The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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Roth accounts offer no current-year tax benefit, but they can provide tax-free retirement income.
Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.
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