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Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Don't be surprised by an unexpected state tax bill on your unemployment benefits. Know where unemployment compensation is taxable and where it isn't.
October 19, 2021
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
When both state and local taxes are considered, you'll pay more sales tax when shopping in these states.
October 19, 2021
9 States with No Income Tax
9 States with No Income Tax
If you choose to live in these states, every penny you earn is safe from state income tax (although one state taxes some dividends and interest). But …
October 19, 2021
The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
If a move from one state to another is in your future, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bite is light for m…
October 19, 2021
12 States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income
12 States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income
Retirees can save a lot of money in these states that completely exempt the most common types of retirement income – 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions – from…
October 19, 2021
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Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
We rated every state, plus Washington, D.C., on how retirees are taxed. We considered taxes on Social Security and other retirement income, tax exempt…
October 19, 2021
12 Bitcoin ETFs and Cryptocurrency Funds
12 Bitcoin ETFs and Cryptocurrency Funds
The rapidly growing world of Bitcoin ETFs will now include futures-based cryptocurrency funds. Here are 12 ways to ride the crypto wave.
October 18, 2021
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
Failing to consider state and local taxes before moving your family to another state could cost you thousands of dollars each year.
October 14, 2021
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
When it comes to state and local taxes, retirees in these states are likely to pay more than retirees in other states.
October 14, 2021
The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
Take a look at our list of American cities with the lowest costs of living. Is one of the cheapest cities in the U.S. right for you?
October 13, 2021
5 States With No State Sales Tax
5 States With No State Sales Tax
A handful of states don't impose a sales tax, but that doesn't necessarily make them the best states for low taxes.
October 13, 2021
6 Tax Deadlines for October 15
6 Tax Deadlines for October 15
Many taxpayers know that October 15 is the due date for filing an extended tax return, there are other tax deadlines on this date.
October 12, 2021
5 Battered Tech Stocks to Buy Now
5 Battered Tech Stocks to Buy Now
A sharp selloff in tech stocks recently has created an opportunity to pick up some high-quality names at a discount.
October 12, 2021
Business Cost Outlooks for 2022: Eight Key Sectors
Business Cost Outlooks for 2022: Eight Key Sectors
What’s in store for all sorts of business costs in 2022?
October 12, 2021
Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch For in the Rest of 2021
Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch For in the Rest of 2021
The most exciting initial public offerings (IPOs) expected during the remainder of 2021 range from an Amazon-backed EV play to a food delivery app to …
October 11, 2021
The Best Vanguard Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
The Best Vanguard Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Vanguard funds account for roughly a third of the 100 most popular 401(k) retirement products. We rank Vanguard's best actively managed funds, includi…
October 8, 2021
13 Dividend Aristocrats You Can Buy at a Discount
13 Dividend Aristocrats You Can Buy at a Discount
Stock valuations are in the clouds, but several Dividend Aristocrats can be had at cheaper-than-usual prices right now.
October 7, 2021
10 States with the Highest Gas Taxes
10 States with the Highest Gas Taxes
Whether you're simply saving a few bucks while road-tripping or saving big bucks on regular fill-ups all year long, crossing state lines for gas can p…
October 7, 2021
18 States With Scary Death Taxes
18 States With Scary Death Taxes
Federal estate taxes are no longer a problem for all but the extremely wealthy, but several states have their own estate taxes and inheritance taxes t…
October 6, 2021
10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
If you want your retirement savings to last longer, consider moving to one of these states that impose the lowest taxes on retirees.
October 6, 2021
11 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire in Florida
11 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire in Florida
An overabundance of boomers, critters, sweat and weirdness. Welcome to the dark side of the Sunshine State.
October 6, 2021
9 Big Pharmaceutical Stocks Sporting Stellar Yields
9 Big Pharmaceutical Stocks Sporting Stellar Yields
Large-cap pharmaceutical stocks offer investors stable, substantial dividends, regardless of market conditions. Here are nine that stand out.
October 5, 2021
10 States With the Lowest Gas Taxes
10 States With the Lowest Gas Taxes
Saving money is a marathon, not a sprint. And even low gas taxes can help keep money in your pocket.
October 5, 2021
10 Dow Dividend Stocks Analysts Love the Most
10 Dow Dividend Stocks Analysts Love the Most
With uncertainty running high amid a return of volatility, the case for the best Dow dividend stocks is as strong as ever.
October 4, 2021
13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in these 13 states, your Social Security benefits are subject to a state tax. That's on…
October 4, 2021