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State and Local Sales Tax Across the Map

Among the 46 states (and the District of Columbia) with a state and/or local sales tax, the combined state and average local sales tax rates range from about 1.8% to 10.2%.

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Social Security Wage Base for 2025 Is Highest Yet

The Social Security wage base (also called the “contribution and benefit base” or the “taxable maximum”) is the amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax in a given year.

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How Much Can You Afford?

An old rule of thumb said that you could afford to buy a house that cost between one and a half and two and a half times your annual salary.

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IRA Strategies During Uncertain Markets

Recent tariff-related market gyrations caught the attention of many wary investors, including IRA owners.

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The Cost of Building a New Home in the U.S.

This information breaks down the average cost of building a new single-family home in the United States in 2024 by stages of construction.