposal.

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Housing Bill Now Law: Who Really Benefits? The Winners, Losers & What’s Next

August 22, 2026July 15, 2026 by moneyinstructor
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is officially law, even though President Trump never signed it. Here is who could actually benefit, from first-time buyers and renters to homeowners and rural communities, and why lower prices will not happen overnight.

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Egg Prices Were Manipulated, DOJ Says

August 22, 2026July 3, 2026 by moneyinstructor
Egg Prices Rigged? DOJ egg price manipulation case and your grocery bill

The Justice Department and 17 states accuse three major egg producers of coordinating to influence a key pricing benchmark. Here is what the case alleges, what the proposed settlement includes, and what it means for your grocery bill.

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Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing, What Happens Next?

August 22, 2026June 25, 2026 by moneyinstructor
Trump cancels housing bill signing ceremony

President Trump canceled the signing ceremony for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, demanding Congress pass the SAVE America Act first. Here is what happened, why the bill is delayed but not dead, and what it means for renters, buyers, and housing costs.

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Senate Passes Housing Bill to Lower Costs, What It Means for You

August 22, 2026June 23, 2026 by moneyinstructor
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The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 85 to 5. Here is what the bill would do for renters, buyers, and homeowners, and why prices will not drop overnight.

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Fed Rate Warning: What This Means for Credit Cards, Mortgages and Savings

August 22, 2026June 17, 2026 by moneyinstructor
Fed rate warning, what the Federal Reserve decision means for your wallet in 2026

The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75%, and some officials now think rates may go higher. Here is what that means for your credit cards, mortgage, savings, and auto loans.

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