Taxes

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    What the New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means for Retirees

    Many of the initial provisions in the GOP tax bill that were aimed specifically at retirement income were removed from the plan before it went to a final vote. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for retirees to breathe a…

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    12 Things to Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit

    Many low- and moderate-income households will get a significant tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Credit. The credit, which helps working individuals and families, can sometimes be confusing, but knowing the rules — which can change from…

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    21 Tips for Moving to a Big City on a Small Budget

    Moving to a booming big city is a common goal for many new graduates, suburbanites, and small-town residents across the nation. But relocating can bring all sorts of costs and complications that become overwhelming. Here are 21 ways to save…

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    11 Ways Middle-Class Families Can Prepare for Trump’s Tax Plan

    If one thing is certain about President Donald Trump’s proposed tax plan, it’s that not much is certain yet. The upshot is that Trump is aiming to conduct the largest tax reform in the history of this country. Although it’s…

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    10 Ways Taxes Might Affect Your Relationship

    Death and taxes are not the only inevitabilities in life. Sooner or later, most people will also fall in love. How that overlaps with personal finance is explored in a comedy film released this month, “Love & Taxes” — called…

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    10 Hidden Ways Elections Cost Americans Big Time

    There is no shortage of reporting on the vast amounts of money candidates raise and spend during campaigns, including the enormous sums poured into elections by corporations, unions, special interest groups, and wealthy donors. But another, less heavily publicized source…