The IRS Now Knows a Lot More About What You Sell

The agency is cracking down on unreported income from online sales.

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The Great Wealth Transfer Is Being Powered by Women

With baby boomers aging and the gender gap in lifespans growing, more women have the final word on how the…

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The Reality of GoFundMe Is That Money Often Doesn’t Go to Those Who Need It Most

Crowdfunding gives disaster victims a lifeline, but the results can be uneven.

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Your Money in the New Trump Administration: Four Things to Watch

Taxes, crypto, student loans and mortgages might be in for big changes over the next four years.

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What Happens When Your House Burns Down and You Still Have a Mortgage?

Borrowers are still on the hook but might be able to pause payments.

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What Wildfires Mean for America’s Home-Insurance Bills

With insured losses ballooning, home-insurance rates in places like Vermont and Virginia are rising, too.

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One Man’s Attempt to Get a Perfect 850 Credit Score

The grade of financial health, once a figure tucked away on loan applications, has become an everyday obsession for more…

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The One Day a Year I Spend a Lot of Money

I keep a tight rein on my spending throughout the year. But for my birthday, I focus on what I…

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If You Want to Buy a House, First Figure Out All the Hidden Costs

A home costs a lot more than just the mortgage.

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If You Want to Sell Your House, Figure Out What to Renovate First

Replacing a garage door is probably worth it, but adding a bathroom might not be.

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