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Figuring out when to claim Social Security can be tricky. Should you collect as soon as you hit 62? Or should you delay until 70 to maximize benefits? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, it's...
By Gabrielle Olya | Apr 01, 2024 | 4 min Read
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Are You Just ‘Getting By’? — 7 Ways You Can Get Ahead Instead
It's no secret that people are struggling with rising costs and how expensive life has become in the last few years. Due to these stubborn inflation figures, the Fed has raised interest rates to...
Owe Money to the IRS? Most People Don’t Realize You Can Do This — Today
Are you eligible for the IRS Fresh Start program? Could you settle your debt for less than you currently owe?
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6 Things You Should Never Do With Your Tax Refund (Do This Instead)
Unfortunately, many people blow their refunds on something frivolous that does nothing to strengthen their finances. Here's what to do instead.
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Wells Fargo CD Rates for April 2024
Wells Fargo is considered one of the "Big Four" banks in the U.S., alongside JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citi®. Like many big banks, it's known for offering a wide array of financial...
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10 Best Rewards Checking Accounts for April 2024
Checking accounts are an essential part of your day-to-day spending, consuming and participating in capitalism. Why not find a rewards checking account?
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24 Key Tax Terms That Confuse Everyone
Filing taxes can be confusing enough without needing to understand all of the different tax terms used. To help you understand some of the things you might hear when filing your tax return this year,...
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Here’s How Long You Should Hold Onto Tax Filing Paperwork, According to an Expert
Do you ever wonder how long you should hang onto your tax paperwork? This form of recordkeeping may lead taxpayers to ask how long they need to keep and store documentation or if they are meant to...
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Dave Ramsey: 5 Tax Myths You Need To Stop Believing
There are a lot of tax myths floating around because many people do not understand how their taxes work. Some you may have heard from family, friends or even a social media influencer. In this...
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