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When it comes to the big questions that students ask themselves before college, many are about practical concerns: "Which school is best? What should I major in? How do I get the most financial aid?" One simple -- very fundamental -- question often gets pushed to the background: "How much am I...

Real estate taxes hit many taxpayers hard. The basis for your real estate taxes is the value of your home. A home with a higher value means higher property taxes. Sounds simple, right? Well only if your property is assigned the correct value. Municipalities typically use some variant of "market...