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12 States That Tax Social Security Benefits

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12 States That Tax Social Security Benefits

You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in one of these states, your Social Security benefits may be subject to state taxes.

November 20, 2021

Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide

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Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide

Don't be surprised by an unexpected state tax bill on your unemployment benefits. Know where unemployment compensation is taxable and where it isn't.

November 20, 2021

33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes

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33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes

Even with the federal exemption from death taxes raised, retirees should pay more attention to estate taxes and inheritance taxes levied by states.

November 20, 2021

10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees

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10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees

If you want your retirement savings to last longer, consider moving to one of these states that impose the lowest taxes on retirees.

November 19, 2021

Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees

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Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees

We rated every state, plus Washington, D.C., on how retirees are taxed. We considered taxes on Social Security and other retirement income, tax exempt…

November 19, 2021

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30 Best Stocks of the Past 30 Years

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30 Best Stocks of the Past 30 Years

This elite group of global equities created the most wealth for shareholders over the past three decades.

November 19, 2021

Child Tax Credit 2022: How Next Year's Credit Could Be Different

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Child Tax Credit 2022: How Next Year's Credit Could Be Different

President Biden wants to extend the enhancements made to the 2021 child tax credit – but with some important differences.

November 19, 2021

Biden Tax Plan Passed by House: How the Build Back Better Act Could Affect Your Tax Bill

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Biden Tax Plan Passed by House: How the Build Back Better Act Could Affect Your Tax Bill

Depending on your income, the Build Back Better Act just passed by the House could boost or cut your future tax bills.

November 19, 2021

The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families

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The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families

It can cost you thousands of dollars each year if you fail to consider state and local taxes before moving your family from one state to another.

November 19, 2021

The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families

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The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families

If you're thinking about changing jobs and moving to a different state, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bi…

November 19, 2021

10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes

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10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes

When both state and local taxes are considered, you'll pay more sales tax when shopping in these states.

November 19, 2021

5 States With No State Sales Tax

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5 States With No State Sales Tax

A handful of states don't impose a sales tax, but that doesn't necessarily make them the best states for low taxes.

November 19, 2021

Resist the Impulse to Buy These 14 Holiday Gifts

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Resist the Impulse to Buy These 14 Holiday Gifts

Don't let those holiday sale promotions persuade you into buying something now that will be much cheaper later.

November 18, 2021

12 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy for 2022

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12 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy for 2022

Several of the best healthcare stocks for 2022 have ties to COVID-19, while others are positioned to thrive in most market conditions.

November 18, 2021

UBS: 7 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Pricing Power

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UBS: 7 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Pricing Power

Some of the best stocks to buy now include those that are able to navigate higher inflation, say the pros. These seven top-rated picks fit the bill.

November 17, 2021

19 Nice-Try Tax Breaks Rejected by the IRS

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19 Nice-Try Tax Breaks Rejected by the IRS

Everyone wants to lower their tax bill – but sometimes people try a little too hard.

November 16, 2021

3 Online Retail ETFs for Your Shopping List

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3 Online Retail ETFs for Your Shopping List

Online spending's share of holiday retail sales might take a small step back in 2021, but for these three retail ETFs, the long-term trend is still th…

November 16, 2021

7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover

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7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover

Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. Here's a closer look at what isn't covered by Medicare.

November 16, 2021

11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.

November 16, 2021

13 Consumer Stocks for the Holiday Season

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13 Consumer Stocks for the Holiday Season

Investors hunting for consumer stocks can't go on an indiscriminating binge. These 13 retail picks appear to have more to offer than most of their pee…

November 16, 2021

14 Bitcoin ETFs and Cryptocurrency Funds

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14 Bitcoin ETFs and Cryptocurrency Funds

The rapidly growing world of Bitcoin ETFs will now include futures-based cryptocurrency funds. Here are 14 ways to ride the crypto wave.

November 16, 2021

The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio: All 41 Warren Buffett Stocks Ranked

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The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio: All 41 Warren Buffett Stocks Ranked

The Berkshire Hathaway portfolio is a diverse set of blue chips, and increasingly, lesser-known growth bets. Here's a look at every stock picked by Wa…

November 16, 2021

Warren Buffett's Stock Buys and Sells From Q3 2021

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Warren Buffett's Stock Buys and Sells From Q3 2021

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett kept up his bearish streak in Q3 2021, but he did add a pair of positions from two of his favored industries.

November 16, 2021

13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits

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13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits

You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in these 13 states, your Social Security benefits are subject to a state tax. That's on…

November 15, 2021

Gaming Stocks: Which Ones Do the Pros Love?

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Gaming Stocks: Which Ones Do the Pros Love?

Growth in gaming stocks is expected to surge in the next two years. But which ones (if any) are the pros most bullish on?

November 15, 2021