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IRS Shuts Down Free Direct File Tool—Here’s What Taxpayers Can Use Instead

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IRS Shuts Down Free Direct File Tool—Here’s What Taxpayers Can Use Instead

KEY TAKEAWAYS The IRS is suspending the Direct File program, a free guided tax software for taxpayers in 25 states, for the upcoming filing season. Other free federal tax preparation programs will still be available during the 2026 tax filing season for many taxpayers. A free tax preparation program used by thousands of taxpayers will […]

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Fired Indiana University Student Newspaper Adviser Claims Free Speech Violation

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Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

A faculty adviser for Indiana University’s student newspaper filed a federal lawsuit last week arguing his free speech and due process rights were violated when he was fired for refusing to ensure no news stories appeared in the homecoming print edition earlier this month. A lawyer for the adviser, Jim Rodenbush, said it’s a case

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I Need to Free Up $1,000 in My Monthly Budget, and I’ve Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?

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I Need to Free Up $1,000 in My Monthly Budget, and I've Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?

Question: I need to free up $1,000 in my monthly budget, and I’ve already given up Starbucks and dining out. What else can I do? Answer: There are many ways to trim your budget, even if you think you’ve already cut out all the extra expenses. The key is for people to “treat their budget

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I Retired at 60 Two Years Ago With $3.1 Million. My 62-Year-Old Wife Still Works Because She Wants to, but She Resents My Free Time. Help!

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I Retired at 60 Two Years Ago With $3.1 Million. My 62-Year-Old Wife Still Works Because She Wants to, but She Resents My Free Time. Help!

Question: I retired at 60 two years ago with $3.1 million. My 62-year-old wife still works because she wants to. However, she resents my free time. Help! Answer: A 2024 MassMutual survey found that 63 is the ideal age to retire, according to both retirees and pre-retirees. But if you’ve saved enough, are tired of

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Quiz: Do You Know What Medicare Gives You for Free?

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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Retirement, Charity and Taxes

Did you know that Medicare fully covers many preventative screenings and vaccines for its beneficiaries? While Medicare is an essential health program, very few services are truly ‘free’ for beneficiaries. Most parts of Medicare have premiums, deductibles, or copayments. The main exception is certain preventive services covered by Part B, which are provided with no

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From Job Loss to Free Agent: An Expert’s Transition Playbook

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The United States has experienced a significant wave of job losses. As of May, at least 12% of the 2.4 million civilian federal workforce have been affected. Overall, more than 260,000 federal employees have either left or are slated to leave since the shift began. Meanwhile, in the private sector, tech companies alone shed almost

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Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Offers Free CE Programs

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Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

AUSTIN, TX., AUG 27, 2025 – The Risk and Insurance Education Alliance, the leader in professional education for the risk and insurance industry for over 50 years, is pleased to announce a special offer for new Alliance members. Individuals who create a new Alliance PROfile account will receive three unique, self-paced online continuing education (CE)*

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InvestingPro Pricing (2025): Plans, Discounts & Free Trial Explained

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Thinking about subscribing to InvestingPro in 2025?This guide explains InvestingPro’s pricing, plans, discounts, and free trial policy, plus shows you how to pick the best option for your investing needs. Along the way, we’ll also highlight exclusive stats from InvestingPro’s media kit—including proof that its AI-powered picks have beaten the S&P 500 by 6X since

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