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How the new tax laws affect your refund next year

If you’re wondering how the new tax laws passed in late 2017 will affect your taxes next year, you’re certainly in good company. The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA), passed on December 22, 2017, is the biggest overhaul of the of U.S. tax code since 1986 and it has many Americans wondering how they can avoid owing money to the government. …

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Q&A with Constantine Yannelis: Should you get a personal loan or line of credit?

No matter how disciplined and budget savvy you are, life can throw you a curveball and derail your financial plans. And it might leave you wondering whether you need a personal loan or line of credit. …

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Are higher interest rates coming? What the Fed rate hike means for you

The economy is looking rosy, and Federal Reserve officials showed their optimism by raising the benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday for the sixth time since December 2015. The central bank lifted the federal funds rate to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. This latest Fed rate hike is the first under new Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, who replaced Janet Yellen. …

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