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Social Security

No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting an extra $200 per month

Health

Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April

Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose coverage for Medicaid or CHIP.
Business

Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts

At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Money

No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts

A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Money

No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts

A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Government

No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare

A law passed by Democrats saved Medicare money; it didn’t slash its budget, as some politicians have claimed.
Social Security

No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare

Sen. Rick Scott claimed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act slashed nearly $300 billion in Medicare spending. That’s false.
Business

In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report

Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Money

No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency

Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Taxes

Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Social Security

Yes, Social Security payments are taxable

You may have to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits depending on your income. Here’s what you should know.
Taxes

No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year

Parents should expect a smaller refund in 2023 due to the child tax credit amount going down. Here’s what to know about income limits and other requirements.

'She was my sunshine'; Southern Indiana mom hopes her daughter’s death inspires others to leave dangerous relationships

Gun confiscated from student at Ballard High School, JCPS confirms

JCPS confirms gun confiscated from student at Ballard High

Mild temperatures, but wetter weather returns soon!

Warming up with rain chances midweek

Louisville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Louisville, Kentucky | WHAS11.com

No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting an extra $200 per month

Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April

Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts

No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts

No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts

No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare

No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare

In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report

No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency

Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Yes, Social Security payments are taxable

No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year

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