Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate Got a $112 Million Tax Refund

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  ‘Donald of Dubai’: real estate mogul rubbing shoulders with Trump

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• More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time

  If your student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications.
  
  CNBC - 3d

• Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes — and what’s new this year with refunds, tax laws and free tax prep

  Income-tax refunds averaged more than $3,100 last year. How much will they be this year?
  
  MarketWatch - 4d

• Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says

  Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
  
  CBS News - 6d

• U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses

  The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 7

• Op-ed: Here’s why estate planning is a gift for your family

  Estate planning isn't about focusing on your demise, one advisor says; it's about taking control and making decisions that ensure your loved ones are cared for.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 7

• The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

  These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.
  
  MarketWatch - Jan. 4

• Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025

  Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 3
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  Federal Agents Search Home of Former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey

  Jeffrey Maddrey, who had been chief of department, resigned on Dec. 20 after a lieutenant accused him of coercing her into sex.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 2
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  Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

  From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 2

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  Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office

  If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.
  
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  Who Will Succeed Jamie Dimon? Contenders Narrow After JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak as C.O.O.

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  Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?

  The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  FDA Moves Forward With Last-Minute Push to Cut Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes

  In the final days of the Biden administration, the F.D.A. is moving ahead with a proposal to require companies to produce a less addictive product for traditional smokers.
  
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  Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

  Billionaire business leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, plan to make prominent appearances at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.
  
  The New York Times - 57m

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