Education tax credits can help those who pay for higher education reduce their tax bill — and, in some cases, get more money in their refund. There are two main types of education tax credits: the ...

Child care is expensive — and if you’re a working parent or caregiver, you’ve probably felt the sting. But here’s the good news: if you paid for child or dependent care so you could work or look for ...

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