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Texas Sales Tax-Free Weekend Returned For 2026Tax Holiday Back-to-school shopping in Texas kicked off with the annual sales tax holiday. Here's what was included.
By Kate Schubel
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Tennessee Tax-Free Weekend 2026 Returned For More SavingsTax Holiday The Tennessee back-to-school sales tax holiday helped you save on computers, tablets, clothing, and more.
By Kate Schubel
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Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026 Was Back For 1 Month OnlyTax Holiday The tax-free holiday in Florida brought month-long savings on computers, clothing, and other school supplies. Here's where you could save.
By Kate Schubel
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I Saved Money on a Grocery Surprise Bag: Here's Why I Won’t Buy Another OneGrocery Tax Shoppers love the steep discounts on mystery grocery bundles. But the "surprise tax" sours the deal for some — including me.
By Kate Schubel
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Alabama Sales Tax Holiday 2026 With Higher Tax-Free LimitsTax Holidays Thanks to a new state law, Alabama families could save more during the back-to-school sales tax-free weekend.
By Kate Schubel
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Eight Things You Must Know About Retiring to the CarolinasFrom the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
By Bob Niedt
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Top Cash Back Credit Cards: Maximizing Your Rewards in 2026Credit Cards Whether you crave plentiful travel perks, basic cash back, or a high rebate on groceries and gas, you’ll find a card here that suits your tastes.
By Sean Jackson
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First the Penny, Now the Nickel? The New Math Behind Your Sales Tax and TotalRounding Tax A new era of "Swedish rounding" hits U.S. registers soon. Learn why the nickel might be on the chopping block, and how to save money by choosing the right way to pay.
By Kate Schubel
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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Savings: Tax-Free Halloween Chocolate GuideState Taxes There's something spooky this Halloween, and it’s not just the ghosts. Find out if your state's sales tax takes a bite out of sweet savings.
By Kate Schubel
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