After yearlong battle, Massachusetts couple finally reclaims $11.5K from old account. How to facilitate the recovery of lost assets

Discovering money has been sitting in an old account that you forgot about would be a welcome surprise for anyone, especially ...

70% of taxpayers in the US can file taxes for free. Here's how.

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

Anyone can code now. What will you build?

This app isn’t about to become a billion-dollar company. It can remember your collection, but only if you return to it using the same computer or phone. Someone without technical skills may struggle ...

What is wabi-sabi? Will this Japanese philosophy make me happy?

Nothing is perfect, nothing lasts and nothing is ever finished. That’s the core of wabi-sabi. And psychology suggests this ...
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Senate panel prefers study commission rather than ban on using SNAP to buy sugar drinks, candy

A key State Senate committee endorsed Wednesday turning a proposed ban on residents using Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy sugared soft drinks and candy into a commis ...

Stop Paying for Tax Software Surprises: Know When to Use Paid or Free Versions

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version.