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How Your Tax Refund Could Improve Your Credit

April 8, 2019

You might be able to use your income tax refund strategically to polish your credit. How to go about it depends on where you are in your credit journey. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Interest Rates On The Rise This Holiday Season

December 23, 2018

The days of historically low interest rates are coming to an end. As of October 2018, the Fed's prime rate was at 2.19% – the highest it's been in over a decade. Why should you care? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT

Not Just Student Loans: Millennials Are Also Loading Up On This Kind Of Debt

October 15, 2018

Already laden with student loans, millennials are adding a different kind of debt to their balance sheets. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

This Type Of Loan Doesn’t Help Your Credit Score, Even If You Stay On Top Of It

September 24, 2018

Also called cash advances, payday loans are extremely expensive, typically not reported to mainstream consumer credit bureaus, and will not count toward your credit history. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

The High Price Of Ignoring Financial Advice

July 31, 2017

What can start as a move with good intentions can end up causing a lot of financial stress. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT

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

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When To Worry If Your Tax Refund Is DelayedApril 22, 2024 - 6:55 pm
The IRS used some of its $80 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to hire thousands of new employees and improve its automated systems, which reduced the backlog significantly. But some returns can still take a while to process. If you’re still waiting for your tax refund, there is some information you need to know.
Can’t Pay Or File Your Taxes By April 15? Here’s What Happens If You Missed Monday’s DeadlineApril 15, 2024 - 9:35 pm
Failing to file on time when you still owe taxes will subject you to a failure-to-file penalty, which is based on how late your return is and the amount of your unpaid tax . You will also be hit with a failure-to-pay penalty. The good news is you still have time to rectify those situations before you’re penalized.
Four Must-Dos Before Tax Season Wraps UpApril 8, 2024 - 8:39 pm
It’s gratifying to close the books on tax season. But before you do, there are just few things you might want to take care of while you’re still on the tax zone.
Don’t Like Your 2024 Tax Refund? Here’s An Easy Way To Get A Bigger One Next YearApril 1, 2024 - 8:58 pm
It’s fairly simple to make your tax refund bigger or smaller each year: It takes just a few minutes, once you have the paperwork in hand. The IRS even bakes the process into one simple step on its tax forms.
How To Reduce Capital Gains Taxes And Save MoneyMarch 26, 2024 - 1:04 am
There are various tactics and techniques investors can employ to reduce their capital gains taxes effectively. From tax-loss harvesting to utilizing retirement accounts and charitable giving strategies, actionable methods can help save money and optimize tax outcomes.
Student Loan Forgiveness Email Scams: How To Detect It And Avoid It?March 18, 2024 - 9:07 pm
From suspicious calls to deceptive emails and text messages, student loan forgiveness scams can come in various forms. There are ways, however, you can identify and avoid these scams along with steps to take if you believe you’ve been targeted.
Answers To 15 Common Tax QuestionsMarch 11, 2024 - 9:11 pm
This is the time of the year people are searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren’t victims of tax scams. Read on for answers to the most common tax questions.
2024 Tax Refund Schedule: When Will You Get Your Payments This Tax Season?March 4, 2024 - 8:48 pm
The IRS has been processing tax returns more quickly this year. It’s important to note, however, that the IRS Tax Refund Schedule 2024 lists additional conditions that may affect the timing of tax refunds, including how quickly you submit and whether you are seeking certain credits.