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Taxes
Data: Taxpayers Missing Out on Chance to File for Free
Free File is a program that allows the majority of taxpayers to file their federal income tax returns for free through participating software companies. But the service remains woefully underused.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
How Many Bitcoins Are There?
Bitcoin has released about 19.96 million of the 21 million total coins its source code will ever make available. But the last coins won't be minted until 2140.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
When to Splurge and When to Save
Splurging can be a smart move, but it often requires proactive planning. Here's how to decide when to save and when to splurge.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Commodities: What They Are and How To Invest in Them
Commodities are a popular investment for adding diversity to a portfolio, and hedging against rising inflation and stock market volatility.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
IDShield Review: Is It Worth the Cost?
IDShield is an identity theft monitoring service that can alert you to instances where your personal information — like your Social Security number or even your email login credentials — has been exposed.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
U.S. Department of the Treasury: News and Status
The U.S. The Department of the Treasury is charged with managing all federal finances, including public debt, government spending, taxes and more. It also advises the government on fiscal, trade and economic policy.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
0DTE: What Investors Should Know About Zero-Day Options
Zero-day options expire in less than one day. We're examining the recent popularity of "0DTE" options trading and its risks.
Aug 8, 2026
Investing
Stock Analysis: An Introduction
Making sense of charts can be exciting, but experts say don’t bet your retirement on stock-picking skills.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Austin Is Booming. So Why Are Rents Falling?
The pandemic-era boomtown offers a glimpse of what happens when cities build more housing.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Lock Your Social Security Number
You can't freeze your Social Security number. But you can protect your data by freezing your credit or creating a my Social Security account.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Save With the Underconsumption Trend
This social media trend can help you spend less, but it comes with some warnings.
Aug 8, 2026
Budget Planner
Credit Report vs. Credit Score: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a credit score and a credit report is that your credit report lists information about your past credit use. Your credit score is all of that data calculated into a three-digit number.
Aug 8, 2026