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10 Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill Before December 31, 2026
To lower your 2026 tax bill, the highest-impact moves before December 31 are maxing your 401(k) and HSA, harvesting investment losses, and…
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I Bonds Rate November 2026: Early Prediction and Whether to Buy Before the Reset
The next I Bond rate resets November 1, 2026, with the new composite rate announced October 30 to 31. The current composite…
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SIMPLE IRA Deadline Is October 1: What Small Business Owners Need to Do Now
If you own a small business and want a SIMPLE IRA for 2026, you must establish it by October 1. A SIMPLE…
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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose the Right Plan for 2027
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, with changes effective January 1, 2027. This is the one window each…
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Kevin Warsh Is the New Fed Chair: What It Means for Your Mortgage, Savings, and Credit Cards
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve on May 13, 2026, replacing Jerome Powell. At his first…
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FAFSA 2026-27 Deadline Is June 30: Your Last-Minute Checklist
The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 school year is June 30, 2026, so if you still need to…
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IRS Owes Millions of Taxpayers COVID Penalty Refunds: Claim by July 10, 2026
Tens of millions of Americans may be owed refunds for IRS penalties and interest they paid during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the…
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What to Do With Graduation Gift Money: A Financial Checklist for New Grads 2026
The smartest order for graduation gift money is simple: build a $1,000 starter emergency fund, pay off any high-interest debt, capture your…
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How to Buy a House in 2026 When Mortgage Rates Are 6% and Prices Are Still High
To buy a house in 2026 with the 30-year fixed around 6.5% and prices near their peaks, focus on what you control:…
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Best CD Rates for June 2026: Up to 4.50% APY Before the Fed Meets
CD rates stayed strong through June 2026, with the best 6-month CDs paying up to 4.50% APY and top 12-month CDs at…
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I Bonds Rate Is Now 4.26% Through October 2026: Should You Buy?
The U.S. Treasury set the Series I Savings Bond composite rate at 4.26% for bonds bought May 1 through October 31, 2026,…
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Best Side Hustles in 2026 That Actually Pay: A Realistic Guide
The best side hustles in 2026 for fast, real income are skilled services you can start this week: freelance writing, bookkeeping, tutoring,…
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