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Ann Carrns
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An Option That Can Help Cut Housing Prices Catches On
Preapproved plans trim weeks or months off the process of getting a building permit. “Every month of delay adds costs that ultimately land on the…
‘No Essay’ College Scholarships May Have Unseen Strings Attached
Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.
You May Be Owed a Tax Refund From the Covid Era
A court ruling found that the I.R.S. shouldn’t have charged penalties and interest during the pandemic. But the government may appeal the decision.
Utility Bills Are Likely to Be Higher This Summer. Here’s What You Can Do.
The average bill is forecast to rise 8.5 percent. There are simple ways to make sure you’re not overpaying, like getting your air-conditioning checked.
You Have Some Options for Dealing With Rising Property Taxes
The average bill rose 3 percent last year, in part because of higher tax rates. There are ways to try to reduce what you owe,…
Looking for a College Scholarship on Social Media Sites? Buyer, Beware.
Students say they trust their peers’ advice more than financial advisers’, a new survey found. But experts say students need to do their own research.
Parents Who Borrowed for Children’s College Face Looming Deadline
New rules mean that parent PLUS loans have to be consolidated into a new loan by June 30 for parents to keep affordable payments. But…
Many People Will Need Long-Term Care, but Most Don’t Have Insurance to Cover It
Care for people who can’t take care of themselves is expensive, and regular health insurance doesn’t cover the cost.
The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.
President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a…
The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.
President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a…