David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less.

With the April election approaching, some senior citizens are wondering if the proposed two high schools on the ballot will affect their personal property taxes with the ...

Federal income tax is a necessary evil, but residents in a few parts of the country don't have to pay state income taxes. Eight U.S. states don't impose any kind of income tax and one only taxes ...

Contact the treasurer’s office if you do not receive a bill. Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse the tax liability or the late payment penalty.