Author: Brian Lund
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What Americans Lost to Online Crime Last Year
The FBI’s new Internet Crime Report puts 2025 losses near $21 billion, with Americans over 60 hit hardest. Where the money went and how to report it.
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The Child Tax Credit in 2026: Amounts and Income Limits
The child tax credit is $2,200 per child for 2026, with up to $1,700 refundable. Here are the income limits, the phase-out math, and who qualifies.
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The Right Way to Check What Your Job Should Pay
Before your next raise conversation, look up what your job actually pays in your metro area using the government’s free BLS wage data. Here’s how.
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Owe the IRS? Payment Plans Start Online in Minutes
If you cannot pay a tax bill in full, the IRS lets most people set up a payment plan online in minutes. Here is how the options work and what they cost.
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Robocalls Won’t Quit: What the Do Not Call List Really Does
The National Do Not Call Registry stops legitimate telemarketers, but not scammers. Here is what it actually does and how to cut down unwanted calls.