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Taxes
7 Tax Planning Strategies to Know in 2026
Tax planning isn't just for tax pros. Here are seven tax strategies and concepts that will help you do your own tax planning so that you can save money.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
Ohio State Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2025-2026
Ohio state income tax brackets depend on taxable income and residency status. The state has three tax rates: 0%, 2.75% and 3.125%.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Sinking Fund: Why You Need One in 2026
Sinking funds help you save for planned expenses -- think vacations, holiday shopping and car upkeep -- in small chunks over time. This savings strategy can help keep your emergency fund and budget intact.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Freelancer Taxes: A Guide for Filing With a Side Hustle
If you became a freelancer or independent contractor last year, here are a few ways that side gig might shift things this tax-filing season.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Best Grocery List App: Top Choices in 2026
Discover the best grocery list apps to save money and stay organized. Compare top-rated options, like AnyList, Bring! and Our Groceries.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
How to Invest in Oil: A Beginner’s Guide
Investing in oil doesn't mean you have to own the oil yourself. Oil mutual funds and oil stocks make it easy to invest in energy.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
Filing Status: What It Is, How to Choose
There are five tax filing statuses. Your status can have a big effect on your tax bill, credit eligibility and more.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI): What It Is, How to Calculate
Adjusted gross income (AGI) equals gross income minus certain adjustments to income. Gross income includes money from jobs, investments or other sources.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
6 Best Places to Buy a Used iPhone (or Other Cell Phone)
In the market for a used iPhone or other cell phone model? Learn how to find a trusted site and what questions to ask before making a purchase.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is Stagflation? Are We Experiencing It Now?
Stagflation combines high consumer prices with a no-growth economy. The job market contracts, compounding cost-of-living issues.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
5 Best-Performing Rare Earth Stocks (And Why the Middle East Matters for Rare Earth Miners)
Strategic metals like lithium and neodymium are important to high-tech manufacturing. We're looking at the top rare earth stocks, and why recent geopolitical tensions have moved them.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
IRS Customer Service: Phone Numbers, Hours
The main IRS phone number is 800-829-1040, but lesser-known customer service numbers could help you skip the line and talk to a person faster.
Aug 1, 2026