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Rental Car Insurance: Understanding Your Options & Coverage
When you arrive in a new city and you’re about to rent a car, wading through a menu of car rental insurance options on the spot can be stressful and confusing. Although it may be t
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Lifting a Credit Freeze: A Step-by-Step Guide
Placing a credit freeze on your credit reports can help reduce your risk of identity theft, but sometimes you’ll need to lift the freeze for credit or job applications. If your ide
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Medical Payments Coverage: What It Is & How It Protects You
If you or your passengers are injured in a car accident, medical payments coverage can help you pay for the medical expenses — no matter who’s at fault. Medical payments coverage —
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Self-Employed Loan Options: A Comprehensive Guide for Freelancers & Business Owners
Being self-employed can make applying for a loan a bit complicated — you don’t get pay stubs or W-2s from an employer that show you earn enough income to make monthly payments. For
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U.S. Revolving Debt Rises in October, Signaling Increased Consumer Spending
Americans’ total revolving debt — which includes credit cards — grew during the month of October, according to Federal Reserve data. Total revolving debt was up $7.9 billion — an 8.8%
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Understanding Gross Income: Definition & Tax Implications
This article was fact-checked by our editors and a member of the Credit Karma Tax® product specialist team, led by Senior Manager of Operations Christina Taylor. It has been updated f
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Corporate Tax Returns for Small Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide
This article was fact-checked by our editors and a member of the Credit Karma Tax® product specialist team, led by Senior Manager of Operations Christina Taylor. Incorporating you
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5 Paid Apps to Delete for a Financially Healthier New Year
If your goal is to get financially fit in the New Year, you’re not alone. But as you’re thinking of costs to cut, remember to keep smaller purchases like paid apps (or in-app purchases
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Credit Card Rental Car Insurance: Understanding Coverage & Limits
Rental car insurance on a credit card may help cover your costs if your rental is in an accident or stolen, but coverage is typically limited. Many popular credit card brands — includi
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Understanding HSA Deductions: A Guide to IRS Form 8889
This article was fact-checked by our editors and a member of the Credit Karma Tax® product specialist team, led by Senior Manager of Operations Christina Taylor. It has been updated f
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Credit Karma Editorial Guidelines: Transparency & Independence
Share:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Editorial Note:
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Unemployed & Need a Car? Understanding Auto Loan Options
If you need to buy a car during a period of unemployment, it can feel as if you’re stuck in neutral. Searching for a job can be tough if you don’t have wheels. And it could be eq
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Auto Liability Insurance: Protection & Requirements Explained
Car accidents can hit you pretty hard in the wallet, especially if you’re the person who caused the collision. If you’re at fault in an auto accident, auto liability insurance can
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Quarterly Tax Payment Due Dates: A Comprehensive Guide
This article was fact-checked by our editors and a member of the Credit Karma Tax® product specialist team, led by Senior Manager of Operations Christina Taylor. Tax Day may be th
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Ohio Taxes 2024: Income Tax, Property Tax & More - Tax Foundation
Ohio has a state-level income tax for residents, and about half its municipalities have local-level income taxes. But people who live, work and visit in the Buckeye State may also be
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Home Office Deduction (Form 8829): A Comprehensive Guide
This article was fact-checked by our editors and a member of the Credit Karma Tax® product specialist team, led by Senior Manager of Operations Christina Taylor. The home office d
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2019 Tax Filing Deadline: Extended to July 15, 2020
This article was fact-checked by our editors and a member of the Credit Karma Tax® product specialist team, led by Senior Manager of Operations Christina Taylor. It has been updated f
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H&R Block Loan Review: Is a 0% Interest Loan Worth It?
Pros Cons You use your tax refund, when you get it, to pay off your refund advance loan You’ll have to file through H&R Block and pay its tax preparation fees 0% APR lo
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Savings Accounts Explained: Choosing the Right One for Your Financial Goals
Deciding which type of savings account to open might seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be — if you learn a few things upfront. Three of the most common types of savin
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New Year's Budget: Save Money & Eat Healthy by Cooking at Home
Many of us set goals at the start of a year to do things like save more money or eat healthier. But studies — and experience — show that it’s tough to stick to New Year’s resolutions.
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Essential Accounting Basics for Small Businesses: A Practical GuideAs a business owner, especially when you are starting a new business, you need to have a clear picture of various sides of business management. Accounting is one of the most critical parts of a busin...
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Best Online Retirement Planning Tools for 2024Retirement planning isn’t something most people consider fun. But it is an essential task, especially with the uncertainty surrounding the future of Social Security and the growing trend of fewer pens...
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Track Your New Jersey Tax Refund: Online & Phone OptionsThis article was fact-checked by our editors and Rachel Weatherly, tax product specialist with Credit Karma Tax®. New Jersey ranks high among the 50 states for tax burden, according ...
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US Mint to End Penny Production in 2023: Final Coins & Collector SetsThe US Mint announced this morning that they will phase out the production of new pennies beginning in late 2022, and mint the last batch of pennies on April 1, 2023. The final batch of pennies will b...