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After Fed Rate Hike, Americans Could Pay $2.2 Billion More On Credit-Card Debt

June 18, 2018

As many economists had expected, the Federal Reserve just raised its benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter-percentage point. But what consumers might not have expected: their credit-card bill is going up, too. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Stocks Could Predict Who Wins White House

July 25, 2016

Stocks have correctly predicted the winner of 19 of the past 22 (or 86%) presidential elections since 1928 — and eight straight elections since 1984 according to compiled data. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

How America’s Rich Are Viewing Stocks, Economy Into 2016

January 11, 2016

According to the Fall 2015 CNBC Millionaire Survey, the rich are concentrating on investments in only a few stock sectors with the belief that a flat S&P 500 index will lead to a lower personal rate of return and household income will remain the same. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

3 Money Moves To Make (And 1 To Avoid) Before Lending Rates Begin To Rise

August 17, 2015

There are a lot of smart moves American consumers and investors can make before lending rates start rising but there's one that is cautioned against. 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.