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NFL’s Finance Boot Camp Teaches Players To Plan For The Future

April 11, 2016

More than two dozen NFL players recently attended a four-day crash course in budgeting, investment planning and risk analysis that provided a financial blueprint and real-life skills, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

6 Places You’re Paying More In Fees Than You Have To

March 28, 2016

Those pesky fees lurking everywhere — on your credit card statement, in your 401(k) — and can sneak up on even the most careful spender. For some places to scour for fees and bid them a fond farewell, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

4 Personal Finance Lessons From Former Presidents

February 15, 2016

Although times have changed since their time in office, the wisdom of former U.S. Presidents can be applied to our financial lives today. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Test Your Financial Knowledge With A Simple 3-Question Quiz That Stumped Most American College Graduates

February 1, 2016

If you’ve been taught about personal finance, the answers to the quiz will probably come easy to you. But the majority of surveyed Americans (55.7%) with college degrees didn’t get them all right. To take this quiz stumper, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Is Your Checking Account Too Fat? How To Tell And What To Do About It

January 25, 2016

Keeping too much cash in a checking account means you’re missing out on higher returns elsewhere. To help you decide how much is the right amount, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

12 Influential Experts Give Their Top Money Tips For 2016

December 7, 2015

It can be overwhelming to learn to better manage your money. For top tips from the best experts to help you take control of your finances next year, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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Biden Tax Increases Won’t Hit Middle Class, Treasury Secretary Yellen SaysMay 6, 2024 - 6:12 pm
Republicans just pressed the Treasury Secretary on President Biden’s tax proposals and the fate of the Trump tax cuts that will expire in 2025. Lawmakers are girding for a legislative battle over which ones — if any — will be extended next year.
New FAFSA Rules Opened Up A ‘Grandparent Loophole’ That Boosts 529 PlansApril 29, 2024 - 9:35 pm
Beginning with the new 2024-25 FAFSA launched late last year, a student’s total income is only based on data from federal income tax returns. That means any cash support, no matter the source, won’t negatively affect financial aid eligibility. And though it’s called the “grandparent loophole,” any nonparent, including friends and relatives, can use it.
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.