PZ Cussons plc (PZC.L), a consumer goods business, reported Tuesday that its fiscal 2023 profit before tax dropped 4.2 percent to 61.8 million pounds from last year’s 64.5 million pounds. Basic earnings per share were 8.70 pence, down 26.8 percent from 11.88 pence a year ago. Adjusted profit before tax was 74.1 million pounds, compared to prior year’s 65.8 million […]

The expanded child tax credit proved an important weapon in the fight against poverty when it was introduced a couple of years back. Now that the expanded child tax credit has expired, the latest piece of data suggests that the child poverty rate has again surged to pre-pandemic levels. Several lawmakers have pushed for expanding the child tax credit over […]

Social Security is a massive program that benefits almost 70 million people. The Social Security Administration (SSA) works round the clock to ensure it sends the right amount of money to the right person. However, given the size and complexity of the program, overpayments can happen. Overpayment here means the SSA paying more money to a beneficiary than he or […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A year and a half since the interest rate hikes began, the pain on our hip pockets might be acute. And – even if it’s never happened to you before – you might suddenly be carrying a little credit card debt that you […]

FactSet (FDS) reported that its fourth quarter net income declined to $65.1 million from $104.4 million, prior year. GAAP earnings per share decreased 37.5% to $1.68, mainly due to non-recurring charges and the higher tax provision, which had a $0.68 impact. Adjusted net income was $113.6 million, down 6.5%. Adjusted EPS decreased 6.4% to $2.93, compared with $3.13, last year, […]

Federal stimulus checks are nowhere in sight, so it is important that you take advantage of every opportunity to avail yourself of any regular federal credits. One such credit is the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), which provides financial relief to students pursuing higher education. Eligible students can get an annual credit of up to $2,500. American Opportunity Tax Credit: […]

Consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of August, according to a highly anticipated report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday. The report said the consumer price index climbed by 0.6 percent in August after inching up by 0.2 percent in July. The price growth matched expectations. The increase in consumer prices […]

British house builder Redrow Plc (RDW.L) reported Wednesday higher profit before tax in fiscal 2023, amid nearly flat revenues. For the year, profit before tax surged 61 percent to 395 million pounds from last year’s 246 million pounds. Earnings per share were 91.2 pence, up 58 percent from 57.7 pence a year ago. On an underlying basis, profit before tax […]

Michigan residents have just over two weeks left to apply for a tax credit that will help them stay warm when the winter arrives. Specifically, qualifying residents have until September 30 to apply for the Michigan Home Heating Tax Credit. Michigan Home Heating Tax Credit: How Much You May Get Michigan’s Home Heating Tax Credit helps low-income families pay part […]

Minnesotans started receiving one-time tax rebate payments last month. Some taxpayers received the rebate payment directly into their bank accounts, while many others received it through physical checks. If you were also expecting a tax rebate check from Minnesota but haven’t received it yet, it is recommended that you check your junk mail envelopes. Tax Rebate Check From Minnesota: What’s […]