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New Year Brings New Jersey Gas Tax Increase: What to Know
State Tax As congestion taxes heat up between states, New Jersey commuters will pay more at the pump in 2025.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks End a Strong Year With a Whimper
The S&P 500 notched its first back-to-back 20%+ annual returns since the late 1990s.
By Karee Venema Published
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024. Even if you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, you can still increase your payments.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Do You Agree With David Letterman's Opinion on Retirement?
The former talk show host called retirement a 'myth.'
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Is the Stock Market Open on New Year's?
Market participants get to enjoy a mid-week break ringing in the new year with family and friends.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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New Law Delivers Tax Breaks to Natural Disaster Victims, But Is It Enough?
Tax Relief The legislation provides critical tax relief to thousands of natural disaster victims across the country.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Dow Dives 729 Points but Bounces Back
Investors can still hope for a Santa Claus rally over the next three trading days.
By David Dittman Published
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BOI Report Deadline for Small Businesses Halted — Again
Missing this BOI filing can come with a $10,000 penalty, but there's an injunction on it.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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5 Ways to Save on Your Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
Traveling internationally and want to save cash? Here are five smart ways to save big on your phone bill.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Are Banks Open on New Year's Eve?
If you're wondering are banks open on New Year's Eve, you're not alone. Many folks aren't sure if it counts as a federal holiday and if banks are open or not.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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The TCJA May Help Nonprofits Next Year: Here’s Why
Tax Law A potential TCJA extension could help nonprofits. But is it enough to keep up with inflation?
By Kate Schubel Published
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The Richest People in the World at the End of 2024
Where the richest people in the world ended 2024, including Larry Ellison, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Best Places to Visit Where the Dollar Is Strong
From the Americas and Europe to Africa and Asia, we list the 10 best places to travel to where the U.S. dollar is the strongest.
By Quincy Williamson Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 333 Points as Mega Caps Slide
The main indexes sold off at the open and stayed lower through the close, putting the Santa Claus rally at risk.
By Karee Venema Published
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I Got Whooping Cough So You Don't Have To
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have risen sharply this year. Here's my Dickensian experience of this disease that should be history.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle in Post-Christmas Session
Stocks were choppy in Thursday's low-volume session.
By Karee Venema Published
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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growth
dividend stocks How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy? Income investors know there's no substitute for regular dividend increases over the long haul.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Three Changes to Medicare on the Horizon for 2025
Medicare beneficiaries will see a few changes in 2025, including on costs.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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When You Will Start Getting 2025 Social Security Payments
When Social Security recipients will start seeing 2025 checks with the COLA increase.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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The IRS Is Sending Up to $1,400 to One Million People: Are You Eligible?
Tax Credits A million taxpayers overlooked valuable tax relief during the pandemic and could receive an automatic payment.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Stores Open on Christmas Eve and Day: Walmart, Publix, CVS and More
Which major stores, including Walmart, Publix, Target and more, are open or closed on Christmas Day.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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The 'Magic Number' to Retire Comfortably Is More Than You Think
The dream of retiring comfortably has become more expensive than ever for most Americans, study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Soar to Start the Santa Claus Rally
All three main equity indexes flew like the down of a thistle on Christmas Eve.
By David Dittman Published
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Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas in 2024?
Market participants get to enjoy a mid-week Christmas break with family and friends this year.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Four Christmas Flight Booking Tips
Follow these Christmas flight booking tips from Phil Dengler, co-owner of the Vacationer.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Worst Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it reflects the quality of life, quality of healthcare or affordability, Kentucky ranks last as a retirement destination on WalletHub's 2024 survey.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2024: When To Send Your Packages
These carriers want you to know their holiday shipping deadlines so you can get your packages to their destinations on time.
By Joey Solitro Last updated
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Best Gift Cards of 2024
New study by WalletHub compares the 50 most popular gift card options across five major categories
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated