Personal Finance
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Who has to pay the estate tax?
the explainer Trump's new bill will permanently shift who owes federal estate tax
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Does buy now, pay later affect your credit score?
the explainer The company behind the FICO score is going to start including a person's 'buy now, pay later' payment history in its credit models
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What is credit card churning and why is it risky?
the explainer Churners frequently open new credit cards with the intent of earning a welcome bonus and accessing other perks
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What is capital gains tax and how to reduce your bill
The Explainer Capital gains tax rates have already increased once under the Labour government and could rise again
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How quarterly estimated tax payments work and when they are due
The Explainer Freelancers, small business owners and those with a side hustle may need to make more frequent tax payments
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to check your UK credit score
The Explainer A credit score is important for numerous financial arrangements, including taking out a loan, mortgage or credit card
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rates go unchanged amid economic uncertainty
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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The downsides of a 'forgotten' 401(k) and how to find it
the explainer Don't leave your old retirement plan behind
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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3 tips to save for a cruise this year
The Explainer The convenience of a cruise doesn't necessarily come cheap without some strategic planning
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Who wants to be a millionaire? The dark side of lottery wins
In The Spotlight Is hitting the jackpot a dream come true or actually a nightmare?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Real estate: A turning point for home prices?
Feature After soaring prices and bidding wars, homebuyers finally have the upper hand
By The Week US Published
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What are Pell Grants and who do they benefit?
The Explainer These are grants, not loans — meaning students do not have to repay the funds, but they must first meet certain conditions
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How do your student loans affect your credit score?
The Explainer People's scores are dropping as student loan payments resume
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Do you need flood insurance? What to know ahead of hurricane season.
the explainer Some experts recommend getting flood insurance even if you're far from the coasts
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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