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Avoiding the Widows' Penalty Tax Trap After a Spouse PassesIncome Tax Many surviving spouses are surprised to discover that losing a partner can mean paying higher taxes on less income.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Do You Know More Retirement Tax Rules Than a 28-Year-Old? Take the QuizQuiz We gave a Gen Z non-finance professional these five questions, and here's how they scored. Can you beat it?
By Kate Schubel
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Best States for Middle-Class Families Who Hate Paying Taxes in 2026State Tax Here are the ten best states for 'middle-class' families (taxpayers with middle incomes) due to low tax burdens.
By Katelyn Washington
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6 Steps to Appeal Your Property Tax BillProperty Tax As home values increase nationwide, property taxes are also on the rise.
By Sandra Block
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Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home ImprovementsTax Breaks The 2025 Trump tax bill ended major solar and home upgrade credits; here's what's left.
By Kate Schubel
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How Benjamin Franklin's Simple Money Rules Could Help Lower Your 2026 TaxesIncome Tax Start your midyear tax planning with these simple, timeless money rules.
By Kate Schubel
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New RMD Rules: Starting Age, Penalties, Roth 401(k)s, and MoreRMDs The SECURE 2.0 Act made major changes to rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) — are you up to speed?
By Rocky Mengle
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work From Home Write-Offs in 2026Tax Breaks Can you claim the home office deduction on your taxes this year?
By Rocky Mengle
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Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare AffordabilityMiddle Class Taxes If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
Middle Class Taxes
