5 tax scams in 2025 and how to avoid them

5 tax scams in 2025 and how to avoid them

Every tax season, scammers ramp up efforts to steal taxpayers’ identities, data or refunds. These con artists take advantage of people’s anxiety and confusion about filing their tax returns. In 2024, the IRS received nearly 300,000 reports of identity theft, which the agency estimates led to $5.5 billion in tax …

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The best annuity companies of 2025

The best annuity companies of 2025

Annuities have seen record sales in recent years as Americans look for ways to ensure they don’t outlive their retirement savings: Total annuity sales hit a record $385.4 billion in 2023, a 23% spike from the year before, according to industry research association LIMRA. When you buy an annuity, you …

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Is travel insurance worth it?

Is travel insurance worth it?

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. In April 2024, the White House established new rules for airlines, mandating automatic and timely refunds for passengers whose flights had been changed, delayed or canceled. That’s a big relief to travelers — but there are still …

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