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Why the Humble Penny Refuses to Die
Politics The coin's survival has more to do with lobbying dollars than common sense.
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Why Do People Still Pay Bills With Paper Checks?
credit & debt Practical or not, many Americans cling to the old-fashioned checkbook.
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The Worst State to Live In for Taxes? California
taxes High taxes take a toll on residents of the Golden State.
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Child Tax Credit: A Tax Break for the Middle Class
Tax Breaks Having a kid could shave $1,000 off your tax bill.
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Earned Income Tax Credit: A Tax Break for the Middle Class
Tax Breaks The EITC can top $6,000 if you have three or more qualifying children.
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Vermont: The Worst State for Taxes on Retirees
taxes The Green Mountain State's tax bite will leave many retirees seeing red.
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The Best State to Live In for Low Taxes
taxes The First State ranks first in our analysis of tax-friendly places to live.
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Tax-Free Capital Gains: A Tax Break for the Middle Class
Tax Breaks Taxpayers in the two lowest brackets owe no tax at all on long-term gains and qualified dividends.
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Deduct Your Traditional IRA: A Tax Break for Middle-Class Retirement Savers
Tax Breaks Regular folks saving for retirement can enjoy this write-off.
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Alaska: The Tax-Friendliest State for Retirement
Tax Breaks The cold-weather destination offers a warm welcome to retirees.
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3 Cars You Can Drive Forever
cars These surprisingly reliable vehicles just keep going and going and going.
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3 Dying Professions to Avoid
business Your employment prospects won't be rosy if you pursue one of these fields.
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Know Your 2016 Retirement Contribution Limits
retirement Here are the maximum amounts you can contribute to IRAs, 401(k)s and more.
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4 Taxes to Consider When Picking a Place to Retire
retirement State and local taxes can have a big impact on your retirement budget.
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Don't Make This Costly RMD Mistake in Retirement
retirement Blowing the timing of your first required minimum distribution can cost you a bundle.
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3 Habits of People With High Credit Scores
credit & debt Improve your creditworthiness by doing what the savviest borrowers do.
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Things You Should Never Buy at Warehouse Clubs
Smart Buying Buying in bulk at stores like Costco isn't always a bargain.
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When to Sign Up for Medicare Coverage
retirement Missing deadlines can result in costly penalties and delays.
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3 Reasons You Might Get Audited by the IRS
taxes Odds of a tax audit are actually quite low, but some things can raise them.
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3 Things Car Dealers Never Want to Hear You Say
Buying & Leasing a Car Remember these words next time you are haggling at the dealership.
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4 Golden Rules of Investing
investing Heed these tips to become a better investor and build your fortune.
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3 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
credit & debt Change these bad habits to put a dent in what you owe.
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3 Things to Know Before You Shop on Etsy and Amazon
Smart Buying Avoid surprises by understanding the rules for third-party sellers on these sites.
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States Where Disaster Strikes Most
insurance Hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires hit these states hard.
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Surprising Jobs Robots Can Do
Technology You won't believe where robots are being put to work these days.
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3 Great Freebies for Retirees
Making Your Money Last Enjoy goods and services at no cost after you hit retirement age.
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5 Common Medicare Mistakes to Avoid
retirement Here's how to keep your health-care costs down in retirement.
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3 Side Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads
savings Parents can earn extra cash without sacrificing time with the kids.
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Best Languages for Your Career
business Learning an in-demand language can improve you job prospects.
