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Today’s top story: These 4 tax bills can surprise, but you can be ready. Also in news: Can’t pay your taxes? Here are 6 ways to cope. Why stay-at-home spouses should buy life insurance, and how to avoid blowing your tax refund.

These 4 Tax Bills Can Surprise, but You Can Be Ready
Be prepared.

Can’t Pay Your Taxes? Here Are 6 Ways to Cope
Don’t panic.

Why Stay-at-Home Spouses Should Buy Life Insurance
Guidlines for the right policy.

5 ways to avoid blowing your tax refund
Spending it wisely.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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NannyHow your weekend Netflix binges could help you get a mortgage, the dangers lurking inside “flipped” homes, and what to expect when Mom or Dad rejoin the workforce.

Can Your Netflix Account Help You Get a Mortgage?
Orange is the New Mortgage.

4 Family Money Lessons From Top Companies
Financial education for the entire family.

Why Your Boss is Dumping Your Wife
It’s not why you’re thinking.

Buying a “flipped home”? Be careful.
Why it’s important to look beyond cosmetic repairs.

What stay-at-home parents need to know before rejoining the work force.
Preparing for the transition back to the work.