A step-by-step guide to help you fill out a W-4 IRS Form W-4 dictates how much money is withheld from your gross pay for taxes. Step 1 requires you to input personal details while Step 2 is required ...

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Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

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Earn 40 credits to qualify for Social Security; each $1,890 in 2026 counts as one credit. Claiming Social Security before full retirement age reduces benefit amounts. Survivor benefits are available ...