‘Marriage penalty’ in Washington state’s new tax stirs debate

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Washington state’s proposed new income tax includes the largest “marriage penalty” in the nation, placing higher taxes on certain couples who file jointly,…

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5 signs you might be a toxic co‑worker

Toxicity often hides in subtle behaviour: interrupting frequently, finishing others’ sentences, “forgetting” to loop someone in on emails, or subtly questioning their competence in meetings. These micro‑actions chip other’s confidence and create a sense of exclusion. If you’re the one people feel they have to “be careful around,” or if you’re often the last to…

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