Jeremy Nunes calls it the “money pit.” The three-bedroom, ranch-style home in central Illinois looked like a dream when Nunes and his wife purchased it…
Key takeaways Unsecured debt, such as credit cards, student loans, medical bills and high-interest loans can all be consolidated. Debt consolidation can simplify your bill-paying strategy by consolidating multiple accounts into one new loan with…
Joe Raedle / Getty Images Key takeaways TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler program offering expedited airport screening to members. Memberships for TSA PreCheck start at $77 and are good for five years. Several credit cards can help you get TSA PreCheck for free, usually through a statement credit toward…
A health savings account (HSA) can support your retirement plan through tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. But not all insurance premiums qualify, so it’s important to know which costs you can and cannot cover with HSA funds. A financial advisor can help you review…
Key takeaways The federal income tax rates for 2026, 2025 and 2024 are: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. In the U.S., taxpayers’ income may be subject to more than one of the tax rates above, depending on how much income falls into each tax bracket. While federal…
An inherited non-qualified stretch annuity pays out over many years instead of all at once. Only the earnings in each payment are taxable because the original contributions were made with after-tax dollars. Spreading payments over time can lower the yearly tax bill and keep the remaining balance growing tax-deferred. Distribution…
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MANCHESTER, Tenn. – Several US sawmills are struggling to stay open after industry leaders said years of trade uncertainty have drained export markets and tightened margins. The Hardwood Federation estimates at least one sawmill is…
