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Study: The Easiest and Hardest States to Save Money in 2025
When it comes to saving money, where you live matters. Back in 2022, I wrote a story about remote workers…
The 1099 Tax Form: A Guide For Freelancers And Contractors
If you’re self-employed, you’re not going to receive a W-2 from an employer like some of your peers. Instead, you’ll…
How To Set Up A Payment Plan With The IRS
You recently filed your tax return and expected a refund. Instead, you got the opposite result — a hefty bill…
What To Do If Your Tax Refund Is Wrong
In 2024, the IRS issued nearly 105 million refunds to taxpayers with an average refund of more than $3,100. If…
Form 1040-X: How To Fix A Mistake On Your Tax Return
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate If you discover an error after filing your tax return — whether it…
How To Use A Credit Card To Cover Health Expenses
Key takeaways The best way to pay medical bills is to set up a payment plan with the provider directly,…
How to Calculate How Much Home Equity You Have
Key takeaways Knowing how to calculate home equity gives homeowners a way to understand their home’s worth — and potentially…
Why Are Houses So Expensive?
Key takeaways A persistent shortage of available homes has led to intense competition among buyers, contributing to rising prices. In…
Inflation eased in March. Here’s what you should do with your savings now
The annual rate of inflation has reached its lowest level in four years, according to the consumer price index (CPI)…
What Happens if You Outlive Your Term Life Insurance?
Key takeaways Term life insurance ends after a set number of years, but that doesn’t always mean your need for…
