On June 21, 2018, the US Supreme Court toppled more than 50 years of legal precedent when it decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair. The ruling allows the 45 states that impose state sales taxes to require online retailers to collect tax at checkout. As ...
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It’s House-Hunting Season: The 3 Essential Aspects of Any Home Search
Fall is one of the busiest times of the year for homeowners and sellers alike, but for buyers in particular, it's easy to get overwhelmed with your never-ending search. That's especially true in our current seller's market, where competition for ...
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Budgeting Over 65: How Seniors Can Afford to Age in Place
Although aging is an undeniable part of life, most of us don't want to think about how our bodies and minds will change in the future. But even if we're in excellent health now, that could all change a few years down the line.
Statistics show that ...
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3 Tips for Getting the Best Price On a Used Car
When your car starts costing you more money than it's worth, it's probably time to get a new one. You don't necessarily have to get a new car, but it will definitely be new to you.
Buying a used car can be a great way to save money and find a ...
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4 Things You Can Do to Lower Your Homeowner’s Insurance Rates
Your homeowner's insurance is there to help you in case anything goes wrong in your home. That being said, 5.3% of homeowners filed an insurance claim in 2016, according to ISO. Insurance claims can raise your rates, unfortunately.
And while there ...
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Recent Data Breach Crises Affecting Healthcare Workers
When using government contractor websites, you would hope that they are as secure as they claim. Unfortunately, one woman in Washington DC learned the hard way that this isn't always the case, and now she fears for her identity.
Alexia Park logged ...
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Con-Do or Con-Don’t: What to Consider Before Buying a Condo Investment Property
There's no denying the fact that real estate investments, when executed properly, can lead to a number of financial rewards. But while most investors think of single and multi-family homes as being the wisest investments, many people underestimate ...
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Could Your Cell Phone Be Depreciating or Obsolete?
Our homes, our cars, our jobs -- these are things we may often take for granted, but they tend to last us for quite some time. But what about things like your cell phone? We have some news for you.
According to The Guardian, tech company Apple ...
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Want to Budget Your Medical Costs? These 6 Tips Will Get You Started
When it comes to healthcare, it can be difficult to find the money to pay for all of the expenses that pile up throughout the year.
Whether it's planned costs, like insurance and prescriptions, or unplanned costs, like a trip to the emergency ...
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U.S. Credit Card Debt Surpasses $1 Trillion
Watch out, America. It's time to start thinking before you swipe your credit card.
According to ABC News, a new study from the website WalletHub says the total credit card debt of U.S. consumers exceeded $1 trillion for the first time. In 2017, ...
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Falling for This Tax Scam Will Have You Singing an Unhappy (i)Tune
Tax season is upon us -- and scammers know it. While we'd all like to think we could outwit someone who tries to defraud us, the truth is that these criminals prey on some of our biggest fears and often see substantial results. In fact, the US ...
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4 Great Budgeting Tips For Every Millennial
Shortly after ringing in the new year, many Millennials are already struggling to reach their financial resolutions. It's no wonder why; the average debt a typical millennial carries is $47,689, according to a 2015 Millennial Money Mindset Report. ...
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Here Are 3 Killer Gamification Marketing Strategies in Action
In the old media world, customers rarely interacted with a company's marketing campaigns. Radio commercials, TV, print media, and billboard advertising may have featured a call to action or phone number, but they rarely demanded active participation. ...
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5 Ways To Financially Prepare For Your Healthcare Needs
Healthcare in the United States is a hot-button political issue, ripe with disagreement. It is also immensely complicated, making it all the more difficult to wrap your head around the right answers. Of course, there is one thing almost everyone can ...
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New Survey Tells the Real Story Behind Millennial ‘Job-Hopping’
A recent survey has reflected a changing opinion on what constitutes a desirable career opportunity as more millennials cite being in a role they're passionate about as the top reason, according to Ladders.
Passion for their jobs was survey ...
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Exploring Ways to Support Dental Patients’ Health and Financial Needs
Whether you're a dental professional or a patient, you can't argue the fact that proper dental care is a necessity.
Unfortunately, dental services aren't always affordable for those with lower incomes. Medical Group Management Association data has ...
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What to Consider Before Closing a Deal on a Vacation Home
As you work to become more financially secure, leisure time might feel more precious than ever. This is why many professionals choose to purchase their own slice of paradise: a vacation home.
Whether this is a new idea for you or you've been ...
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CTRL-F: Google Searches for Their Stolen Company Bikes
When it comes to security, Google does not mess around. They are one of the top web companies in the world, perfecting their cloud storage services and changing their algorithm 500 to 600 times per year. But lately, they have one security issue that ...
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An HVAC Professional Teaches High School Students About the Field
While most people are gearing up for the winter weather with warm clothes and jackets, one high school teacher is hoping to teach his students about the ins-and-outs of a homeowner's winter lifeline, better known as the HVAC system.
According to ...
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2017 Was a Record Year in Insurance Claims Due to Natural Disasters
Insurers are expected to pay a record $135 billion to cover losses from natural disasters in 2017, according to German reinsurer Munich Re. This high costs was due to the most expensive hurricane season ever to occur in the United States and ...
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