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Three tax votes in November that will affect high earners
Voters will decide whether to raise or lower taxes on the wealthy in multiple states next month, with California leading the way with a potential wealth tax.
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Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
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How Teachers Can Maximize Their 403(b) and 457(b) Plans
Eligible education workers can contribute to 403(b) and 457(b) plans, giving them flexibility when deciding how to save and use retirement funds.
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5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as He Snags His Hollywood Prize
The tech scion has given his combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount a new name: Skydance. Now he must make tough decisions about news, movies, streaming, sports and debt.
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Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
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How to Get a VAT Tax Refund
Here are the steps to get your money back on VAT taxes, which are widespread in Europe and are bundled into the costs of certain items that travelers take home with them.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: big changes for small differences
Longer battery life, better screen, upgraded Siri and new variable aperture camera in refreshed design from last year’s model Apple’s smaller Pro iPhone gets the best kind of spec bump for 2026: longer battery life, faster chips…
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The job interview question you don't have to answer
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.
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Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%
Many cases involve criminals using other people’s identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and family The total amount stolen by criminals who hack into people’s emails and social media accounts and then pretend to be…
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How to Split Expenses on a Group Trip Without Fighting
From bachelorette trips to family vacations, group travel can cause relationship-ending fallouts. Here’s how to navigate difficult conversations about finances.
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Even ‘Bond King’ Bill Gross warns ‘don’t own bonds’ as long-term debt enters a new ear of volatility
"Be prepared for the end of 'what you are used to' stock markets and higher volatility in prices for the benchmark 10-year Treasury bonds."
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Wills vs Trusts: How to Decide What's Right for Your Family
Does your estate plan need a will, a trust or both? Understanding how these tools work, and what your family needs, will help you make the right choice.
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High mortgage rates are trapping homeowners in place, and making renovations harder to afford
Homeowners are stuck in houses they might have left by now due to the low mortgage rates of the past, and can't even remodel with HELOCs too expensive to tap.
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Why It’s Easier To FIRE At 35 Than At 50
9 Best Roth IRAs of October 2026
‘People are deserting it’: why are London mansions struggling to sell?
The best dehumidifiers: 14 favourites to beat damp and cut bills, tested
United Credit Cards Launch New Welcome Offers, Up to 100,000 Miles
I’m 71 and still working. I earn $108,000 a year. Am I doing the right thing?
As Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2023, Buyers Look at ARMs
Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Questions for Paid Return Preparers
