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What a Comfortable Retirement Will Cost You in America’s Richest Small Towns

You might imagine that retiring to a small town would help you enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle while enjoying a less expensive way of life than you'd find in the big city. However, if you settle in one...

By Laura Bogart | Apr 19, 2024 | 10 min Read

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100 Simple Money Mistakes That Are Holding You Back

Even the most diligent people can make little money mistakes every day that hold them back in a big way over time. From saving and investing to insurance and credit cards, it can be hard to sidestep...

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?

Retirement

I Retired in My 70s: Here’s My Monthly Budget

Much of the conversation around retirement and financial planning involves making sure you're financially ready to take the big plunge out of the workforce and into the open seas of life as a retiree....

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Here’s Your Citi® Routing Number

Use your Citi routing number for things like signing up for direct deposit or sending cash to family and friends. Learn how to find it and apply it.

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Top CD Rates Today: April 19 — Earn Up To 5.75% APY

One of today's top CD rates is offered by Credit Human, with their 18-month CD account boasting an impressive APY of 5.30%. Established members, or those looking to join, can capitalize on this rate...

Banking

I’m a Bank Teller: Here’s How Often You Should Visit Your Bank in Person

With the world going digital, many people have turned to online banking to simplify the process of paying bills and managing their money. However, there's still a need for physical banks, as some...

Taxes

Just Filed Taxes? Here Are 7 Tips From Tax Experts on What NOT To Do Next Year

With Tax Day now in the rearview mirror for most Americans, you may think you can let off the accelerator and start to coast. However, if you want to make the next tax filing season easier on...

Taxes

States With the Highest Property Taxes

In certain states, homes can be cheap, property tax rates are less than half of 1% and the average property tax payment is just a few hundred bucks per year. In the most expensive states, however,...

Taxes

5 Ways Gen Z Can Use Their Tax Refunds To Get Rich in 2024

Getting a tax refund can feel like you won money. However, the money was yours all along -- you just loaned it to Uncle Sam tax-free all year. Be Aware: Trump-Era Tax Cuts Are Expiring -- How Changes...