AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar18 hours agoPriced out of Americaverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Kelli María KorduckiAmelia Basista and JP Stonestreet call 2015 their "year from hell" — the final straw that sent them packing to South America. Stonestreet was 43 and working as a self-employed web developer when he began experiencing strange nerve pain in his hands, feet, and legs. After a frightening afternoon …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar1 day agoWant to Save Space? Here’s How Long to Keep Bank Statements, Tax Returns, Receipts + Moreverified_publisherFirst for Women - Alexandra KayExpert tips for knowing when you can tame the paper clutter in your home. Bank statements, credit card bills, tax papers — it’s amazing how many …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar1 day ago3 things that surprised me about going from owning a home to rentingverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Written by Jennifer Streaks; edited by Libby KaneConventional wisdom is that, in the long run, owning a home is wiser than renting. But before you jump on this bandwagon, I encourage you to run the numbers. Building wealth does not have to include owning a home, and owning a home is not the only way to build wealth. Renting is not a waste of time …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar1 day agoHow Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Trust? - SmartAsset | SmartAssetSmartAsset - Written by Rickie Houston CEPF®A living trust is an estate planning vehicle that protects your assets against taxes and probate after you die. There are multiple types of trusts, …
AvatarMatt MagnusonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoBaby On A Budget: Must-Have Items to Snag Secondhand vs. What to Splurge on Newarnienicola.com - Arnie NicolaGetting ready for a new bundle of joy can be exciting, however it’s also easy to get carried away and blow the budget. This can lead to overspending …
This story is about subsidized flood insurance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.AvatarMatt MagnusonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoFEMA is making an example of this Florida boomtown. Locals call it ‘revenge politics.’grist.org - Jake BittleThe Biden administration is trying to punish Lee County for rebuilding flood-prone homes. The state’s Republican politicians are fighting back. When …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar2 days agoIRS Has Issued $201B in Tax Refunds, With 2024's Filing Season Ending Today. What to Knowverified_publisherCNET - Mary-Elisabeth CombsThe 2024 tax season has been going since the end of January, and for many tax payers, the 2024 filing season officially wraps up today (unless you've filed an extension or been given more time to file from the IRS due to local natural disasters). The amount of tax refund money the IRS has sent out …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar1 day agoThe IRS Owes 940,000 Taxpayers $1B in Tax Refunds From 2021. How to Claim Your Moneyverified_publisherCNET - Mary-Elisabeth Combs, Clifford ColbyThe IRS might owe you some money from your 2021 refund, including payment for the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit. If you didn't file taxes in 2021 because you didn't think you qualified, you forgot or simply didn't want to deal with the stress of filing, the IRS could be holding onto this money for …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar3 days agoThe income everyday Americans earn in every U.S. state—see how your salary measures upverified_publisherCNBC - Kamaron McNairIn 2023, the median annual wage for all U.S. workers was $48,060, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which means Americans in around half …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar3 days agoiOS 17.4: View Your Apple Cash's Virtual Card Numbers in 4 Easy Stepsverified_publisherCNET - Zachary McAuliffeWhen Apple released iOS 17.4 on March 5, the update introduced a few bug fixes and a host of new features to your iPhone, including more Stolen Device Protection settings and transcripts in Podcasts. And one of those new features is virtual card numbers for Apple Cash, allowing you to use Apple Pay …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar2 days agoJust Hours Left to File Your Taxes on Time. Here's How to File a Tax Extension Onlineverified_publisherCNET - Katie Teague, Laura Michelle DavisTaxes are due today, April 15, unless your area was impacted by a natural disaster or you live in Massachusetts or Maine (folks in those states get two extra days to file because of state holidays). If you don't think you can finish filing your income taxes by tonight's deadline, don't panic — you …
AvatarMatt MagnusonAvatarAvatar4 days ago4 tips for lowering your healthcare costsverified_publisherFast Company - Emily Guy BirkenAnyone who has ever tried to dispute a medical bill knows that there is a subtext of “You’ll pay through the nose and LIKE IT” to healthcare costs. Not only are the billing details confusing, but the requirements for insurance coverage seem to be in a constant state of flux. It can seem as though …