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Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth?
Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Americans Are Fleeing High-Tax States: Here’s Where They’re Moving Instead in 2026
Cost of Living New IRS migration data shows billions in income shifting from high-tax states to lower-tax destinations. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for your finances.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Travel Icon Rick Steves Cheers a 'Millionaire Tax.' Here's What Other Wealthy Americans Have Said in Support of Higher Taxes
"A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it," Steves said.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Ask the Editor: Questions on Tax Return Filing Deadline
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the due date for filing your federal tax return and other tax filing subjects.
By Joy Taylor
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Florida Tax Trade-Off: Why 0% Income Tax Doesn’t Always Mean a Cheaper Retirement in 2026
State Tax Florida’s tax-friendly reputation draws retirees every year, but potential 2026 property tax changes, rising insurance costs, and everyday expenses can impact your wallet.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Stop Using Your Smartwatch for Mileage (Until You Read This IRS Rule)
Tech Taxes You bought your watch for tracking steps, but the IRS tracks your mileage. Did you miss out on this key tax deduction?
By Kate Schubel
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Should Your College Student File a Tax Return This Year? 2 IRS Rules to Know
IRS Rules What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don't Let Low Tax Rates Lull You Into the Torpedo Zone
The Social Security provisional income threshold can create a "tax torpedo" for disciplined savers, raising your effective marginal tax rate to 40.7% or more.
By Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®
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Don't Defer Retirement if You're a Landlord, Defer Taxes
A millionaire couple spent 30 years building a real estate empire — and nearly handed a million dollars of it to the IRS before discovering an exit strategy.
By Daniel Goodwin
