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Does a pre-approval expire?

The time a mortgage preapproval is valid before expiring can vary depending on your lender. But in most cases, it lasts for around 60 – 90 days. Your fina...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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What is a unregistered domestic partner?

An ‘unregistered domestic partner’ is a person who was living with the deceased at the time of death as a couple on a genuine basis and either had lived w...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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Do employees have to contribute to 403b?

Does the employer have to contribute to a 403(b) plan for employees? No. An employer may, but is not required to, contribute to the 403(b) plan for employ...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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What is the salary rule of thumb?

The 50/30/20 rule This is a popular rule for breaking down your budget. The 50-30-20 rule is 50% of your income for necessities, like housing and bills; 3...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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What is included in total income tax?

This includes your side income, interest income, and other income on top of what you might have earned from wages and tips. All of this income is reported...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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What is tenant improvement reimbursement?

The tenant improvement allowance is usually paid as a reimbursement towards the cost incurred by the tenant, in making the necessary changes/renovations o...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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Do individuals need to file FBAR?

Who Must File the FBAR? A United States person that has a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts must file an FBAR i...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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Do you pay net investment tax on sale of rental property?

Net rental income is subject to the NIIT and so is the capital gain on the sale of rental property. Your unearned income is subject to the NIIT if your AG...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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What companies are headquartered in Seattle Washington?

The Seattle metro area has it all: globally recognized companies – including Amazon.com, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Microsoft Corporation, Starbucks Cof...

Published: Apr 23, 2026

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What happens to debt when divorcing?

In California, a community property state, creditors can hold both spouses liable for debt incurred individually during a marriage. This means that any de...

Published: Apr 23, 2026