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6 Credit Card Blunders to Avoid This Holiday Season

November 28, 2016

Gift buying and paying with plastic can be a dangerous combination. So be sure to at least avoid these credit card blunders. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

An NFL Player Was Too Generous With His Family — And It Cost Him

September 12, 2016

Over the course of his 10-year NFL career, Phillip Buchanon earned $20 million. But just two years after his retirement, he was “at least half a million dollars in the hole” from bad investments, excessive generosity with family and poor money management skills. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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

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

What Are Your New Year’s Money Resolutions For 2016?

December 28, 2015

It isn’t always easy to know what goals we should set for ourselves, especially when it comes to improving our finances. For some steps you can take to make sure you choose the financial resolutions that are best for you, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

NBA All-Star Allen Iverson Goes Broke: 3 Timeless Money Lessons For You

May 18, 2015

How did one of the top players in the NBA burn through so much of his fortune in such a short time? For the key reasons Iverson lost control of his finances and the lessons we can learn from those missteps, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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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.
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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.
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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.