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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This Year | Updated: The 12 Best Stocks to Buy Now | The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live: February Edition Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 24, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This Year]( [Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This Year]( (Getty Images) Don't say the IRS didn't warn you. The [expiration of several popular tax breaks]( has so far resulted in federal [tax refunds averaging 11% lower than last year](. Will yours be affected? [Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Class Action]( Qualifying individuals and businesses that bought Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) products such as TVs or computer monitors, could get money from a $33 million class action settlement. [Visit www.CRTclaims.com for more information and to submit a claim.]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Investing [] [Updated: The 12 Best Stocks to Buy Now]( [Updated: The 12 Best Stocks to Buy Now]( (Getty Images) Ace the coming [transition from bear market to bull market](. Our [list of top-rated stocks]( emphasizes quality with a focus on earnings consistency and good profitability. [] Personal Finance [] [The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live: February Edition]( [The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live: February Edition]( (Getty Images) These [metros beat back the high cost of living]( - with some serious tradeoffs. Carefully consider our [ranking of cheapest cities]( for a change of pace and a way to slash your bills. [7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an Advisor]( Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation - not balancing finances. Working with a financial advisor can be a crucial part of any healthy retirement plan. Avoid these 7 common mistakes when hiring one so you can get back to the balance that matters most. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Also on Kiplinger [] - The 12 ways [retirement income gets taxed](. - Expert tips to [avoid failure when starting a business](. - [Savings vs checking accounts](: What's the difference? - For the complete economic outlook and trustworthy forecasts to help you profit in your business and investments, rely on the unbiased advice and guidance in the weekly [Kiplinger Letter](. ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Since 1920, Kiplinger has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, The Kiplinger Letter, The Kiplinger Tax Letter, Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, and Kiplinger’s Investing for Income. All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( and [podcasts]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](concat('mailto:',$brief_feedback_email)) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036