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Casey Bond is a lifestyle reporter for HuffPost covering money, home and living. Her work has also appeared on Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, MSN, The Motley Fool, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, TheStreet and more. A Los Angeles native, Casey graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in English and later obtained a certificate in publishing arts from Antioch University Los Angeles. She is also a Certified Personal Finance Counselor.
HuffPost LifeEffective Tax Rate: How To Calculate The Amount Of Taxes You Really Pay
Your tax bracket is not the same as how much you pay.
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7 Things In Your House You've Been Using Wrong All This Time
From the kitchen to the bathroom, here are some of the most misused items in your home.
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Taking The Home Office Deduction? Know The Rules For Claiming It First.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many employees to work from home in 2020, but not everyone can deduct their home office on their taxes.
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20 Hilarious Tweets That Sum Up What It's Like To Do Taxes Each Year
"Just did my own taxes. Should be in jail by the morning."
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7 Important Tax Changes For 2020 You Should Know When You File
Don't miss out on money that Uncle Sam owes you.
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How To Clean Your Dryer Vent And Avoid This Household Fire Hazard
About 2,900 fires caused by clothes dryers are reported each year, many of which are preventable.
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Dishwasher Film Leaving Your Glasses Cloudy? Here's How To Get Them Sparkling Clean.
The way you wash your glassware could be making it look dirty.
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These Women Turned Their Side Hustles Into Thriving Full-Time Businesses
Here are four steps to follow if you want to do the same.
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Investors Who Made Money Trading GameStop Have A Big Tax Bill In Store
Those who recently flipped shares of GameStop, AMC or other "meme stocks" for a profit will have to pay up in April of 2022.
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The GameStop Uprising Is Not A Sign You Should Start Day Trading
Only about 1% of investors are successful at timing the stock market.
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Here's What Could Happen If Biden Forgives Student Loan Debt
Cancelling student loans would certainly make a lot of borrowers happy. What other effects would it have?
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FICO Vs. VantageScore: Why Your Credit Score Differs Depending On The Source
Credit Karma started trending on Twitter when users realized their free credit scores aren't what lenders actually see.
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Why Money Management Should Be A Key Part Of Your Self-Care Routine
Knowing where you stand financially can greatly improve your overall well-being.
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The IRS Delayed Tax Season. Here's How To Get Your Refund On Time.
Last-minute changes to tax laws in 2020 mean the IRS needs more time to prepare.
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6 Ways Your 2020 Tax Bill Could Increase Because Of The Pandemic
Don't be surprised when you file your tax return this year.
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See The 50 Cities Where Rent Is Rising And Falling The Most
Prices dropped significantly in some major cities known for high rent.
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4 Ways To Use Your Stimulus Check To Improve Your Credit Score
That $600 payment may not go very far, but it's enough to boost your credit score if you follow these steps.
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Worried About Biden's Tax Plan? Twitter Reacts With Brutal Honesty.
"If you use 3 in 1 soap, do NOT worry about Biden's tax plan."
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How To Create A Budget That Works For 2021
Because your pre-pandemic plan is probably no longer useful.