13 Times You Should Never, Ever Pay Cash

There are plenty of reasons why credit can be better than greenbacks. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR TIMES WHEN CASH IS NOT KING

This Strategy Makes Financial Decisions Less Painful

We make tough decisions all the time, but choices relating to money send many of us running in the other direction. The science of decision-making offers some explanations why we do this. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

In A Good Place Financially? It May Be Time To Ask For More Help

Many people fear they are somehow inadequate if they can’t do it all. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE for some key indicators that your financial situation is in a good place to enable you to call on additional help.

Less Than 3 Percent Of Americans Can Pass This Six-Question Money Quiz

The results of surveys and retirement IQ tests show Americans lack financial literacy. Test your own knowledge with a six-question money quiz, that less than 3 percent of respondents passed. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

“Tax Transcript” Program Doesn’t Shield Borrowers’ Data

Federal auditors say the popular “tax transcript” program run by the IRS and used by millions of mortgage applicants a year lacks adequate security protections against disclosures of tax-return details to people who shouldn’t be allowed to obtain them. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Seven Surprising Tax Write-Offs That Could Get You A Larger Refund

There may be some little-known deductions that you're overlooking to make doing your taxes more bearable with the prospect of getting more cash back. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE