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How Tax Reform Has Impacted the Housing Market
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted in 2017, it reduced tax breaks for homeowners. Mainly, it lowered the cap on the mortgage interest deduction to $750,000, down from $1 million, and the deduction for state and local property taxes was capped at $10,000. At the time, housing experts and economists said the chan
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CONNECTICUT MONEY: US economy stronger than predicted
Growth in the U. S. economy was stronger than expected in the third quarter, and most forecasts call for continued solid growth in 2020, although at a slower pace than 2018-2019. The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 1.9 percent in the third quarter, down slightly from 2 percent in the second quar
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Minimizing Taxes When You Inherit Money
Illustration by Cha Pornea Unless you spend your winters in Aspen and your summers in the Hamptons, you probably don’t have to worry about paying
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App Fraud is on the Rise: Here’s What ikConsumers Should Know to Protect Themselves
Money transfer apps like Zelle have made our lives much easier – need to pay a friend your share of the dinner bill or send your sibling half of mom’s
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Building Better Money Habits in 2026: Plan, Build, Grow
Learn how to build better money habits in 2026 using a simple plan-build-grow approach that helps reduce stress and create lasting financial progress.
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Data Secure Apps Offer Bank Customers Peace of Mind
Making mobile deposits. Checking account balances. Paying bills. Consumers have embraced online banking via their mobile banking apps. Yet one in five (21%) U.
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Empty Shelves? You Can Still Give Great
Empty Shelves? You Can Still Give Great Presents (and Save Money) The shortages are getting real: a Deloitte report finds that 75% of
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How Much Should You Put Into Your Savings Account? Here's One Way to Decide
How much money should you keep in savings depends on your financial needs. Here are three steps to determine what's right for you
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Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Can Save You Thousands. But Not Everyone Should Do It
In general, financial advisors (and common sense) would tell you that paying down debt is a smart money move. A new report from a major mortgage lender, however, shows that while many homeowners make extra payments on their loans, those who do so often aren’t in a position to benefit.
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5 Tax Strategies for Small-Business Owners
Small-business owners are increasingly being congratulated for their contributions to the economy. They create jobs, provide much-needed services, promote diversity and put money back into their communities. Yet, those same business owners often are so busy with their day-to-day pursuits that they neglect their own fin