Across New York, coverage here takes in budgeting, saving, debt, insurance and everyday financial decisions. Reporting focuses on the economic factors that affect individuals and households throughout the state.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office floated slashing New York's estate tax exemption as the city faced a $5.4 billion deficit.
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Should New York raise estate taxes on large inheritances to fund city services?
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Should states prioritize saving surplus budget revenue or increasing spending on public programs?
The state budget division updated its fiscal plan following a rise in projected tax revenue from Wall Street profits.
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Do you trust New York's state government to deliver its promised rebate checks?
Eligible taxpayers will receive $100 to $200 checks under a one-time state program running through December 2026.
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Would you borrow against your home equity to pay off credit card debt?
A new Achieve study estimates New York homeowners could cut yearly costs by shifting high-interest credit card balances into home equity borrowing.
A MarketBeat survey of 3,031 people earning at least $250,000 finds 38% of New York respondents say they should pay more in income taxes.
The New York lender is expanding direct and partner banking initiatives under its new chief digital banking officer.
Coverage takes in changes to tax deadlines, shifts in consumer savings, trends in household debt and enrollment windows for financial products. It reaches across the state, from the capital to the rural counties. State regulations and regional cost-of-living differences shape how these financial trends manifest for families. Access to credit and fluctuations in insurance premiums appear as the most consistent drivers of this coverage.
