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Are Insurance Premiums Tax Deductible?
Are Insurance Premiums Tax Deductible? When you file your taxes, maximizing your deductions can reduce the amount you owe or even increase the size of your refund. But many taxpayers overlook important deductions, often because they’re unaware of them. So, are insurance premiums tax deductible? The answer depends on the type of insurance and a… Continue reading Are Insurance Premiums Tax Deductible?
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How Economic Trends Impact Bank Employee Layoffs
What Bank Employee Layoffs Signal About Our Economy When major industry layoffs occur, they generally signal important information about the state of our economy. Banks are making major staffing changes, resulting in the layoffs of thousands of employees already this year. More layoffs are on the way. With big banks quietly cutting more than 20,000… Continue reading How Economic Trends Impact Bank Employee Layoffs
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Soaring Mortgage Rates For Homebuyers
What Soaring Mortgage Interest Rates Mean for Homebuyers While the pandemic sent home prices soaring, the real estate market was finally starting to cool off last year, with home prices declining. Those falling prices were due in part to climbing interest rates. As interest rates increase, buyers start to put off home purchases, and the… Continue reading Soaring Mortgage Rates For Homebuyers
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Does Social Security Keep Pace with Inflation?
Planning for Retirement: Does Social Security Keep Pace with Inflation? The increased inflation during the pandemic has led to price hikes affecting everything from utilities to food to rental costs. Rising inflation results in higher costs of goods and services, which means the cost of living has increased. But what does this mean for Social… Continue reading Does Social Security Keep Pace with Inflation?
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What Are The Mistakes to Avoid When Opening a 401(k)
Mistakes to Avoid When Opening a 401(k) A 401(k) can be an excellent way to help you prepare for retirement, but like any investment, it’s important to avoid some common pitfalls. Whether you already have a 401(k) or are preparing to make your first investment, taking a moment to review these potential problems could save… Continue reading What Are The Mistakes to Avoid When Opening a 401(k)
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How To Prepare For The Return Of Student Loan Payments
Returning Student Loan Payments Mean Stress for Borrowers During the pandemic, federal student loan payments and interest were paused for years. With loan payments starting up again in October, and Congress having voted down President Biden’s bid at loan forgiveness, borrowers face the reality of having to resume making payments on their loans. Resuming loan… Continue reading How To Prepare For The Return Of Student Loan Payments
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Mortgage Rate Forecast: When Will Rates Go Down?
Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? During the early years of the pandemic, home prices skyrocketed, while mortgage rates dipped to as low as 2.78% for a 30-year fixed mortgage. But while home prices are finally starting to slow and even fall, climbing mortgage rates make buying homes and refinancing challenging. On August 21, 2023, interest… Continue reading Mortgage Rate Forecast: When Will Rates Go Down?
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