Author: Elizabeth Blessing
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Pennsylvania renters, seniors and disabled adults can claim up to $1,000 by December 31.
Pennsylvania residents who paid property tax or rent in 2025 have more time to check whether the state owes them a rebate. The program is aimed at older people, widows and widowers, and adults with disabilities who meet the income rules. An application is required even when a person received a rebate in an earlier…
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Target shoppers can return 211,000 recalled Cat & Jack sandals for full refunds.
A pair of children’s sandals that cost about $20 can now be returned because small decorative pieces may detach. Target and federal safety officials are telling families to stop using the recalled footwear immediately. The refund is available in stores or through a prepaid mail return. Identify the sandals before making a trip The recall…
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A 1,589,577-dozen egg recall covers Kroger and Simple Truth cartons eligible for full refunds.
A carton of eggs already in the refrigerator may now be worth checking before breakfast. A large recall reaches several familiar store brands, including Kroger and Simple Truth, and the remedy is a full refund rather than a complicated claims process. The deciding details are printed on the carton. Start with the plant code and…
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Even non-itemizers can deduct up to $1,000 in cash gifts to qualified charities this year.
A tax change for 2026 gives charitable donors a reason to save receipts even when they plan to take the standard deduction. The new break applies to qualifying cash gifts and has separate limits for single and joint filers, so the amount donated is not automatically the amount saved on the tax bill. The deduction…
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Flagstar breach victims can seek about $60 cash or up to $25,000 for losses by August 11
People whose information was involved in covered Flagstar data breaches have a time-limited choice to make. A proposed class-action settlement offers several benefits, including an estimated cash payment and reimbursement for documented losses. Claims must be filed by August 11, 2026, and payment is not guaranteed until the court process is complete. First confirm that…
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Free File vs. Paid Software: Who Actually Qualifies
IRS Free File covers taxpayers with 2025 income of $89,000 or less, yet many pay for software anyway. Here is who qualifies and how to use it.
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Security Deposits: The Rules for Getting Yours Back
Your security deposit is your money, and state laws put deadlines and receipts requirements on landlords. Here is how to get it back, step by step.
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Renting Out a Room: The Tax Rules Nobody Mentions
Rent a room in your home and the IRS has rules for you, including one that makes short rentals tax-free. Here is how the 14-day rule and Schedule E work.
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Opting Out of Overdraft: What Changes at the Register
Federal rules make debit-card overdraft coverage opt-in, not automatic. Here is what actually happens at the register when you say no, and how to check your status.
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Social Security for Divorced Spouses: The 10-Year Rule
Married 10 years before divorcing? You may qualify for Social Security on your ex’s record, worth up to half their benefit, without affecting their check.