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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are being increased.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Should You Buy Life Insurance? Four Cases When You Should or Shouldn't
insurance If no one depends on your income for support, you probably don't need life insurance at all.
By Donna LeValley
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State Abortion Law Changes Tax Deductions
Tax Breaks New abortion laws are changing the way some states think about dependent tax deductions.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States That Still Tax Diapers
Sales Taxes Most states still tax diapers. Is your state one of them?
By Katelyn Washington
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How Does Marriage Affect Your Credit Score?
Starting a Family While credit reports aren’t merged for married couples, individual records can affect joint loans. Learn the rules to ensure good credit goes along with a good marriage.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Adopting a Child: Financial Advice for Hopeful Parents
Starting a Family How much does it cost to adopt a child? That depends on which method you use, as there are several different paths to parenthood. And there are several ways to help pay for it too.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBS®
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Smart Ways to Save on Child Care Costs
Starting a Family The expenses and tax complications that come with hiring a nanny were reason enough for me to take my son to day care instead.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Getting Married or Moving In Together? Time to Talk About Money
Starting a Family Sharing a life means it’s time to talk finances.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Smart Life Insurance Strategies for Young Buyers
insurance Buy the right life insurance plan now to avoid scrambling to find coverage later.
By Kimberly Lankford
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