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The 2026 tax season opened January 26 — what to know before you file
The IRS began accepting 2025-year returns on Monday, January 26, 2026, kicking off a filing season shaped by new deduction amounts and tighter refund timelines.
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How the Federal Reserve sets interest rates
Eight times a year a committee in Washington moves one overnight rate, and the ripples reach your savings yield, card APR, and mortgage — here is the chain.
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What the Social Security Fairness Act changed for your benefits
The 2025 law repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, restoring fuller benefits — and back pay — to millions of public…
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The Fed cut rates in December 2025 — here is what it means for your money
The Federal Reserve lowered its target range to 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, 2025, and the effects reach savings accounts, credit cards, and loans at very…