From Florida beaches to the mountains of North Carolina, the South has a number of places that are well-suited for retirees.

Arizona, like Florida, has plenty of 55+ communities that cater to retirees, and 19.3% of the state's population is over the ...

On paper, a $2.5 million nest egg looks like an ironclad path to a $100,000 lifestyle in retirement. In practice, the tax ...

Nestled along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast lies a maritime jewel where retirement dreams don’t require a Wall Street portfolio – a place where wild horses roam barrier islands and your morning ...

The dream of retiring by the ocean sounds expensive, right? Most people assume coastal living is reserved for those with ...

Enter Goldsboro, North Carolina – a place where $40,000 a year isn’t just surviving; it’s thriving. This eastern North Carolina gem sits in Wayne County, about an hour southeast of Raleigh, offering ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. SmartAsset ranked 343 cities; High Point has North Carolina’s highest 3% tax. Fayetteville and Greensboro charge 2.6% and Durham 2.5% ...

N.C. House members want to reform property tax law. What that means for your tax bill — and what the taxes pay for.

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...

There were 161 million individual income tax returns filed to the IRS in 2024, possibly including yours. While not every American is required to file a tax return, most will – and there may be good ...