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McConnell opens door to Democrats' stimulus demand
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Elections 2020: Stocks rise, tech shares rally as investors follow 2020 election results
Stocks opened higher Wednesday morning as investors took in the flow of results for the 2020 election, which has so far produced no clear signs of a victor for the White House.
business
Money wasn't everything this year, as well-funded Democrats fell short
Even as Joe Biden was edging toward a narrow victory, many progressives will be left to wonder why their massive outlays did not produce the resounding victories they had hoped for and expected.
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Election Day marks 2nd highest surge in virus cases
Election uncertainty weighs in favor of the health sector as the coronavirus pandemic's grip on the U.S. tightens.
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Here are the results of the 12 state ballot measures that could affect your personal finances
Seven states also feature state-level ballot measures that could affect your personal finances, careers, and housing.
personal finance
Nebraskans vote to rein in payday loans
Nebraskans overwhelmingly voted to pass a measure that sets limits on interest rates that payday lenders can charge in the state.
business
2020 elections: 5 states pass legal marijuana measures, potentially growing industry by $9 billion
The once widely controversial issue of marijuana legalization has been decidedly eclipsed by this year’s divisive presidential race, though voters in five states broadly adopted legalization measures Tuesday.
business
Prop 22 explained: California voters embrace legal exemptions for Uber and Lyft
California voters Tuesday embraced a first of its kind ballot measure that allows app-based transportation and delivery drivers to remain classified as independent contractors, despite state law AB5, passed in 2019 and went into effect in January, that says otherwise. Companies Uber and Lyft, as well as DoorDash, Uber’s Postmates and Instacart, all at the center of a $200 million plus push for an exemption to the law, can celebrate a victory that’s expected to save the gig economy firms from major costs of doing business in the state.
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Uber, Lyft wins California vote on drivers' rights
Californians voted to approve Proposition 22, which allows app-based companies to classify their drivers as contractors rather than as employees.
business
Private payrolls grew by 365,000 in October as labor market recovery decelerates: ADP
The ADP report on private payrolls for October was released Wednesday morning at 8:15 a.m. ET.
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business
Florida voters back $15 minimum wage
Under the new law, the current minimum wage of $8.56 will rise to $10 next year before increasing $1 each year until 2026.
personal finance
The election presents investors as many questions as answers: Morning Brief
Top news and what to watch in the markets on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
business
Celebs help Florida's formerly incarcerated vote
A $27 million effort led by Michael Bloomberg, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and others helped Florida felons vote on Tuesday.
business
Stock market news live updates: Stocks extend gains with Election Day under way
Stocks rose as polls opened Election Day, as investors weighed a host of possible outcomes against a backdrop of an ongoing pandemic and lingering economic strain.
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Great ways to get charitable tax deductions
Generally, when you give money to a charity, you can use the amount of that donation as an itemized deduction on your tax return.
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Are political contributions tax deductible?
The IRS is very clear that money contributed to a politician or political party can't be deducted from your taxes.
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Deducting medical expenses on your taxes
Most taxpayers know that medical expenses are deductible but few of us ever actually benefit from the deduction.
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business
Risk of contested vote has U.S. allies on edge
As Americans head to the polls, prime ministers and presidents around the world face a delicate question.
personal finance
Market history tells us to hold on for election surprises: Morning Brief
Top news and what to watch in the markets on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

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