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One study published by the National Disability Institute found that households with a disabled adult require an average of 28% more income to maintain the same standard of living as ones without. To make ends meet, many with disabilities -- or th 20 cheap Valentine's Day gift ideas 02/14/2023 06:40am • You're looking for a Valentine's Day gift that shows you care -- that you really think this one is "the one" -- all for an affordable price without actually looking like you're cheap. That can be a challenge to pull off -- but it's understandable if you're looking for inexpensive Valentine's Day Data Doctors: Why scammers love gift cards 02/10/2023 05:41pm • Q: How and why are gift cards used by scammers to steal money? A: Using gift cards is one of scammers' favorite methods to extract money from victims for a variety of reasons. They are available everywhere, easy to buy, easy to use and generally impossible to trace. 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A Northern Virginia mother who lost her son to cancer in 2020 is continuing his legacy to help other young children. "When my son was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2004, he was in the Spent Too Much on the Holidays? Here's How to Manage a Holiday Debt Hangover 01/29/2023 07:00pm • The holidays may be over but for many Americans their financial impact remains. More than a third of consumers took on holiday debt at the end of last year, racking up an average balance of $1,249 to pay for gifts, travel and entertainment, according to holiday spending statistics from LendingTree. How to File Taxes When You Are Self-Employed 01/24/2023 07:00pm • Anyone who starts their own business eventually needs to learn how to file taxes as a self-employed worker. The alternative, not filing taxes and seeing your back taxes bill balloon over the years, isn't pretty. We'll start with the self-employment tax first, because it's so important, and then we'l What to Do With Your Tax Return Money 01/22/2023 07:00pm • If you're eagerly awaiting your tax refund, you may be ready to start an online shopping spree or earmark the money for a big purchase, like an 85-inch TV. Stop and think for a moment: These are economically challenging times. In 2022, according to the Internal Revenue Service, the average tax refun Tax prep checklist: Collect these forms before filing your taxes 01/13/2023 09:50am • Every year, it can pay off to get organized and gather your tax documents early, both because you're likely to receive your tax refund sooner and you'll avoid the stress of scrambling at the last minute. This is important because the Internal Revenue Service has been particularly slow in recent y What Is Tax Form 1099-K? 01/11/2023 07:00pm • You might receive a Form 1099-K for tax year 2023 -- and beyond. 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