If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the tax code, it can be complicated to figure out whether – and how much – you ...

A new study finds that vulnerable populations, especially communities of color and communities with limited English fluency, ...

A new $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and less taxes on tips and overtime are some of the biggest changes for your 2025 tax return. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has ...

Homeownership is more expensive than ever: In nearly half the country, the median household income isn't enough for a three-bedroom house. For low-income households, defined as those earning less than ...

With the 2025 rate cuts now complete, many investors are looking to add quality high-yield monthly-pay ETFs. Fed Chair Powell was less hawkish than expected in his post-cut remarks and indicated that ...

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OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he supports a state income tax on those who make more than $1 million a year. The proposal, he said, would be tied to reducing sales taxes on baby and hygiene ...

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You might think a comfortable salary means you've made it. That's not always true anymore. The middle class income range spans from $56,600 to $169,800 for 2025, with upper middle class households ...

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but in 2025 the bar has shifted higher and become more dependent on where you live. A salary that once felt aspirational can now be barely ...

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I was, quite literally, stunned. For a few moments I simply couldn’t form words. This is not a common occurrence for me — at least so I’ve been told on occasion. Yet, there I was, shocked into silence ...