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7 Personal Finance Tips To Help You In 2017

December 26, 2016

From making a financial plan to keeping yourself accountable for finances in the new year, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU

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

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

Cash In On Some Money Humor

October 24, 2016

People don’t like to laugh about their money, but people will laugh if it can break their anxieties about money. For some long-lost financial humor, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Up To 69% Of Seniors Get Hit With These Costs

July 4, 2016

69% of Americans who are 65 and older will need long-term health care in their remaining years -- which includes assisted living, nursing homes or home health-aide services. 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

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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.
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.