MetLife may be best known for using Snoopy and the Peanuts gang to advertise its services for over 30 years, but the company also has a decent homeowners insurance policy to help secure your most valuable investment. Founded in 1868 by William P. Stewart, the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company had …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com In recent years, scammers have targeted a growing number of taxpayers. Now, added protections can help guard you from such fraud. The IRS has announced that multi-factor authentication will be available on all 2021 online tax preparation products. With multi-factor authentication, you must provide two …
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California is home to low auto insurance minimums and premiums that are comparable to the national average. Plus, there’s even a statewide program to help low-income residents get more affordable coverage. Even with these perks, it’s smart to evaluate multiple providers to get the best car insurance in California with …
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PR Image Factory / Shutterstock.com Welcome to the season of gift-giving! And after the year we’ve all had, who couldn’t use a wonderful surprise or two? But before you start wrapping, take a moment to explore the art and science of picking proper presents. From poor presentation to surprise pets, …
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A few years ago, when I was using TurboTax to prepare our family’s income tax return, my youngest child hopped up on my lap. He had the insatiable curiosity that only a five-year-old can possess, and thus he immediately began peppering me with questions. What are you doing? What are …
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Photo by Just dance / Shutterstock.com The holidays are almost here, and Old St. Nick soon will be climbing down chimneys and leaving presents behind. Want to help Santa dream up ideas for stocking stuffers? Take a look at these great ideas for men, women and children. Just note that …
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Political pressure is building to discuss our nation’s $ 1.6 trillion in student loan debt. In fact, last month more Google searches for “student loan debt” were made than ever before. 1.6 trillion is a difficult number to visualize or wrap your head around. We love playing with data and …
Read More »According to YouGov, most Americans donate to charity in some fashion each year, and for good reason. There are countless worthwhile causes out there that can make the world a better place for a surprisingly small amount of money. There’s also a personal finance benefit: charitable donations offer tax benefits …
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Photo by Nadino / Shutterstock.com If you are a retiree who finds it tough to make ends meet, join the club. Retiree households had an estimated median income of just $ 29,000 before taxes in 2019, according to the 20th annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of Retirees. Even worse, just over …
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