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FILE - The TikTok logo is seen on a cell phone on Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration said it is reviewing the use of TikTok on state government devices, as the popular social media app is a growing source of security concerns from politicians in Washington and other states. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

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Congress is threatening to ban TikTok. Here’s what you should know

The House’s overwhelming vote to ban TikTok unless it is freed from Chinese control suggests that a ban might be coming soon. But it’s not that simple.

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Los Angeles, CA, Thursday, February 1, 2024 - Taggers have graffitied what appears to be more than 25 stories of a downtown Los Angeles skyscraper that's been sitting dormant for several years. Construction on Oceanwide Plaza, a $1 billion mixed-use retail and luxury apartments project with three towering unfinished structures, stalled in January 2019 after the Beijing-based developer lacked the funds to complete it. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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March 12, 2024

FILE- This Wednesday, June 6, 2018, file photo shows U.S. currently in New York. Some financial planning can help if you have a pay raise on the horizon. A boost in income can benefit all kinds of financial goals, whether you want to upgrade some parts of your lifestyle, pay off debt, save for the future or give back to others. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

How to reduce the tax penalty from an IRA distribution goof

March 10, 2024

FILE - This May 18, 2021, photo shows a woman typing on a laptop on a train in New Jersey. Becoming self-employed can be an exciting journey, but it’s also possible to make expensive mistakes. These mistakes can create financial setbacks that stunt your growth or impact your financial security in the present and future if caution isn’t taken. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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March 9, 2024

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My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began

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