Giselle M. Cancio has over 10 years of editorial experience and content development in personal finance, education, travel, and sports. Her work has been published on NerdWallet, the Associated Press, ...

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Many people may feel taxed to death, but it's actually more than that. After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: ...

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