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Turkey, Tariffs, and Grocery Taxes? The Real Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner 2025
Food Taxes For some who celebrate, Thanksgiving can mean a full table, family, and a sense of gratitude. But in this year, it also means a focus on the bottom line.
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4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes
Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US.
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Most Expensive States to Live in for Homeowners
Property Tax High property tax bills make the places on this list the most expensive states for homeowners to live in.
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6 Ways AI Can Improve Your Financial Life
While they can't replace human advisers, AI-based tools can take some of the guesswork out of financial tasks — from budgeting to filing taxes and investing.
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Downsize in Retirement With 2026 Tax Benefits: 3 Key Strategies
Retirement Taxes Downsizing retirees may benefit from tax savings, lower utility bills, and freed-up income.
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Are New Trump $2,000 Stimulus Payments Coming in 2026? What to Know Now
Tax Policy A promise of $2,000 tariff dividend checks is raising questions and fueling confusion.
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Family Offices: Women of Wealth Create a New Model of Giving
Women who are inheriting wealth today are shifting from traditional philanthropy to creating sustainable systems to fund philanthropic gifts into perpetuity.
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Capital Gains Tax Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know IRS Investment Tax Rules?
Quiz Take our capital gains tax quiz to test your investment taxes knowledge. Learn about loss rules, holding periods, and tax incentives that could impact your savings.
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Donating Stock: The 2-for-1 Deal You'll Love at Tax Time
Giving appreciated stock or using a donor-advised fund (DAF) this year would be smarter than writing a check to support your favorite causes. Here's why.



