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The One Big Beautiful Bill  has hit the tax world like a tidal wave. While high-income taxpayers can cheer at the temporary increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, there’s a hidden trap lurking beneath the headlines—a tax “torpedo” that can blow a hole in your bank account if you’re not careful. Think of it as a financial booby trap: you see a treasure chest of deductions, but open it without planning, and—kaboom—your tax bill rockets higher than expected. What

Market volatility is an inevitable part of investing, but when tariffs and trade disputes enter the equation, it can lead to heightened...