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Fed Rate Hike: 7 Questions (And Answers)

December 19, 2016

Now that the Fed has made its pronouncement and the interest rate winds have changed direction, the next step for consumers depends on which side of the saving-borrowing divide they stand. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Say Goodbye To These 4 Tax Breaks Next Year

December 12, 2016

Three homeowner deductions and one deduction that helps grad students and those enrolled in continuing education classes may disappear in 2017. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

10 Ways To End 2016 On A Financial High Note

December 5, 2016

To end 2016 on a financial upswing, these money moves can help reduce your tax bill, fast-track your financial goals and boost your retirement savings. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

6 Ways President Donald Trump May Affect Your Wallet

November 14, 2016

The election of the 45th president of the United States could have long-term personal finance implications as the businessman-turned-politician seeks to convert from proposal to reality the agenda he has laid out over many months. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

5 Tax Moves To Make In November

November 7, 2016

Believe it or not, November is actually a great time to make a number of key tax moves. Here are five not to miss. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Don’t Fall For These Scary Financial Cyber Scams

October 31, 2016

How might you get ripped off by online scammers in the near future? Lots of ways, if you aren't on guard. That's why it's smart to stay familiar with the latest and not so greatest in cyber scams. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed an eligibility test affecting four widely used individual tax credits. The change would apply only when a credit produces money beyond the taxpayer’s federal income tax liability—and one filing detail could determine whether that additional amount is paid.
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The IRS is proposing a more standardized way to move retirement savings between employer-sponsored plans and IRAs, potentially reducing paperwork and uncertainty for workers changing jobs or consolidating accounts. But one important element of the new rollover process could make a meaningful difference for plan participants and administrators.
Expanded Paid-Leave Tax Credit Gives Employers More Ways To QualifyAugust 10, 2026 - 6:07 pm
New IRS guidance explains how businesses can benefit from the permanently expanded federal tax credit for paid family and medical leave, including broader employee eligibility and a new insurance-premium option.
IRS Introduces Automatic Penalty Relief For Taxpayers With Strong Filing HistoriesAugust 3, 2026 - 5:12 pm
A new IRS program will automatically prevent certain filing and payment penalties for taxpayers with a record of meeting their obligations—eliminating the need to request relief in many cases.
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Turning 73 brings an important retirement decision: when to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD). Waiting until April 1 of the following year may seem convenient, but it can result in two RMDs landing in the same tax year, potentially increasing your income and triggering higher Medicare premiums through IRMAA.
Trump Account vs 529: Which Is More Beneficial For Children?July 6, 2026 - 6:41 pm
While the new newborn investment program known as Trump Accounts provides another savings option, financial experts caution it should not be viewed as a replacement for a 529 college savings plan designed to help save for education. Experts say the two accounts can complement each other rather than compete.