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6 Things You Must Do If You Have More Than $5,000 in Your Checking Account

A recent GOBankingRates survey shows that nine out of 10 people have checking accounts. But despite the familiarity, the question of how much, exactly, to keep in one remains a personal finance...
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How To Verify a Cashier’s Check: 3 Precautions To Take

Unlike a personal check, a cashier's check is a direct obligation of the bank. As a result, there is virtually no risk that a cashier's check will bounce or otherwise be invalid. See: How To Guard...
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What Is the Standard Deduction for People Over 65 in 2023?

When former President Donald Trump overhauled the U.S. tax code in Dec. 2017, new income brackets and standard deduction amounts came into effect that changed how much Americans pay in taxes -- and...
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Taxes 2023: Can I Claim Day Care Costs When Filing My Return?

Is it possible to claim day care costs on a tax return? The answer to this question means more than simply claiming credit. Taxpayers should be able to meet specific guidelines to claim these costs...
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Tax Cuts: 50% of States Are Pushing For Reductions or Eliminating Taxes Altogether

While the federal government is dealing with a debt ceiling crisis, many local states have a cash surplus: so-called "rainy day funds." In fact, 27 states are now considering cutting taxes (or...

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Dave Ramsey

“The quickest right way to become a millionaire is to consistently invest over a long period of time. Don’t get distracted by market swings, trendy stocks or get-rich-quick schemes.”

Rachel Cruze

“Get this, two out of three impulse buys happen in bed on a phone! Ditch the urge to 'add to cart' and throw all that extra money toward debt or savings depending on your situation.”

Mark Cuban

“Don't follow excitement, follow your homework. People tend to chase excitement in markets thinking if everyone else is buying or selling, they should be too.”

Tori Dunlap

“Start paying off debt now. Start budgeting now. And start investing as soon as you can –– even if it's just $100 in an IRA or taking your company match each month.”

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