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14 Money Moves You Will Be Thankful For

November 12, 2018

November is not only the perfect time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season, it's also a great time to take action to improve your financial situation. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

10 Smart Ways To Spend And Save Your Tax Refund

April 2, 2018

Consider finding a practical use for your tax refund. What's practical, of course, is relative to your circumstance, but mull over these way to spend or save your check from Uncle Sam. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

VIDEO: 7 Illegal Ways Some Americans Admit To Save On Taxes

March 5, 2018

Many Americans are missing out on certain tax-saving strategies because they think they're illegal. And, on the flip side, some Americans admit to using illegal strategies to cut down on their tax bill, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

What Prince Can Teach You About Personal Finance

May 2, 2016

Leaving relatives to scramble over his reported $300 million fortune. Prince didn't have a will just like 55% of American adults. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Year-End Financial Tasks You Can Probably Safely Skip

December 21, 2015

Financial advisers trot out last-minute money tips at year's end, but some of these are really inaction items. For examples of year-end tips that you might be able to safely ignore, or at least delay until 2016, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

5 Year-End Tax Tips To Maximize Your Refund In 2016

October 5, 2015

Although your 2015 return may be the furthest thing from your mind, one of the best ways to maximize your refund is to be proactive about your tax planning before the year comes to a close. For advice on steps to take right now to save money in 2016, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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Four Popular Tax Credits Could Soon Carry A New Refund RequirementAugust 24, 2026 - 7:11 pm
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.
Moving Retirement Money Could Soon Get Easier Under New IRS GuidanceAugust 17, 2026 - 5:36 pm
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.
IRS Eyes Charitable Donation Abuse In New Audits, Tax Pros SayJuly 27, 2026 - 9:03 pm
The IRS is increasing audits of non-cash charitable donations, with tax professionals reporting greater scrutiny of asset valuations, appraisal requirements and technical filing rules as the agency broadens enforcement beyond conservation easements.
Nine Reasons The IRS Could Take Your Tax RefundJuly 20, 2026 - 6:56 pm
A tax refund isn’t always guaranteed to reach your bank account. Here’s a list of reasons why the IRS may legally withhold or offset your refund—and what you can do if it happens.
Your First Required IRA Withdrawal At 73 Can Push You Past The IRMAA Cliff For A Full YearJuly 13, 2026 - 6:02 pm
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.