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Doing your taxes this year will likely be tougher than usual

Filing taxes is rarely simple, and for many taxpayers it will get even more complicated this year. So that you can safely file your taxes, know what the problems could be this year.

Top budgeting apps for couples to manage their money

Before the tense money discussions become full-on arguments, you and your partner need to get on the same page about your shared finances… or better yet, the same app.

20 money mistakes to avoid making in the name of love

From secrecy and poor communication to conflicting priorities and plain old bad decisions, some of the best relationship advice helps two people avoid the pitfalls of money mistakes in romance.

How to get the best deal on your trade-in car

If you’re bringing an old car to the dealership as part of your negotiations for a new set of wheels, your job is to squeeze every possible dollar out of the vehicle you’re trading in

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Burned through your retirement savings? Here’s how to bounce back

The good news is that your lack of savings isn’t the end of the world. You might be disadvantaged in terms of time — an important asset in saving for your golden years — but there are steps you can take now to prepare for a happy, prosperous retirement.

11 financial tips for the single person

To live your best life as captain of your own ship, you’ve got to commit to making the right choices. Here are 11 financial tips for singles to heed.

5 ways to get paid to be a test subject

From market research to medical tests, being a test subject offers an opportunity for people young and old to fatten up their wallets with cash, checks and gift cards

Ways to save cash on Valentine’s Day flowers

Thirty-five percent of Valentine’s Day shoppers are expected to buy flowers for the big day, Feb. 14.

If you dread Mondays, here’s how to fix that

A 2018 LinkedIn survey found that 80% of professionals experience the “Sunday Scaries” — but fortunately, there are things you can do to ease your Sunday night anxiety.

25 careless common car mistakes that will cost you

The right driving and car maintenance habits can go a long way toward getting more of those miles to pass before you come up against the inevitable car repair.

50 mindless ways you’re burning through your paycheck

Budgeting your money is important, but even with a budget in hand, you might be spending and wasting your hard-earned dollars without even knowing it.

Visit US national parks for free in 2020

To encourage travelers to visit new places, the National Park Service will waive fees for five days in 2020.

How to legally avoid paying taxes

There are ways to reduce some — or all — of your tax bill legally. Read on to learn more about how to avoid paying taxes without breaking any laws.

4 bizarre ways people avoided paying taxes

Some Americans have turned not paying taxes into something of an art form, securing deductions for things that would normally seem entirely off-limits. Here are some pretty novel ideas for how not to pay taxes.

Here’s what happens to your debt when you die

A number of factors dictate what happens to debt when you die, including whether anyone co-signed on a loan, if the debtor had assets and what type of debt they held. Laws also vary from state to state.

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