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1 week ago | 
money.usnews.com | Tim Smart |Elizabeth Whitehead
For 70 years, April 15 has been the day of reckoning for most Americans who must file their returns with the Internal Revenue Service. Retirees often are told that they can expect to face lower taxes once they quit working. Like many accepted “truths,” reality is not quite so cut-and-dried. In fact, IRS data (table 1.5) show that older Americans are among the highest earners and therefore their tax burden may not necessarily be lower than their younger counterparts.
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2 weeks ago | 
money.usnews.com | Tim Smart |Elizabeth Whitehead
There has been plenty of concerning news lately about Social Security, including reports of service disruptions and efforts to sharply reduce staff, especially at field offices, where many of the nearly 69 million recipients get their questions answered about the program. My colleagues at U.S. News have some reporting here and here that may help separate the signal from the noise.
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4 weeks ago | 
money.usnews.com | Tim Smart |Elizabeth Whitehead
Like many, I make use of a Medicare Advantage plan that provides additional benefits beyond the basic Medicare coverage. These plans typically offer dental and vision coverage, over-the-counter products, and other benefits. (You can use a U.S. News tool here to help identify the right plan for you.)My favorite “extra” is a gym benefit that I use two or three times a week.
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1 month ago | 
thenewdaily.com.au | Elizabeth Whitehead
With its rich culture, incredible food and beautiful scenery, Japan is an ever-popular holiday destination for Australians. Last year saw a record number of visitors to the country (over 35 million) bolstered by the weakening yen. As a result, parts of the country have been grappling with overtourism. Measures like daily visitor caps have been introduced, with the number of climbers on Mount Fuji limited to 4000 a day.
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1 month ago | 
thenewdaily.com.au | Elizabeth Whitehead
The editors at Condé Nast have come together to identify the 25 hottest places around the globe to visit this year. And Australia appears to be a standout – mentioned on the travel magazine’s Best Places to Go in 2025 list not once, not twice, but three times – the most of any country. That’s not a bad innings. Here are the three Australian places Condé Nast deems bucket-list worthy in 2025, and why we think they’re onto something.
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2 months ago | 
thenewdaily.com.au | Elizabeth Whitehead
In the Antipodes, coffee is more than just a beverage – it’s a ritual. Australian coffee culture is so strong and our standards so high that Starbucks incurred massive losses when it tried to open up shop Down Under – a point of national pride for many Aussie coffee drinkers. So, when it comes to the best coffee locales in the country, there are plenty of contenders vying for the top spot.
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2 months ago | 
thenewdaily.com.au | Elizabeth Whitehead
The great Aussie road trip is a classic. With the cost of living steeply escalating, thrifty travellers are swapping far-flung vacations for the wide-open road. Here’s where they’re headed. When it comes to road trips, Australia is truly blessed. There are seemingly endless roads that wind through breathtaking landscapes, from the expansive coast to the iconic red outback.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
thenewdaily.com.au | Elizabeth Whitehead
Norwegian landscapes form the backdrop of many famous myths, legends, and fairy tales – and it’s not hard to see why. With a coast cut-through with jagged fjords, a terrain scooped with dramatic valleys, and a countryside blanketed in thick forests, the scenery is nothing short of enchanting. But Norway’s nature has yet another layer of magic to it. For centuries, trolls have been an integral part of Norwegian folklore, and the mythology is still proudly embraced today.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
thenewdaily.com.au | Elizabeth Whitehead
A metropolis of world-class hospitality, Sydney seamlessly blends city living with some of the most beautiful waterways and coastlines in the world. Whether dining al fresco, connecting the beaches via coastal trails or lingering by a harbour pool, summer in Sydney means getting outside and enjoying what the city has to offer.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Elizabeth Whitehead |Steven Ross Johnson
Heading into the 2024 election, school shootings and gun violence are among the leading issues motivating young voters and women. Yet getting bipartisan support – at all levels of government – for further legislative measures to make schools and communities safer remains an ongoing challenge. Shannon Watts founded Moms Demand Action, the nation’s largest grassroots group to combat gun violence, after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting tragedy.
