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How to Get Free Tax Filing Through the Free File Alliance

Filing taxes in the United States could be free and simple for everyone — if only tax prep companies weren’t lobbying to keep it so complicated. Reporter Jessica Huseman pointed out this frustrating truth in a 2017 story for ProPublica, which resurfaces and regains steam each year around tax time — this year with a […]

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MBS Day Ahead: It Was a Trap… Don’t Expect Stocks to Save Us

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Yesterday saw yields hold at just slightly lower highs on an intraday basis, thus offering a glimmer of hope for a bond bounce. We discussed the risk that this was a trap, and so far today, it looks like it was. 10yr yields are over 1.4% and UMBS 2.5 coupons are now the only game in town. Where is that giant squid guy from Star Wars when you need him? The bond market weakness is sharper and more relentless than many market watchers anticipated. One common topic of conversation among those hoping for a bounce is the interplay between stocks and bonds. Late 2018 is fresh in our minds with widespread belief that "high rates" precipitated a stock sell-off which, in turn, helped rates move lower. I won't say "that's not what happened," because that dynamic was in play…(read more)

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If You Had a Baby in 2020, You Can Get $1,100 of Stimulus Money

If you’re the proud new parent of a 2020 baby, here’s some good news to get you through those sleepless nights: Your 2020 bundle of joy qualifies you for a sweet bundle of stimulus cash — $1,100 to be exact. Why Do New Parents Get an Extra $1,100? The first stimulus check gave parents an […]

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How to Get Your $1,800 Stimulus Check if You’re a Recent Grad

The first and second stimulus checks left a lot of college-age students disappointed. If your parents claimed you as a dependent on their tax returns, you didn’t qualify for the $1,200 and $600 checks. They also disappointed plenty of parents. The $500 and $600 child stimulus credits were only available for dependents 16 and younger. […]

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HUD issues relief on foreclosures for Texans after storm

HUD also said that it will extend mortgage insurance to homeowners whose properties have been destroyed.

‘How Can We Catch Up?’ Mortgage Denials Stack the Deck Against Black and Hispanic Buyers

The American dream of homeownership is not an equal opportunity ambition. Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be denied mortgages or get pricier loans.

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How Much Is Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate? Plus: How To Avoid It

What is a capital gains tax? It’s the income tax you pay on gains from selling capital assets such as a home. Here’s what you need to know.

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