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Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit
Money
No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real
The billboard is a piece of digital art by someone who regularly creates conceptual advertisements with anti-billionaire messages.
Government
No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'
The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
Money
No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals
It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”
Money
Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021
The IRS says it has started sending out letters to people who may be eligible for advance monthly child tax payments.
National
Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?
President Joe Biden has released his proposed budget and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness has caught many people's attention.
Money
Yes, Biden previously pledged to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt
President Biden released his proposed budget last week, and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness caught many people’s attention.
National
Biden’s claim of historic job creation at the start of his presidency needs context
The reopening of the economy has played a major role in the historic number of people finding work during the first four months of Biden’s presidency.
Government
National debt clocks are estimates of total federal debt, not official calculations
Online national debt clocks are useful in giving you an idea of what the national debt is and how much it’s increasing by, but they’re just estimates.
National
No, the U.S. president does not control gas prices
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend are expected to be the most expensive since 2014, AAA says.
Social Justice
No, $20 billion is not enough money to eradicate homelessness in the US
Experts say it would cost the U.S. more than $20 billion annually just to provide housing vouchers for the current homeless population.
Money
Yes, scammers are making fake unclaimed stimulus check websites
“The IRS will not call, text you, email you, or contact you on social media asking for personal or bank account information,” said FTC attorney Seena Gressin.
Money
No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real
The billboard is a piece of digital art by someone who regularly creates conceptual advertisements with anti-billionaire messages.
Government
No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'
The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
Money
No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals
It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”
Money
Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021
The IRS says it has started sending out letters to people who may be eligible for advance monthly child tax payments.
National
Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?
President Joe Biden has released his proposed budget and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness has caught many people's attention.
Money
Yes, Biden previously pledged to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt
President Biden released his proposed budget last week, and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness caught many people’s attention.
National
Biden’s claim of historic job creation at the start of his presidency needs context
The reopening of the economy has played a major role in the historic number of people finding work during the first four months of Biden’s presidency.
Government
National debt clocks are estimates of total federal debt, not official calculations
Online national debt clocks are useful in giving you an idea of what the national debt is and how much it’s increasing by, but they’re just estimates.
National
No, the U.S. president does not control gas prices
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend are expected to be the most expensive since 2014, AAA says.
Social Justice
No, $20 billion is not enough money to eradicate homelessness in the US
Experts say it would cost the U.S. more than $20 billion annually just to provide housing vouchers for the current homeless population.
Money
Yes, scammers are making fake unclaimed stimulus check websites
“The IRS will not call, text you, email you, or contact you on social media asking for personal or bank account information,” said FTC attorney Seena Gressin.
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