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7 Ways To Make an Extra $500 (or More) Every Week — Without Actually Working

If you've ever wanted to earn some extra money without having to work, you have options. Whatever you choose, you'll typically need some initial work upfront. However, once you do, these side gigs...

By Angela Mae | May 07, 2024 | 6 min Read

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5 Times in Your Life When You Shouldn’t Buy a Home

Buying a home is a major life milestone, but it's also a huge commitment. According to the National Association of Realtors, homeownership is one of the best ways to build financial security. However,...

Owe Money to the IRS? Most People Don’t Realize You Can Do This — Today

Are you eligible for the IRS Fresh Start program? Could you settle your debt for less than you currently owe?

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20 Savings Accounts That Beat Inflation Rates

Americans hoping their savings account rates will stay ahead of inflation have had a tough time over the past few years. In 2022, inflation hit its highest point in more than four decades of 9.1%,...

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Best Savings Accounts for May 2024 — Up To 5.15%

Whether you're saving for a particular goal or building up an emergency fund, putting your money in a savings account can keep your funds accessible and secure, while also growing through accrued...

Banking

Top CD Rates Today: May 7 — Earn Up To 5.75% APY

Boost your savings with a smart, short-term investment at Shoreham Bank. Their 3-month certificate of deposit account offers an impressive 5.50% APY, making it one of the top CD rates today. With just...

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The Tax Burden on the Rich and Poor in Every State

How our income taxes are calculated is a mystery to the vast number of Americans who never learned to read the tax codes or decipher tax terminology from any class in school. Start, for example, with...

Taxes

Mark Cuban Paid Millions in Taxes for 2023: Why He Doesn’t Try To Pay Less Like Us

Billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Mark Cuban pays his fair share in taxes. According to a post on X, formerly Twitter, Cuban has to pay the IRS a total of $275,900,000, as...

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Can the IRS Seize Your Tax Refund? 4 Reasons They Can (and How To Avoid It)

According to data from the IRS, the average tax refund in 2024 has been $3,011, an increase of 4.6% from one year ago. If you're still waiting for your tax refund, the IRS states that you should...