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It’s time to get rid of Social Security’s not-so-hidden tax
There’s a good chance you’re paying something extra to Uncle Sam than you may have anticipated. Read More
In 26 cities, buying a home is more affordable than renting. The bargain rents of 2020 are now long gone.
Rents skyrocket as markets ‘make up for lost time’ — putting some Americans at a severe disadvantage. Read More
Electric trucks—how much can they tow? And how far?
Most manufacturers list respectable tow ratings for their EV trucks. But the big question is, how far can the trucks can tow such loads? Read More
6 reasons you should sell your home right now
If you’ve been thinking of selling, but are on the fence because you don’t want to join the competitive pool of buyers, consider these questions. Read More
Don’t miss out on these tax-saving opportunities for your small business or side gig
Here are seven ways entrepreneurs and independent workers can lower their tax bills and their anxiety this filing season and in the year ahead. Read More
‘Defending freedom will have costs for us as well’: Ukraine-Russia crisis is a serious problem for Americans struggling with rising gas prices
‘The weeks ahead could be rather ugly with rising prices,’ said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. Read More
I’m a former Moscow correspondent. Don’t let Vladimir Putin fool you: Russia’s war in Ukraine is only about one thing.
As towering skyscrapers rose in Moscow atop a pile of oil cash, Putin’s government became more backwards-looking and isolated. Read More
‘He was infatuated with her’: My brother had a drinking problem and took his own life. He left $6M to his former girlfriend who used to buy him alcohol
‘My brother was obsessed with getting back with her.’
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‘We’re like rats in a cage’: Americans strive to regain their agency, time and sanity in the Great Resignation
All the crazy, wonderful and painful reasons workers are calling it quits during the pandemic. Read More
Follow these steps to travel sustainably in Costa Rica
Ecotourism is the current buzzword in most travel literature, yet many people don’t understand what’s involved. Read More
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