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Property Tax 101: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026Property Tax No one likes paying property taxes, but knowing how these taxes work might make all the difference on your next property tax bill.
By Kate Schubel
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Should You Relocate to a New State for Retirement? A ChecklistThe decision to move to a different state should balance financial issues with the lifestyle you want, rather than simply choosing a low-income-tax state.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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April 30 Deadline: If You Live in One of These 'Late States,' Your Taxes Are Due This WeekState Taxes Residents in Delaware, Iowa, Virginia, and beyond must file 2025 state income taxes soon or request an extension. Don't miss the due date.
By Kate Schubel
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Retirement Tax Breaks That Could Cut Your Tax Rate in HalfIncorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Are You 'Broke Planning'? 10 Frugal Habits People Are Using to Save in 2026Tax Tips From California to New York, a new survey reveals where Americans are cutting costs. Here's how to pivot those "broke behaviors" into strategic tax advantages.
By Kate Schubel
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Feeling a Tax Bite? Municipal Bonds Could Be CompellingIf you just wrote a check to the IRS, that could be a reminder that today's municipal bond market may offer better after-tax outcomes than you might expect.
By Paul Malloy
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Your Portfolio Just Got Hammered: A Tax-Smart Way to RecoverIf your stock portfolio took a beating this spring, there's a little-known tax strategy that lets you defer — and potentially eliminate — capital gains taxes.
By Daniel Goodwin
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13 States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by How Much You Need to 'Retire Comfortably'Retirement Taxes A $0 state income tax bill doesn’t always mean a cheaper retirement. See which states stretch your dollar further.
By Kate Schubel
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Another State Could Eliminate Income Tax in 2026 for Higher Sales Taxes: Will More States Follow?State Tax After eliminating its state capital gains tax last year, Missouri is now considering a larger tax shift. Could this serve as a test case for other states?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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