FINANCE

When it’s time to search the web, approximately 85% of users turn to Google. It’s such a prevalent search engine that we’ve turned its usage into a verb — Googling. But other options are available, and some will pay…
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Relationships benefit from regular date nights. You can turn off the rest of the world for a little while, and just be a couple. There are a lot of ways to have date nights, whether you are in the same room, or…
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We’ve all been there: You’re staring down the end of a home improvement project and wondering how the bill got so high. You thought you’d calculated all of the costs, but of course, it turned out to be more. And the…
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Does the thought of doing your taxes on top of caring for your kids make your head spin? Take a deep breath: We found nine tax breaks for parents. Whether your children are swaddled newborns or seeking college degrees…
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If you’ve started your own company — or you’re considering the move — you’ve likely marveled at the logistics required to pull it off. Popular first-time small business owner (SMB) questions include: How do taxes…
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Now that America’s largest movie theater chain is going to start charging ticket prices based on where your seat is located, it’s time to think about ways you can save money at the movies. Seriously, folks, AMC…
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Many people approach budgeting in this fashion: Pay bills, spend a little, and any money that’s left goes in savings. But those leftover crumbs aren’t often enough. Not prioritizing saving may be the reason nearly a…
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If you’re one of the millions of people who worked remotely in 2022, you may be wondering whether that means a sweet deduction at tax time. Hold up, though: The IRS has strict rules about taking the home office…
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Dear Penny, My sister left her husband and moved into the city I live in now, living a block away from me. Shortly after, her two sons (currently 28 and 25) moved here also and live with her.  The eldest hasn't worked…
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M1 Finance is a fee-free way to invest that lets you be as hands-on or hands-off as you want to be. The M1 Basic account is completely free (minus the typical fees associated with investing), but you can unlock even…
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