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cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
Money Taxes Will you be penalized for filing late? Here's what we know. Peter Butler Senior Editor Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed reviews and listings for Download.com during the 2000s, and is passionate about software and no-nonsense advice for creators, consumers and investors.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
See at TurboTax Best tax filing service for most filers TurboTax See at H&R Block Best free tax filing service H&R Block See at FreeTaxUSA A great free or low-cost filing option FreeTaxUSA See at Cash App A free option that's great for confident filers Cash App Taxes See at TaxSlayer Best tax filing service for freelancers, gig workers and sole proprietors TaxSlayer See at TaxAct Best accuracy guarantee TaxAct See at Jackson Hewitt Best for filing multiple state tax returns Jackson Hewitt The...
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
Your credit score is a number that illustrates your credit worthiness, and in the US it's used for a variety of things including loans and acquiring new lines of credit. Depending on where you live, it can even affect your car insurance rate. While payment history is the biggest factor in your score, there's another crucial aspect that you should be aware of – your credit utilization ratio.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
Tech Services & Software If you're planning on leaving the US anytime soon, make sure your passport is up to date before your trip. Peter Butler Senior Editor Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
Money Taxes Create an IRS account to save time when filing your taxes. Peter Butler Senior Editor Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s. Peter managed reviews and listings for Download.com during the 2000s, and is passionate about software and no-nonsense advice for creators, consumers and investors.
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cnet.com | Dana Francisco Miranda |Peter Thayer Butler
Money Loans The White House wants to close the federal education agency, but experts say students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for next year. Dana Miranda Contributor Dana Miranda is a certified educator in personal finance®, creator of the Healthy Rich newsletter and author of You Don't Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
ai atlas Tech Services & Software If you're tired of AI overviews, you can configure your browser only get links when you search Google. Peter Butler Senior Editor Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, finance, sports and video games since working for @Home Network and Excite in the 1990s.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
See at TurboTax Best tax filing service for most filers TurboTax See at H&R Block Best free tax filing service H&R Block See at FreeTaxUSA A great free or low-cost filing option FreeTaxUSA See at Cash App A free option that's great for confident filers Cash App Taxes See at TaxSlayer Best tax filing service for freelancers, gig workers and sole proprietors TaxSlayer See at TaxAct Best accuracy guarantee TaxAct See at Jackson Hewitt Best for filing multiple state tax returns Jackson Hewitt Tax...
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
Top-tier streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video may offer the latest horror hits. Unfortunately, you've got to pay to access them. If you're hunting for scares without spending a dime, Tubi is one of the best free options out there, especially if you have a soft spot for classic and cult horror from decades past. From psychological thrillers and supernatural hauntings to blood-soaked slashers, Tubi's horror collection has something to unnerve every type of fan.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Peter Thayer Butler
Older phones simply don't hold a charge as well as they used to, and the iPhone is no exception. Right now we're seeing phone companies add features like AI to their devices instead of focusing on what users really care about: longer battery life. Activating Low Power Mode can squeeze a little more iPhone usage after your battery hits the magic 20% mark, but what if you kept it on all the time? Could setting Low Power Mode to run permanently let you use your phone longer before the charge runs out?
