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Debt Relief: How It Works and Options to Consider
Debt relief changes the terms or amount you owe to help you pay it off. Learn the pros and cons of bankruptcy, debt management, debt consolidation, debt relief programs and other options.
Jul 25, 2026
Investing
Margin Trading: What It Is and What To Know
Buying on margin means borrowing money from your broker to purchase stock. It can be risky business if a trade turns sour.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
Margin Trading: What It Is and What To Know
Buying on margin means borrowing money from your broker to purchase stock. It can be risky business if a trade turns sour.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
OTC Markets: What They Are And How They Work
OTC markets, or over-the-counter markets, are financial markets where securities that aren't traded on a major exchange are traded using broker-dealers.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
FICA Tax: Rates, How It Works in 2026
FICA is a 15.3% payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. Employees and employers split the total cost.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
Haven’t Received Your Form W-2 Yet? Take These Steps
W-2 forms are required to be sent out by Feb. 2 in 2026. Your employer should be your first point of contact if your W-2 is late.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
Arizona State Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2026
The Arizona state income tax rate is 2.5%. Whether you need to file an Arizona state tax return depends on income, tax filing status and residency.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
OASDI Tax: What It Is, How It Works
OASDI tax, also known as Social Security tax, is collected from paychecks to fund the Social Security program. In 2026, the OASDI tax rate is 6.2% for employees and 12.4% for self-employed people.
Aug 1, 2026
Taxes
Georgia State Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2026
Georgia state income taxes depend on taxable income and residency status. In 2025 (taxes filed in 2026), the state income tax rate is 5.19%.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Will U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Change Prices at the Pump?
Trump vows to tap Venezuela’s oil, but political and investment hurdles mean effects on U.S. gas prices will be slow to materialize.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Americans Split on Using AI for Personal Finances
About half say AI will have a positive impact on their personal finances.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Synchrony Bank Review
Synchrony Bank offers high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and CDs with competitive rates. While it doesn’t provide checking accounts, its savings options include ATM access and check-writing capabilities. Learn how Synchrony stacks up against other banks.
Jul 4, 2026