Renters Tax Credit: Up to $1,000 in Five States, and the Fall Deadline Nobody Mentions
Five states pay renters a property tax credit worth up to $1,000, and Maryland's deadline is October 1. Here is how the arithmetic works and how to claim it.
Fed Rate Hike September 2026: What It Does to Your Savings and Your Debt
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on September 16, and the number itself is small. A quarter of a percentage point, taking the target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. The vote was 12 to 0.…
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How to Cash Out Unused Credit Card Rewards Before They Lose Value
Somewhere in your phone right now there is probably a balance you have forgotten about. Maybe it is $64 in cash back on a card you stopped carrying in March. Maybe it is a pile of airline…
Are Voluntary Benefits Worth It? 49 Cents of Each Dollar Comes Back
Open enrollment adds accident and hospital indemnity plans to your menu. Carrier results show about 49 cents of each premium dollar returns as benefits.
How to Refinance a Car Loan and Save $61 a Month Without Waiting on the Fed
Wondering whether to refinance a car loan before the Fed's September meeting? Credit unions charge about 2 points less than banks. Here is the real math.
