fizkes / Shutterstock.comYou did everything right. You kept your income moderate, sold some appreciated stock, and assumed most of your gains would land in the 0% capital gains bracket. Then you filed, and your capital gains tax was an unpleasant surprise. Capital gains and qualified dividends can quietly bump you into a higher capital gains bracket because they layer on top of taxable income in your return.
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Gemini / GoogleA new, “highly mutated” COVID strain is quickly gaining ground in the United States, according to new data. Variant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada,” first drew the attention of health officials earlier this year when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization noted it had appeared in at least 23 countries and accounted for up to 30% of cases in some Eastern…
TheaDesign / Shutterstock.comIf you’re 65 or older and own your home, there’s a decent chance your county owes you a smaller property tax bill — and nobody at the county is going to call to tell you. Nearly every state offers some form of property tax relief aimed at older homeowners. The problem? The government isn’t in the business of chasing you down to hand you money. You have to ask. And most eligible seniors never…
Introduction to Affiliate Marketing Affiliate marketing represents a revolutionary approach to earning income online, particularly for those just starting their journey in the digital landscape. Essentially, it functions as a performance-based system where individuals or entities, known as affiliates, promote products or services of other companies in exchange for a commission on sales or leads generated through their promotional efforts. This model has gained significant traction, especially because it allows individuals to monetize their online presence without needing to create their own products. The significance of affiliate marketing can be observed through its suitability for beginners in 2026. As more…
f.t.Photographer / Shutterstock.comLong gone are the days when you needed to clip physical coupons. Today, the best coupons are the cash back apps that help shoppers earn rebates on everyday purchases, like groceries, gas and online shopping. Install these apps on your phone or computer, and most of them will automatically start helping you save. Popular options like Rakuten, Ibotta, Upside and Fetch Rewards give users small…
Most physicians have a number somewhere in their head. A retirement target. A portfolio balance they’ve been told they need to reach before they can think about slowing down or stepping back. The problem isn’t the number itself. The problem is how we’ve been taught to think about it. We treat it like a finish line. Something to grind toward. And because it lives out there in the abstract, somewhere between a mutual fund balance and a vague sense of “enough,” it’s almost impossible to tell whether you’re close. What I want to offer here is a different approach. Instead…
Gemini / GoogleThe Washington DC area is known as one of the most expensive parts of the country to rent a home, and renters across the region are feeling the squeeze as prices climb. Where you live in the DMV can significantly impact your monthly rent, with some cities commanding far higher prices than others. Zumper, a digital marketplace for rentals, recently released its report of the most and least…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersHyundai Motor America is recalling more than 290,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect that could cause the driver and passenger seat belt anchors to detach. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a detached seat belt anchor “will not adequately restrain the seat occupant,” increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The recall impacts certain…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersPresident Donald Trump said the price of oil and gas could remain elevated before the midterm elections in November, hours after in-person peace talks between the U.S. and Iran failed. “It could be the same or maybe a little bit higher, but it should be around the same,” Trump told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo in an interview on April 12. The comment came on the…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersAt 96 years old, I find that life is a series of competing realities. Two weeks ago, I felt a surge of energy and began planning a trip to Washington, D.C. Two days later, I felt totally exhausted. I began to wonder — am I “young-old” or “old-old”? The answer continually changes. As a psychologist who has spent decades studying transitions, I have found that the most difficult transition isn’t…