Here’s why researchers argue the government must act if anything is to change — plus what other breaks families can count on ...

Through Feb. 21, the latest date currently available on the IRS website, the agency has issued 29,615,000 refunds, roughly ...

As inflation and interest rates have been running hot for the last few years, costs for the average American have skyrocketed. For those living paycheck to paycheck, these recent price pressures ...

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Legislators are preparing for a new round of battles with businesses intent on again stopping a proposed sales tax on some ...

Very few people need $50,000 or more in their savings accounts. Here's a simple way to put extra cash to work.

Your net worth can say a lot about your financial life. It is easy to calculate and is a quick way to compare yourself to others at your income level. Just what is net worth? “Net worth is a key ...

In 2024, Georgia simplified its tax system by consolidating its six tax rates into one flat tax rate of 5.39%. The flat rate was initially set to be 5.49%, but a July 2024 bill decreased it by 0.10%.

Illinois has a 6.25% state sales tax. Localities can add as much as 4.75%, and the average combined rate is 8.890%, according to the Tax Foundation. Residents of Illinois must pay sales tax on ...