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7 Ways Decluttering Your Home Saves You Money, According to Frugal Living YouTuber Kate Kaden

If you've been putting off your spring cleaning tasks, you're missing out on more than just having a tidier, less stressful living space. Kate Kaden, a YouTuber who regularly shares her favorite...

By Ashley Donohoe | Apr 23, 2024 | 3 min Read

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Financial Experts: 7 Things You’ll Regret Doing With a $10K Raise

When you get a significant raise, it can be tempting to splurge on something big -- like a vacation, new computer or another big-ticket item. But while rewarding yourself for your hard work doesn't...

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?

Retirement

I Retired in My 70s: Here’s My Monthly Budget

Much of the conversation around retirement and financial planning involves making sure you're financially ready to take the big plunge out of the workforce and into the open seas of life as a retiree....

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Barclays Bank CD Rates for April 2024

Barclays is a London-based bank that operates as an online bank in the United States. As such, it offers high-yield savings accounts and CDs with competitive interest rates. By focusing on savings...

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American Express Savings Rates for April 2024

All information about American Express® Savings has been collected independently by GOBankingRates and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express. American Express® Savings is not...

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6 Things To Do Now If You Have More Than $5,000 in Your Checking Account

A recent GOBankingRates survey shows that 9 out of 10 people possess checking accounts. But despite the familiarity, the question of how much cash one should have in an account remains as a personal...

Taxes

Here’s How Much Your State Collects on Every Type of Tax

When it comes time to pay the taxman, we're all in the same boat. But what we pay isn't always the same. Find out how much your state collects from each person.

Taxes

More Than Half Are Expecting the Same Tax Refund This Year — How Much Did They Actually Get?

The Internal Revenue Service recently revealed updated figures for the 2024 tax season -- through April 6, the agency had processed more than 100 million individual tax returns and was expecting tens...

Taxes

1035 Exchange: How To Exchange an Annuity or Life Insurance Policy Tax-Free

If you're looking to update a cash-value life insurance policy or annuity, you may have heard of the 1035 exchange. This IRS provision allows you to exchange one policy for another without any tax...