What's New with Tax Returns in 2025 for US Citizens

In 2025, people in the United States will notice some important changes to their tax returns. These updates might seem small, but they’re important because they can affect how much money you owe the government at the...

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States Baby Boomers Are Moving Away From

A surge in property taxes is pushing American retirees to leave expensive states for more affordable ones, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting's recent data analysis.   Why It's Happening Across almost al...

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2025's Tax Refunds Are Bigger Than Last Year's, Says the IRS

The IRS has shared some good news for those who filed their taxes for the year 2024 in 2025: the average tax refund has grown to $3,382. This is a 6.3% increase from before.  Why are refunds bigger? It'...

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$5,000 DOGE Bonus: How This Payout Stands Apart from Previous Stimulus Money

There's quite a buzz around the idea of handing out $5,000 checks to 79 million American households, a plan initiated by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, dubbed the DOGE Div...

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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Smaller This Year

The tax filing season kicked off on February 19, 2025, and it's set to wrap up on April 15. This is the period when everyone in the U.S. needs to file their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and for many, it...

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Big News for Retirees: Bigger Checks Coming in March

March is bringing some welcome news for many Americans, especially those receiving Social Security benefits. This month, the checks being sent out will be a bit heavier than they've been in past years! Here's w...

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Double Payments Alert: What Social Security Recipients Need to Know for February

In the last week of February, people who get benefits from the United States Social Security are in for a nice surprise - two payments might land in their bank accounts through Direct Deposit. ...

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Get Ready for a Special Social Security Payment Before Valentine's Day

This February, just before Valentine's Day, the Social Security Administration is sending out retirement checks to those who qualify. To get this payment in time for the holiday, you'll need to m...

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Changes to Student Loan Payments and Credit Scores

For the first time in nearly five years, missed student loan payments could now lower your credit score. This change follows the end of a suspension on loan payments that was in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.  ...

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How a Balance Transfer Credit Card Can Reduce Your Debt

If you're struggling with credit card debt, you're not alone. With interest rates often soaring above 21%, it can feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of debt. However, there's a strategy that...

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