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Standard Deduction for a Widow Over 65: Rules and Strategies

The standard deduction for a widow over 65 can be higher than that of the…

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Standard Deduction for Married Filing Separately: Tax planning

Deciding how to file your taxes as a married couple can have a meaningful impact…

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2025: The Year Of Luxury At The Top, Less Regulation All Around

When I offered my annual credit card predictions around this time last year, I speculated…

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Laid off with a monthly mortgage payment. How do you manage? |

Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate You’ve lost your job. Who are you going to call?  It…

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When I Claim My $3,200 Social Security, Will My Wife Automatically Get a Spousal Benefit?

Spousal benefits are Social Security payments based on a spouse’s lifetime earnings record, and a…

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Most Holiday Staples Cost More This Year. Here’s How To Budget

After two years of cheaper deals and better prices, holiday shoppers may have to reach…

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Home Equity Rates Hold Steady At Two-Year Lows

Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates were unchanged in the latest week, holding…

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Mortgage Rates Rise Amid Post-Fed Volatility

Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates jumped higher this week,…

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Rents Are Falling. Will Home Prices Follow?

Good news for those looking for more affordable housing: Rents keep falling. In October, rents…

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Can You Lose Money On A CD

PeopleImages/Getty Images Key takeaways CDs are among the safest places to keep your money, but…

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