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Jennifer Richard
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I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it is being used in scams. I am not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know in order to protect myself? Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life, from smartphones and internet searches to banking and customer service. Although AI offers benefits, it is also making scams more convincing and harder to spot, which is why a general understanding of AI helps. The good news is that you do not need to be a tech expert to use AI safely and with...
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that 27 states have elected to participate in the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Beginning January 1, 2027, individual taxpayers may be eligible to claim a federal income tax credit of up to $1,700 for cash contributions to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). These organizations provide scholarships for elementary and secondary education expenses. Taxpayers may claim the credit only for cash contributions made to SGOs located in states that have...
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A family limited partnership (FLP) is usually created by parents. It has several purposes. An FLP can save estate taxes...
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