IRS Makes Direct File a Permanent Option to File Federal Tax Returns | Internal Revenue Service

During the last filing season, the Internal Revenue Service tested out a new system that allowed taxpayers in a dozen states to file directly with the IRS rather than using third-party tax preparers or software. The IRS says it plans to expand the system nationally and cover additional tax situations next year.

Texas is Coming for Wall Street With a New BlackRock-Backed Stock Exchange | CNN Business

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq may get all the attention, but they’re not the only stock exchanges in the United States, and there could soon be one more. A group backed by some large investors is planning to open a new national exchange in Dallas, Texas. The group is aiming to have the new stock exchange up and running in 2026.

Most Older Adults Don’t Know About Resources That Can Help Them Navigate Aging & Caregiving | National Poll on Healthy Aging

A recent poll of Americans over the age of 50 found many people aren’t aware of and don’t use services and programs aimed at helping aging adults. The National Poll on Healthy Aging found fewer than 10% of people had used or knew a lot about programs such as Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), which offer support at the local level.

Four Things You Need to Know About Your Aging Parents | Kiplinger

As members of Generation X and Millennials get older, they’re increasingly finding themselves stepping into the roles of caregivers for aging parents. Those parents haven’t always taken the necessary steps for succession planning or communicated their needs and wants to their children, so it’s important to ask the right questions. Here are some tips for getting started.

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