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In this state, seniors can now freeze their property taxes — here’s how
A new property tax relief law went into effect this week in Maine, which could be a boon for seniors…
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Didn’t win the Mega Millions jackpot? You still need an estate plan — here’s what to do
Whoever won that ginormous Mega Millions $1.337 billion jackpot needs some serious estate planning advice. Sadly, you were not the…
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These stocks soared up to 12% after inflation cooled
Amid the euphoria following what appeared to be the first sign of slowing inflation, stocks staged a broad rally on…
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U.S. budget deficit narrows by record amount in July by one measurement
The numbers: The U.S. federal budget deficit has narrowed by a record amount in the fiscal-year-to-date measurement, the U.S. Treasury…
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Treasury yields dip as traders eye inflation data
Bond yields fell on Wednesday, but moves were meagre and trading was thin as the market awaited the latest gauge…
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A retail investor’s guide to the Inflation Reduction Act: how to prep your portfolio
If investors thought they were getting their legs in a volatile stock market, a new tax, climate and healthcare spending…
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Confused about inherited IRA rules? Here’s what to know
Inherited IRAs are a gift to beneficiaries, but the rules surrounding distributions from these accounts are not. Beneficiaries must follow…
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Subsidies for renewable energy often go to the same fossil-fuel companies that are fighting the green-energy transition with their other hand
Texas is known for fiercely promoting its oil and gas industries, but it’s also the No. 2 renewable energy producer in the…
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Treasury yields surge after blockbuster U.S. July jobs data
Treasury yields jumped sharply Friday after a much stronger than expected U.S. July jobs report stoked expectations the Federal Reserve…
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With Roe v. Wade overturned, Georgia allows pregnant women to claim embryos as dependents — and it may not be the last state to do so
Pregnant women in Georgia can now claim their embryo as a dependent on their state income taxes, the state’s revenue…
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