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Tax season comes with a deadline. For people with disabilities, it also comes with a wall. Every year, millions of Americans sit down to file their taxes online. It's become the default, with roughly 94% of returns now filed electronically according to a federal review of the 2025 filing season, which means for most people, tax season looks something like this: pull up a website, enter some information, hit submit. It's not anyone's favorite task, but it gets done. For the roughly 70 million...
Your complete guide to buying an electric vehicle in 2026: What US consumers need to know Electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting years for the EV market yet. With expanding model choices, evolving incentives for drivers, and changing federal policy, choosing the right EV isn’t just about selecting a car. It’s about understanding the costs, charging options, and long-term value ina shifting landscape. The General has pulled together a c...
Student loan debt by state Over $32.4 billion dollars in student loan debt remained unpaid across U.S. states in 2025. Student loan debt can have a lasting impact on a household’s finances, just like the benefits of the right education and application can have a lasting impact on career and income. It’s important to weigh the costs and potential benefits, as the wrong educational investment can leave people carrying student debt for decades. Nationwide, an average of 12.55% of adults carry stude...
‘I’ll never have enough’: Why Americans feel broke despite making smart financial decisions A new Intuit Credit Karma/Harris Poll study finds 78% of Americans don't feel financially secure — and doing everything right is not enough. Most Americans believe they’ve made smart financial decisions, but doing the “right thing” doesn’t always feel like enough. Many believe that even if financial success exists on paper, it doesn’t guarantee that it will translate to comfort in real life. According t...
Best affordable luxury SUVs of 2026 Finding an affordable luxury SUV that mixes practicality with high-end amenities and expressive design doesn’t have to be a budget-busting exercise. Using Edmunds’ rankings and a $50,000 budget — including mandatory destination charges — here are 10 of the best affordable luxury SUVs on the market today. The top pick, the BMW X1, edges out its rivals, but only by a smidge. You really can’t go wrong with any of these right-priced luxurious crossovers and SUVs,...
How to find debt relief for seniors Seniors face unique challenges when it comes to debt. Often, seniors are on a fixed or limited income. For many, managing debt gets tougher as we age. You're not alone. Nearly everyone with serious debt issues is eligible for help. And age is no bar. There are ways to tackle debt at any age and find financial peace of mind. Freedom Debt Relief explores the debt relief options available to you. We’ll help you understand how each one works and how to choose the...
Breach of fiduciary duty penalties explained: Fines, sanctions, and how to avoid them Breach of fiduciary duty penalties can range from six-figure financial judgments to prison time, depending on the severity and intent behind the violation. If you're a financial advisor, this isn't something you can afford to treat as abstract legal theory. Every advisory relationship is built on a legal and ethical obligation to put your client's interests ahead of your own. When that obligation gets...
Who gets the house? Legal battles over property between long-term live-in partners rise in urban real estate markets Domestic arrangements are shifting as marriage rates stagnate, but the financial leap into homeownership is not slowing down. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2025 report, 13% of homebuyers in the 25-34 age demographic are now unmarried couples—a "tipping point" that reveals a massive cohort of buyers entering the market without the legal protections a...
How AI is changing Alzheimer’s and dementia care For the 11 million Americans caring for a loved one with dementia, the journey is rarely about “big news.” Instead, it is defined by the long, difficult wait between doctor appointments and the search for answers that often come too late. When we discuss the “next generation” of Alzheimer’s and dementia care, the conversation usually focuses on a new pill or a laboratory breakthrough. However, the true challenge of the 2026 healthcare landscape i...
5 mistakes to avoid when consolidating credit card debt Consolidating your credit card debt can help simplify your monthly payments. Unfortunately, there are a few things that can derail your progress. If you are considering debt consolidation for your credit cards, experts at Accredited Debt Relief highlight five mistakes you should avoid. 1. Not Changing Your Financial Habits and Taking on New Debt Consolidating debt won’t solve the problem if spending patterns stay the same. Taking on new b...
6+ social media marketing FAQs, answered by experts You’re Googling social media marketing questions at 10 p.m. because your boss asked about ROI and you didn’t have an answer. Or maybe you’re a business owner staring at flatlined engagement, wondering if any of this actually works. Either way, you need answers. Not “it depends.” Real answers you can actually use. Well, without further ado, WebFX compiled 60+ social media marketing FAQs about strategy, platforms, content, paid ads, costs, an...
Why your dog suddenly refuses to move in the middle of a walk George is not budging. A neighbor has stopped by to let him outside, but he refuses to move. We won’t go so far as to call George stubborn, but he is never going to get off this couch. Ever. This golden retriever gets it — he’s at the beach and sees no reason to leave, so he’s not moving either. And when this beagle plopped down and refused to finish her hike, she got her own personal Uber. Every pet parent has experienced it: You...
How outdated tech is draining billions in American small business profits Somewhere in America, a dentist's office is paying $200 a month for a phone line that exists for one reason: to send and receive faxes. The office manager knows it is expensive. She has mentioned it more than once. But the insurance companies they work with still require faxed claims, and the oral surgeons they refer patients to still send records by fax, and nobody has had time to figure out what the alternative would...
A woman at a bingo parlor and a kid holding a Kiss birthday cake texanwill/Wander_Globe // Reddit 33 Photos That Show What Life Looked Like in 1979 1979 had a lot going on. The Iran hostage crisis. Three Mile Island. The Soviets moving into Afghanistan. But most people weren't living inside the headlines. They were loading the coal furnace before school, sitting on the stoop with the cousins, and trying to talk their mom into a Kiss cake for their birthday. This is that 1979. The one that lived...
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV...
The 2026 spring homebuying guide: How to win a home in today’s market Spring is here, and that means the housing market is gearing up for its busiest season. Every year, as buyers and sellers emerge from the winter freeze, more homes hit the market, more buyers go on tours, and more deals close. But in recent years, the reliably busy spring homebuying season has been noticeably quieter. Since the housing market’s pandemic-era peak in 2022, high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and broader eco...
How does smart packaging work for healthcare products? As many industries begin to move away from simple container packaging and shift to smart packaging, the potential for convenience and clarity increases. Unfortunately, with some of those advanced technologies comes an increased risk. For the pharmaceutical industry, this can mean having to contend with counterfeiting and the lack of information and visibility from raw material to consumer delivery (supply chain opacity). It is not just a...
New capital gains proposals stir investors: What potential tax changes could mean for your portfolio Capital gains taxes are often a flashpoint in fiscal policy debates. Over the past several years, there have been plenty of key proposals introduced, largely targeting wealthier and higher-earning households. For example, frequently discussed proposals include taxing unrealized gains for wealthy individuals, closing loopholes that wealthy individuals often use to defer taxes, and increasing tax r...
America’s 2026 construction gap: Building faster than training Across the United States, cranes are rising in some of the same states year after year. Housing permits remain concentrated in high-growth regions, particularly across the South and Mountain West. The labor pipeline is not expanding at the same pace. A new 50-state comparison of housing permits and registered apprenticeship activity analyzed by Skillit shows that 40 states have demand signals that exceed workforce pipeline s...
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Alabama The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are...
scarp577 // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Tuscaloosa metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Montgomery metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Mobile metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Huntsville metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Gadsden metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....
