Money Management

 A report details the risk employee AI-use is posing to taxpayers, and the IRS agrees to take action. 

The IRS isn’t exactly known for its use of cutting-edge technology. The federal agency still accepts paper tax returns and can take years to send delayed tax refunds. Yet the IRS has enough artificial intelligence (AI) projects that they couldn’t initially provide an accurate number to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) — an independent federal agency that oversees the…

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 See how a free app can help you skip some of the tedious customs process — and when you might want to shell out for Global Entry instead. 

Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is a free app provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that can make returning to the U.S. faster and more efficient. For travelers who don’t want to pay for Global Entry, this app is an easy-to-use alternative that requires no background checks or pre- approval process. MPC allows U.S. citizens and lawful residents to digitally submit their passport…

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 If you insist on always buying these things new, you’re wasting hundreds…probably thousands. 

Buying the latest gadgets and newest toys can be rewarding, but you can get the same satisfaction—and significant savings—by purchasing items gently used. While not everything should be bought secondhand, some items are perfect candidates for buying used. Here are seven of the best items to consider purchasing used and why they make financial sense.

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 Suze Orman’s estate planning strategies can ensure that your assets are protected and your loved ones are taken care of. 

Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Suze Orman’s estate planning strategies can ensure that your assets are protected and your loved ones are taken care of. Here are 10 essential power moves from Suze Orman’s estate planning advice: Suze Orman…

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 If you don’t plan to make your own holiday meal, you still have plenty of options. 

“Eat, drink and be thankful.” That much-loved saying is especially fitting if you don’t have to cook and clean up after your Thanksgiving Day feast. If eating out for Thanksgiving is part of your plan this year, here’s a list of chain restaurants planning to be open for dining out or taking out on Thanksgiving. If you plan on eating at a restaurant, you’ll have the most success if you make…

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 Just like computers made life a lot easier than typewriters, AI is going to revolutionize your daily tasks. 

We’ve heard claims that AI will revolutionize every facet of life, business and society. Perhaps it will someday, but revolution takes time. In the meantime, AI chatbots can be useful in small, common ways. Relying on them may not be revolutionary, but it can make certain tasks easier. Here are some ways ChatGPT, Bard, Gemini, Claude and Llama can simplify everyday life.

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