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Sunscreen, Shades and Meds: 11 Travel Must-Haves That Are Totally HSA EligibleTravel Tax Traveling but forgot some essentials? Give yourself a "tax discount" on vacation necessities using your health savings account by following these IRS rules.
By Kate Schubel
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2026Retirement Taxes More than a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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States With the Highest Sales Tax in 2026: Where You'll Pay the Most at the RegisterState Tax These states have the highest sales tax rates in 2026, but do they really? Learn what taxes look like before you shop.
By Kate Schubel
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Retired With Self-Employment Income? Don't Miss This Tax BreakSome retired taxpayers don't realize that premiums for Medicare and long-term care insurance may be deductible on their return. Here's what financial planners say you need to know.
By Sandra Block
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7 Times to Dip Into Your Roth IRA if You Have a PensionThe established wisdom is never to touch your Roth IRA, but if it contains a large sum and you have a pension, too, here's when you should tap into it first.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Trump's No-IRS-Audit Deal Raises a Big Question: Who is the Tax Agency Still Auditing?Audits President Donald Trump’s unprecedented settlement with the IRS comes as staffing and budget cuts raise questions about who the agency still audits and why.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by AffordabilityState Tax Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.
By Kate Schubel
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How the Midterms Offer a Unique Tax Planning OpportunityMarkets tend to experience uncertainty leading up to midterm elections, followed by recovery. Canny investors recognize that dip as a tax planning opportunity.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Key State Tax Changes for 2026 to Know NowTax Changes As a new year begins, taxpayers across the country are navigating a new round of state tax changes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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