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One Man’s Post-Graduation Struggle to Enter Middle-Class America
It's harder than ever to break into middle-class America. Here's the story of one American's struggle, and the...
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Rich States, Poor States: How Much Difference Do Income Tax Rates Make?
The annual "Rich States, Poor States" report reveals how high income tax rates can harm the wealth of...
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The 529 College Savings Plan: Save for College While Lowering Your Income Tax
The 529 college savings plan is a valuable tool for anyone putting money aside for college. Read on...
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The Weight of College Loans: How Parents and Grads Can Avoid Heavy Debt
Piling up debt with college loans is like digging a hole, and a lot of Americans get in...
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Living Wage Research May Prevent You From Treading Water Financially
Looking at the living wage of where you plan to move for work can be very helpful when...
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The Capital Gains Tax and Middle-Class America: The Long and Short (Term) of It
One of the most controversial aspects of the American tax code is the capital gains tax. Here's a...
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Connecticut Income Tax: The Decline of the Nutmeg State
The year 1991 marked the beginning of a Connecticut income tax, making Connecticut the last of 11 states...
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Best Places to Raise Kids: Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo, Florida, is one of the best places to raise kids in the U.S. thanks to great schools,...
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Jessi Fearon: Being a Mother While Breaking Out of Debt
Being a mother or a father means learning to budget, save, and get out of debt, since you're...
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The Estate Tax and Its Unintended Consequences
The estate tax and inheritance tax, also called death taxes, can be particularly onerous in certain states. But...
