New York’s Unemployment Insurance System Is Floundering. Here’s How to Save It.

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New York’s Unemployment Insurance System Is Floundering. Here’s How to Save It.

By James A. Parrott, THE NEW SCHOOL | Editorial credit: JHVEPhoto / shutterstock.com Unemployment insurance (UI) provides bedrock social and economic security for us all. But in New York that foundation is badly fractured. Our State-administered UI funding setup unfairly penalizes small- and medium-sized employers. It pays woefully inadequate benefits to laid-off workers. And it […]

Trump’s 2025 Tax Proposals to Reshape Finances for Low-Income and Small Businesses

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Trump’s 2025 Tax Proposals to Reshape Finances for Low-Income and Small Businesses

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In 2025, President Donald Trump’s tax proposals are poised to significantly reshape the financial landscape for both low-income individuals and small businesses in the United States. While the administration touts these changes as catalysts for economic growth and competitiveness, a closer examination reveals a complex array of benefits and challenges for […]