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Can Home Improvements Lower Your Tax Bill? It Depends

Most home improvements are not tax deductible — with one possible exception. In certain situations, you may be able to deduct improvements deemed necessary for medical reasons

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Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA

529 plans were created in 1996 to give families a tax-advantaged way to save for college.

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Financial Regrets

A 2023 survey found that about three out of four U.S. adults had a financial regret.

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What Does the Future Hold for Social Security and Medicare?

Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds provide detailed reports to Congress that track the programs’ current financial condition

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Homeownership

What is it? If you’re like most consumers, homeownership involves the largest financial transaction you’ll participate in during your lifetime.

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