Personal Finance
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How likely are you to get audited by the IRS?
The Explainer The odds are greater for some than others
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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How (and why) to have the inheritance talk with family sooner than later
The Explainer The hard conversations aren't going to get any easier if you wait
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to find cheaper car insurance as premiums accelerate
The Explainer Car insurance costs are rising but there are ways to put the brakes on price rises
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Should you use a 529 plan? What to know about this college savings option.
The Explainer This tax-advantaged savings account can be used to pay tuition or buy textbooks
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of a high-yield savings account
The Explainer They can pay up to 10 times more than a standard savings account
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Gray divorce is on the rise and it can have major financial implications
The Explainer Divorce that occurs later in life between older adults presents particular challenges
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The new tax rules to expect this financial year
The Explainer From frozen thresholds to reduced allowances, there are plenty of changes that could help – and hinder – your savings
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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When do solar panels make sense? What to consider before going solar.
The Explainer It's a big and costly project, but benefits include long-term savings and property value increase
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What is the best way to use your tax refund?
The Explainer It may be tempting to splurge — but there are smarter places to put that money
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The great wealth transfer: who stands to gain?
Under the radar Millennials are forecast to inherit a fortune but are they qualified to handle sudden riches?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why 401(k) early withdrawals are on the rise — and what to consider before you do it
The Explainer It actually has some notable financial consequences
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What is shrinkflation and why is it happening?
The Explainer The practice reduces the size of a product without lowering the price — and it's perfectly legal
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Is it ever worth taking a pay cut?
The Explainer Though a lower income will mean reworking your budget, it can also mean more free time and a better work-life balance
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What is dynamic pricing, and how will its increasing adoption affect your wallet?
Speed Read The practice of adjusting prices based on demand is becoming more common
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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