Today’s home buyers could be in for a shock when the tax man comes calling. In 2021, around $328 billion in property taxes were imposed on single-family homes across the country, according to a new report from real-estate analytics company …
Dear Quentin, It seems like I have been paying my Parent PLUS Loan forever. Someone told me that when my husband passed away, even though we were divorced at the time, I wouldn’t have to keep paying the loan. Please …
I have not seen anyone address student-loan debt for people over 70 years of age. I am a 74-year-old retired speech-language pathologist with a student-loan debt of $200,000. I’m on a fixed income, and the weight of this debt is crushing …
Dear Moneyist, I went to brunch last weekend and, when the server handed us the bill, she said a 20% service fee was added to cover her benefits and health insurance, but that it was not a tip. I am …
I recently bought an ice cream cone at a nearby parlor. It’s a big-name joint and I won’t name it here, but suffice it to say you can pay up to $8 for a carryout cone or a cup. The …
Credit Suisse analyzed the cost of feeding a family of four across its coverage universe and found that pizza chains offer the most affordable options, averaging $15 to $16. And among the big pizza names, Domino’s Pizza Inc. DPZ, -0.66% …
Dear Quentin, I recently sold my house and had to leave my job due to a medical issue that was easily resolved, and I am now fine. I have approximately $150,000 in my checking account from the sale of my …
I graduated from college in 2017 with more than $210,000 in federal student-loan debt thanks to out-of-state tuition, a master’s program, and not fully understanding this cost at that time. I’ve chiseled away at the debt since, often making greater …
Dear Quentin, My father recently passed away. He was married to my stepmother for 33 years. Prior to his death, he wanted to buy me a manufactured home, and told me to look for a home costing up to $200,000. …
With tax season in full swing, the Federal Trade Commission recent sued Intuit, maker of the widely-used TurboTax products, alleging that the company is baiting consumers into thinking they can file their income taxes for free, when they’re not actually …
When the Internal Revenue Service announced a hiring spree to clear a tax return backlog and get millions of taxpayers their long-awaited refund, tax officials knew they would be up against stiff competition from many other employers trying to staff …
Dear Quentin, My wife and I currently make $250,000 a year, which will climb north of $500,000 in the next few years. I have a currently unemployed sister and a brother who makes $40,000 annually with three kids. We are …