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You Got a Personal Injury Settlement. Does the IRS Feel Your Pain?

You got a check from a legal settlement—perhaps from a personal injury lawsuit, a wrongful termination case, or a vehicle accident. You got a settlement from your insurance company, or an exit check from your former employer. Are those payouts taxable?The general rule regarding...
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The IRS Says This Is Taxable Income. Surprise!

The government canceled your student loan. A lawyer helped negotiate a lower balance on your debt obligation. You received a generous settlement at the conclusion of a lawsuit. You paid low insurance premiums through the Health Insurance Marketplace.Good news, right? Maybe. Maybe not. Stay...
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Credit Cards, Savings Accounts, Money Market: Best of the Best

Consumers are using credit cards like never before, with credit card balances currently at...
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The Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules

“O Gold! I still prefer thee unto paper, which makes bank credit like a...
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Shifting Fortunes 2025: The Year Overblown Assets Deflated?

A look back at the economy starting with the Great Financial Crisis might make...
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Less Stocks and More Bonds? Maybe. But Which Ones?

We couldn’t get enough of the roaring stock market in 2023 and 2024. Stocks...
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The Messy, Confusing, Constantly Changing Student Loan Landscape

Student loan debt has tripled since 2008. Below is timeline of recent developments and...
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Credit Cards. Auto Loans. Trouble Ahead?

Debt has been climbing ever since pandemic-related benefits came to an end. Today, two...
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Why Owning a Car Is Getting Almost as Tough as Owning a Home

As house prices continue to climb, vehicles are simultaneously getting more expensive in terms...
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Insurance Industry Facing Talent Shortage

The insurance industry is currently facing a significant talent shortage. Chief among the reasons...
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Gold Prices Hit Record Highs: Who’s Buying?

Gold and crypto are making headlines as the Trump administration shakes things up with...
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Generative AI: Great Investment, Job Killer, or Both?

Although it’s the buzzword of the moment, artificial intelligence (AI) has been with us...

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