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What Is a Certified Check, and How Do You Get One?

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Summary: A certified check is a check that’s guaranteed to clear when cashed. They are similar to cashier’s checks in that both are issued by banks. The main difference of a certified check is that instead of being backed by the bank’s funds, the bank certifies the check writer’s account has sufficient funds to cover […]

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How Often Should You Change a Cabin Air Filter?

Last updated by Randy Erickson

Summary: You should probably replace the cabin air filter in your car about once a year or after 15,000 miles. However, your vehicle may need a replacement filter more frequently depending on local air quality and road conditions, as these issues may leave your filter clogged. For most of us, car maintenance is one of […]

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What Is a Tiered-Rate Savings Account and How Do Tiered Interest Rates Work?

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Article Summary: A tiered savings account is a savings account that offers different interest rates that are dependent on the amount of money deposited in the account. Essentially, the bank pays a higher interest rate when the account balance reaches a certain threshold as an incentive for customers to leave larger deposits with the bank. […]

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$22k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $22k annually is roughly $11 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $19,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

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$21k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $21k annually is roughly $10 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $19,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

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$20k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $20k annually is roughly $10 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $18,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

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$19k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $19k annually is roughly $9 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $17,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

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$18k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $18k annually is roughly $9 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $16,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

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$17k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $17k annually is roughly $8 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $15,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Woman looking discouraged because she can't pay a credit card bill making only $16k/year

$16k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $16k annually is roughly $8 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $14,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Woman reviewing her budget and calculating how much $34k/year an hour would equal

$34k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $34k annually is roughly $16 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $29,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Woman reviewing her budget online and calculating how much $33k/year an hour would equal

$33k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $33k annually is roughly $16 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $28,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Woman reviewing her budget and calculating how much $32k/year an hour would equal

$32k a Year is How Much an Hour?

Last updated by Randy Erickson

Article Summary: $32k annually is roughly $15 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $27,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Hands counting money, calculating how much $31k/year would equal

$31k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $31k annually is roughly $15 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $27,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Hands counting money, calculating how much $29k/year would equal

$29k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $29k annually is roughly $14 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $25,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

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$28k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $28k annually is roughly $13 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $24,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Woman reviewing her budget and calculating how much $27k/year an hour would equal

$27k a Year is How Much an Hour?

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Article Summary: $27k annually is roughly $13 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $23,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Woman reviewing her budget with a $26k/year job

$26k a Year is How Much an Hour?

Last updated by Randy Erickson

Article Summary: $26k annually is roughly $13 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $23,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

Woman adding money from her $25k/year job to her piggy bank

$25k a Year is How Much an Hour?

Last updated by Randy Erickson

Article Summary: $25k annually is roughly $12 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $22,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]

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$24k a Year is How Much an Hour?

Last updated by Randy Erickson

Article Summary: $24k annually is roughly $12 an hour if the employee works 40 hours per week. However, take-home pay will be closer to $21,000 annually after taxes. There will be some variation depending on whether the employee pays state income taxes, but almost everyone will need to pay federal income and social security taxes. […]