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Taxes. Millionaires can avoid them or exploit them with loopholes.

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6 Millionaires Who Exploited Loopholes to Avoid Taxes

June 19, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Tax season is when the average American tightens their belt, digs through receipts, and hopes for a decent refund. For the ultra-wealthy, however, it’s a whole different game—one that often involves complex strategies, high-powered accountants, and … [Read more...] about 6 Millionaires Who Exploited Loopholes to Avoid Taxes

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7 Things the IRS Doesn’t Want You to Understand

June 18, 2025
By Brandon Marcus
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Every year, millions of Americans dread the moment they have to deal with the Internal Revenue Service. Whether it's filing taxes, managing an audit, or simply trying to make sense of deductions, the system feels deliberately confusing. While the IRS … [Read more...] about 7 Things the IRS Doesn’t Want You to Understand

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Where the Middle Class Can’t Breathe: 6 States With Crushing Tax Burdens

June 11, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Taxes often feel like they are crushing our family, even though we live in one of the "cheaper" states in the U.S. Sometimes, it feels like our paycheck just disappears (way faster than it used to). However, some folks in the middle class are feeling … [Read more...] about Where the Middle Class Can’t Breathe: 6 States With Crushing Tax Burdens

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8 Tax Deductions You Are Probably Missing Out On This Year!

January 22, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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If you are anything like me, you dread tax season. It is beyond stressful, especially when you typically wind up owing taxes each year. That said, many taxpayers miss out on valuable deductions simply because they aren't aware that they exist. This … [Read more...] about 8 Tax Deductions You Are Probably Missing Out On This Year!

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12 Tax Deductions Everyone 50+ Needs to Know About

March 27, 2024
By Tamila McDonald
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We all know that figuring out tax deductions is challenging, and it's especially hard when you've celebrated more than half a century of life's ups and downs. However, we've got some advice that just might help you. Here are 12 tax deductions that … [Read more...] about 12 Tax Deductions Everyone 50+ Needs to Know About

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Should we abolish marriage? [Rethinking Traditions]

May 14, 2023
By Cleverdude
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Call me the devil's advocate for the time-being because I'm going to start a discussion that could raise some eyebrows and maybe even change some minds about the current institution of marriage. As a fair warning, this is a lengthy article. A VERY … [Read more...] about Should we abolish marriage? [Rethinking Traditions]

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How To Claim a Holiday Sales Tax Exemption at Costco

December 15, 2021
By Drew Blankenship
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Many people associate tax-free holidays with back-to-school sales and the fall. However, sales tax holidays occur throughout the year, not just in August. While many retailers provide these exemptions automatically, you may have to take a few steps … [Read more...] about How To Claim a Holiday Sales Tax Exemption at Costco

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How to File a Bulletproof Tax Return

September 30, 2021
By Justin Weinger
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Do you ever worry about your taxes? It's almost human nature for working adults to sometimes wonder if you filed an accurate return last year. And, if you own stocks, bonds, or have multiple sources of income, then filing can get complicated pretty … [Read more...] about How to File a Bulletproof Tax Return

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