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Tax season anxiety: How to stop stressing and start filing
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1463+ words) If your chest gets tight when you sit down to look at tax forms or your mind goes down a rabbit hole of imagining worst-case scenarios (Fines! Jail!), you're one of millions of people who dread April 15. Financial stress is…...
Is assisted living tax-deductible? What you can and can’t claim
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (689+ words) Assisted living and long-term care expenses are tax-deductible when they meet certain criteria established by the IRS. These criteria include, but aren't limited to: IRS Publication 502 defines deductible medical expenses as "the cost of equipment, supplies, devices, and services whose…...
Millennials are the most underinsured generation in the US, new life insurance data shows
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (718+ words) Why are Millennials so much likely to be underinsured " and what can carriers do to help close this gap? Data reveals that there's an underinsurance crisis that's being felt by millions of Millennials just as they're making major life decisions…...
Oakland figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold medal story has a surprising lesson for cities
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1214+ words) It could have easily become a high-rise luxury condo complex. Or maybe a struggling office tower now being converted into luxury condos. Maybe a parking garage, or a data center. But instead, 30 years ago this spring, Alameda County Parcel Number…...
529 plans just got a major upgrade. Here’s what high earners need to know
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1066+ words) The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July 2025, brought a wave of tax changes. Permanent tax brackets, updated standard deductions, and itemized deduction modifications got the attention. But buried inside the legislation are meaningful updates to 529 savings plans…...
The tax breaks caregivers miss: How families leave thousands on the table every filing season
1+ week, 3+ day ago (356+ words) Over 63 million Americans provide unpaid care for a child, aging parent, spouse, or disabled family member, and more than a third report financial hardship as a result. Yet, every year, millions of family caregivers leave significant tax savings on the…...
2026 insurance satisfaction survey: How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Boomers compare
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1625+ words) Boomers are more likely to be impressed by their insurer's range of policy offerings, especially with auto insurance (88%), while Millennials report the highest satisfaction with the digital experience (85% for both auto and home). Across all generations, satisfaction with ease of…...
The big reveal: Unveiling the extent of your wealth to your heirs
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (328+ words) Let's go back to the magic analogy. Think about a child who believes in magic. The wonder in their eyes, the excitement in their voice. But as they grow older, they start to understand that magic is not real. This…...
Complete guide to senior home safety: Solutions for aging in place
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1025+ words) As your loved ones grow older, their everyday routines can become more challenging, and what was once a safe home may instead become a high-risk environment. Although many seniors consider moving to nursing homes or retirement communities, 75% of Americans aged…...
The 10 Worst States to Call Home in 2026
2+ week, 2+ day ago (188+ words) Where you live affects everything " your paycheck, your health, your safety, even how long you sit in traffic. While some states shine for affordability, job growth, and quality schools, others struggle across multiple measures that make day-to-day life harder. To…...